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Word of the Day: Tenacious
The word “tenacious” is an adjective that means holding firmly to an idea, belief, or goal, and not giving up easily. It can also refer to something that is difficult to remove or change. For example, a person who is tenacious might be described as persistent or determined in their efforts to achieve a goal. The word can also be used to describe a material or substance that is difficult to break or tear. It
The Ultimate Set of Creative Writing Prompts
Here is an assortment of activities aimed to get students writing creatively! Here is a Google Doc of Prompts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LZTUNTbw6tnJS_Po61CPZaH_QZNn2gmCFsxWjETroY4/edit?usp=sharing My thoughts on Creative Writing Prompts: If you want to purchase the ebook version of these prompts, click below. I like uploading the ebook and having student choose their prompts. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-ULTIMATE-Set-of-Creative-Writing-Prompts-9576977#show-price-update If you like what you see, please DONATE TO TOLENTINO TEACHING. My business is dependent on the generous donations from people like you.
Picture Prompts
Pictures can be a great tool for sparking creativity or evoking ideas. Here is an assortment of picture prompts to get your students writing. Google Doc of Activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoARlKJsaQ5jo0wNGoAUudaoHR5ehmFdRU4aKmFNfcE/edit?usp=sharing
Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
Ebook of Resources: Google Doc of Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1csuWOcruvpEjLH5SOsUSzv64OfYP5WEGgOQbZzViLS4/edit?usp=sharing Introduction to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Introduction to Pathos Intro to Ethos Intro to Logos Can You Identify Ethos, Pathos, and Logos? If you like what you see, feel free to DONATE TO TOLENTINO TEACHING. My business is depending on the generous donations from people like you. Thanks! Visual Rhetoric: Lesson and Activity Visual Rhetoric: What Message Does Each Drawing Convey?
Self-Reflection Prompts
Over the years I have learned that students like to write about themselves. Dwelling on who we are and who we want to become is empowering and stress-reducing. It gives us agency and a vision. These prompts were created to help students answer common interview questions, reflect, and–most importantly–take control of one’s life. As C.S. Lewis once said, “Whenever you are fed up with life, start writing: ink is the great cure for all human ills,
