Writing Prompts

Argumentative Writing: Argue with Yourself!

Here is an activity to get students “arguing with themselves.” The goal is to build critical thinkers who represent opposing arguments fairly. First, play the video for students. Then discuss as a class. After that, play the video one more time. Once students have a firm understanding of the task, pass out the worksheet provided. It works like a charm in my classes! Worksheets:

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End-of-the-Year Activities!

If you are looking for ideas to end the year right, check these out! Write a 10-Word Story of Your School Year: What is your favorite memory from the school year? Worksheet: Write and end-of-the-year reflection: Worksheet: Write a letter of advice to incoming students Worksheet: Write a six-word story that sums up your school year Worksheet: Create a plan to end the semester right Worksheet: Creative Story: My Hero’s Journey Through the School Year! […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA Writing Activities!

Social media is a great topic to leverage student knowledge. Here’s a set of activities you can use Activity 1: Create a Social Media Platform Worksheet: Activity 2: Why is Social Media BENEFICIAL for Society? Worksheet: Activity 3: Worksheet: Activity 4: Article for video: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-01/gen-z-misinformation-tik-tok-instagram-social-media?fbclid=IwAR0tRfh0JqR4nly1HS1bzF852q5SqP5ASHee8ZxiOAOXjHeDb7s5TA9rgDQ Worksheet here: Activity 5: Worksheet: Activity 6: Worksheet: Activity 7: Worksheet: Thank you so much for visiting Tolentino Teaching. My goal is to provide ready-made lessons that are creative, clear, […]

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Do Aliens Exist?

I love ideas.  I love theories. I love it when students have unique viewpoints that they must write down and attempt to explain. Here is a fun prompt that will get students theorizing, arguing, and writing. I hope it helps! Worksheet: More writing prompts here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

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