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Classroom Game: Who is the Spy?
Video: Worksheet: If you want to randomly select a spy, you can pass out these cards.
Writing Technique: Drop the Reader Into the Action!
Strong writers often begin stories in the middle of the action. This technique grabs the reader’s attention immediately and pulls them into the story. Today, you will write a short story that starts the exact moment something happens. Do not explain what happened before. Do not describe the setting first. Your job is to drop the reader into the action and let them figure things out as the story unfolds. You are going to practice
Tolentino Teaching’s Email Newsletter (2/15)
I apologize for the delay. I’ve been dealing with some health issues over the past month and spent time in the hospital. I’m feeling better now and hopeful that this chapter is behind me. Thanks again for all the support. It genuinely means a lot to me. For those new to Tolentino Teaching, my mission is simple: to create fresh, relevant resources and share them freely. If something helps you, you’re welcome to donate—but if
