For the following task, have students take out a pencil and a sheet of paper. Then play the video and pause when necessary. It’s that easy! More activities like this: More video lessons on rhetoric here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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When my students finish a writing assignment, I have them summarize their ideas in 20 words. I then have students share their 20-word summaries with a partner, and – if they choose – with the class. The purpose of this is to teach students how to condense their thinking. Learning how to identify the main points in one’s thoughts, and conveying those ideas via writing and speaking is essential for becoming an effective communicator.

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I like watching CNN 10 once a week. I think it is a great tool to introduce students to new vocabulary and concepts. Here is the video explanation and worksheet I give my students. The goal is not only to inform students about what is going on in the world, but for students to begin forging their own viewpoints on different issues.

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Here is a method I created to get my reluctant readers to read. Step 1: Play the video given. Step 2: Play the video and have students follow the story on their worksheet. Step 3: Have students read the worksheet. Step 4: Discuss and ask clarifying questions. Step 5: Have students answer the questions given (individually or in groups). 5-minutes stories are supposed to be short and simple to read. Many of my students HATE […]

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