Articles by Brian Tolentino

Mr. Beast Lesson Plan! (Fun Friday)

Here are the exact materials I am using with my 7th grade ELA students for “Fun Friday.” 1) Warm-up activity: Edit and Restore the Quotes by Mr. Beast. 2) Analyze the Mr. Beast Video: Here are some video ideas: 3) Mr. Beast Article and Comprehension Questions:

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How to Get RELUCTANT READERS to Read!

“I hate reading.”That’s what many of my students say. But I don’t buy it. What they really hate is the frustration that comes from not understanding what they read.They don’t hate reading—they just haven’t built the focus or confidence to enjoy it yet. Here’s what I’ve noticed:Most students today don’t read enough to build stamina.They lose focus quickly because they haven’t had the chance to develop it. And when they hit a word or sentence they don’t understand?They panic. They […]

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