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Which Super Bowl Commercial Was The Most Effective?

Worksheet: Here are some of the commercials to choose from: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-super-bowl-commercials-arnold-schwarzenegger-tom-brady-featured-in-long-list-of-teasers-for-big-game/ If you need to review rhetorical devices and appeals, here are some resources: If you have students who like football, you can have them SUMMARIZE the Super Bowl! Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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Writing Challenges!

Writing challenges are a great way of shaking things up. They also allow students to be creative with language. Here is an assortment of challenges I use with my students. Writing Challenges Ebook: Activity 1: Worksheet: Activity #2 Worksheet: Activity #3 Worksheet: Activity 4: Worksheet: Activity #5 Activity #6 Activity #7 Worksheet: Activity 8: Worksheet: Writing Challenges Worksheets Check out our vocabulary activities here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

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English Grammar: Your vs You’re!

Step 1: Have students take out a sheet of paper and a pencil. Then play the video and pause when necessary. Students will write either “you’re” or “your” for each question. It’s that simple! Step 2: Have students insert “your” or “you’re” in the blanks provided. If you found this resource helpful, feel free to Donate to Tolentino Teaching. Thank you for your support!

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Literary Devices QUIZ! (Class Activity)

For the following task, have students take out a pencil and a sheet of paper. Then play the video and pause when necessary. It’s that easy! More activities like this: More video lessons on rhetoric here: Donate to Tolentino Teaching Here:

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20-Word Summaries

When my students finish a writing assignment, I have them summarize their ideas in 20 words. I then have students share their 20-word summaries with a partner, and – if they choose – with the class. The purpose of this is to teach students how to condense their thinking. Learning how to identify the main points in one’s thoughts, and conveying those ideas via writing and speaking is essential for becoming an effective communicator.

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