If you want to stir up creativity in your classroom, try using emojis. Here are some fun writing tasks that have worked well for me. I hope they help! Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #1: Write a 10-Sentence Emoji Story #2 Write a Six-Word Story for Each Emoji Worksheet: Narrative Writing: Use the Emojis to Create a Story! Worksheet: Write a Creative Story Inspired by These 4 Emojis! Worksheet: Storytelling 101: Tell an Emoji Story! […]
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First Week of School Activities
If you are looking for fresh ideas to get the school year started right, here are some activities you can use. First Week of School Game Plan Google Doc With Explanations https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bqA35un8EpVCeaTcuz5qsTmbv45xRhSWLO_kqnlBL0/edit?usp=sharing Ebook version: Choose Your Word of the Year: Worksheet: Choose Your Quote: Worksheet: Create Your Own Quote: Worksheet: 5 Freewriting Prompts to Jumpstart the Year: Build your Identity as a Reader and Writer: I like to use these activities to get students thinking […]
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Building creative courage involves developing the confidence and resilience to take risks, embrace vulnerability, and express your unique ideas. Here is a lesson for students to think of ways they can build their creative courage. Worksheet:
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I love traveling. I love cultures, foreign languages, new smells, and the sensory exhilaration that comes from travel. And I really love how a view can jolt me – filling me with wonder and awe. Here is a chance for students to write about a view that captivated them. Worksheet: More Travel Writing activities here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:
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Can your students write about their GOAT by using specific claims and evidence? Worksheet: If you like what you see with Tolentino Teaching, you can donate here. Thank you!
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