When I provide the reason why we do things in my classroom, participation increases. Students need to know the purpose of each lesson and task. Here is a mini-lesson that explains why many of our classroom activities involve collaboration. Then students need to self-asses how well they work with others. Worksheet: More Modern Mastery Activities Here: Here is a task that involves collaboration: Donate here:

We live in a busy and high-demand society where time management is key. We also live in a world with many distractions (smart phones, social media, TV, etc.) I believe it is essential for students to acquire the soft skills and mindset needed to navigate our complex and ever-changing world. Here is a mini-lesson on procrastination. I use this as a low-stakes writing activity where students are expected to “write to learn.” Writing is an […]

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:

Many of my students HATE public speaking. Here is an activity for students to see public speaking through the prism of a “personal journey.” First, students are expected to write down their experiences and fears when it comes to public speaking. Next, student need to make a plan on how they are going to improve their public speaking skills. The goal is to equip students with a sense of agency and purpose when it comes […]