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“Gram-ography” by Julie Murugen
Here is an activity Julie created to tackle both ELA and Social Studies for 5th Grade Students! Google Docs: Link 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0Xih7L0S4JlapVpfw4VkqJs8dm7eBVVzrKij6XzY14/edit?usp=sharing Link 2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B5Pikn57zsT6tFhzfMy3Zud0UoJUTxegYkxTit5uqcc/edit?usp=sharing
The One Lie Reflection (100-Word Challenge)
Your mission: Write exactly 100 words about your recent break (winter break, spring break, weekend, etc.). However… one sentence in your writing must be lie. And everything else should be true. Worksheet: Since we are on the topic of lying, here is another fun activity:
“About Me” TikTok Script: 10-Sentence Challenge!
Your mission: Write a 10-sentence TikTok script about yourself. Each sentence must include the specific literary device listed below. Worksheet:
Free Resource: Book Tasting! (by Matty Cline)
*Check out this resource from Matty Cline! If you would also like to share a resource of yours and have it featured on Tolentino Teaching’s website and social media–please email your resource at tolentinoteaching@gmail.com Last year, I hosted a book tasting for my students and transformed the classroom into a full-on fine-dining restaurant. Think tablecloths, (fake) candles, and carefully curated tables. Each table featured a small selection of books, along with a “menu” that gave a short