Articles by Brian Tolentino

“Show Off” Your Knowledge!

August 13, 2024 Comments are Disabled

The purpose of this task is twofold: learn more about students and their interests – and to collect my first writing sample. When introducing this activity, be sure to explain that it is not a formal essay. The goal is simple: “show off” your knowledge on a passion or interest of yours. Don’t worry about structure–just have students write. Tell students there is one objective: demonstrate a “mind at work.” When students write 250 words […]

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Create an Academic Goal for the Week!

August 11, 2024 Comments are Disabled

If we want to take decisive action in life, we need clarity. We need to weed out distractions that steal our focus. For the following task, students need to make a goal for the week in five words or fewer. The purpose of this task is for students to declutter their minds and see things simply. Worksheet: If you want to support me in my quest to create THOUSANDS of FREE resources for teachers around […]

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Choose Your Prompt (Writing Activities)

August 11, 2024 Comments are Disabled

Here are mini-ebooks to motivate and encourage your students to write. The ebook format is “fresh” (at least that is why my students say). And students are given choice for each task – which they like. . Thanks again for the support and please share these with other teachers! Choose a Prompt #1: Choose a Prompt #2: Choose a Prompt #3: Choose a Prompt #4: Choose a Prompt #5: Choose a Prompt #6: Choose a […]

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