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What is Alliteration?
Here is a short and simple lesson on alliteration. First play the video. Then have students complete the worksheet. Video: Worksheet: You can find similar lessons here: You can donate to Tolentino Teaching here:
Your Public Speaking Journey
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
Build Your Identity as a Reader and Writer
Students need to see themselves as readers and writers. They need to connect how literacy will help them achieve their dreams and aspirations. Here are a few “seed planting” activities for students to build their identity as readers and writers. Build Your Reading Mindset Create Your Personalize Reading Plan: Create a Plan to Build a Consistent Reading Habit! Worksheet: What Kind of Writer Are You? Worksheet: Sustained Silent Reading: Worksheet: Worksheet: Here is the downloadable
Edit and Restore the Quotes by Stephen Curry!
Worksheet Activity 2: Video More editing activities here!
Write a Story that Features an Ostrich, a Tattoo, a Helicopter, and a Baby!
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Create a Cell Phone Policy for Your School!
If your students were principal, which cell phone policies would they enact? Worksheet: