Verbs can jolt readers and intensify a story. They can also sharpen an argument, punctuate a point, or clarify an idea. The following activities are designed to get students experimenting with a variety of verbs in their writing. Google Docs of Activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w1H6tYIfM9OARro81xwYOy5hEfuSwhkepFmPeFhQsbc/edit?usp=sharing

Here are some resources I created in the past few months. Most resources are free. However, if you see something you like and don’t have the funds for it (or you are unsure if you really need it), just email me and I’ll send it for free.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask!  tolentinoteaching@gmail.com https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AIkk4tDfOLbhCq9zhaoVxRil_0ZS4vZNiDGdGmfbpqM/edit?usp=sharing

Here is my first week of school “game plan.” Some teachers were wondering if I could make a .pdf version–so here it is! Here is the Google Doc version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bqA35un8EpVCeaTcuz5qsTmbv45xRhSWLO_kqnlBL0/edit?usp=sharing

I was reading emails from teachers this morning, and I got an idea for an ebook.  So I created it.  Students choose a country that interests them, watch a video tour, and complete a worksheet.  Many of my students are interested in traveling. I think this could ignite their wanderlust.  In a few of the videos there are brief references to alcohol (very brief). Just a heads up.