Articles by Brian Tolentino

Write About a View That CAPTIVATED You!

I love traveling. I love cultures, foreign languages, new smells, and the sensory exhilaration that comes from travel. And I really love how a view can jolt me – filling me with wonder and awe. Here is a chance for students to write about a view that captivated them. Worksheet: More Travel Writing activities here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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Create a Plan to be a More ORGANIZED Student

Many of my students are disorganized. Here is a writing prompt for students to sit, think, and create a personalized plan on how they can be more organized at school Worksheet: More Prompts Like This One Here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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10 Fun and Engaging Writing Prompts for Students!

Many of my students HATE writing.  And this HATRED has only grown post-Covid. This has forced me to be creative with my lesson planning. I love (I mean really love) supplementing my curriculum with low-stakes writing prompts and contests.  The purpose of assigning low-stakes writing prompts is to give students the freedom to experiment with ideas, vocabulary, and punctuation.  When students write on topics that interest them–ideas flourish.  Students should have a chance to PLAY […]

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Who is the GOAT?

Can your students write about their GOAT by using specific claims and evidence? Worksheet: If you like what you see with Tolentino Teaching, you can donate here. Thank you!

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What is an Adjective?

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