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Word of the Day: Contentious

Contentious is an adjective that means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. A heated argument between two people is often said to be contentious The solution to homelessness in California is often contentious because people disagree how much money should be spent, and what the money should be spent on.

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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

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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.

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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

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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?

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