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Reading Response Worksheet
The goal of this worksheet is simple: Get students “condensing” their ideas so they are precise with language (20-word summary). Get students “expanding” on their ideas so they can extract their deepest thoughts (golden line). Get students “playing” with new vocabulary so they can build conceptual knowledge (Frayer Model graphic organizer). Get students “inquiring” and asking questions so they can inject themselves into the learning process (ask the author a clarifying question). Here is the
Power Verbs
Verbs can jolt readers and intensify a story. They can also sharpen an argument, punctuate a point, or clarify an idea. The following activities are designed to get students experimenting with a variety of verbs in their writing. Google Docs of Activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w1H6tYIfM9OARro81xwYOy5hEfuSwhkepFmPeFhQsbc/edit?usp=sharing
Write Clearly and Simply (Mini-Unit)
The following readings and activities are designed to teach students how to declutter their writing. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nx8FH6hIJglbecaljF_uKO0vSc9DziT21eivDTkUmtk/edit?usp=sharing Google Docs of Activities
Latest Resources!
Here are some resources I created in the past few months. Most resources are free. However, if you see something you like and don’t have the funds for it (or you are unsure if you really need it), just email me and I’ll send it for free. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! tolentinoteaching@gmail.com https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AIkk4tDfOLbhCq9zhaoVxRil_0ZS4vZNiDGdGmfbpqM/edit?usp=sharing
First Week of School “Game Plan”
Here is my first week of school “game plan.” Some teachers were wondering if I could make a .pdf version–so here it is! Here is the Google Doc version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_bqA35un8EpVCeaTcuz5qsTmbv45xRhSWLO_kqnlBL0/edit?usp=sharing
Be a Travel Writer
Here is an activity where students act as travel writers. Students choose a city, and watch the 4k video given. They should write as if they are the author of a guidebook. This means capturing the sights, sounds, and personality of the city they are visiting.