Hello Teachers, If you're looking for a simple way to make a positive difference in your school's culture, give this a try. I came across this idea in a tweet and immediately thought, "Bruh, I need to make a video about this." So here it is! Video Explanation Here is an additional Secret Mission activity Secret Mission: Cleaning Edition! Click on the worksheet for the link Today's email sponsor is SUPERHUMAN. These sponsorships help me continue creating and sharing quality teaching resources...
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Hello Teachers, The number of run-on sentences I see every day is getting out of control, bruh. Here are two quick activities to help students tackle this problem and restore some order to their writing. Introduction to Run-On Sentences Click on the worksheet for the link Run-On Sentence Practice Worksheet Click on the worksheet for the link Today's email sponsor is MORNING BREW. These sponsorships help me continue creating and sharing quality teaching resources for free. Every click on...
2 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Around 10 years ago, I realized that many of my students lacked knowledge of current events (and, frankly, the world in general). That lack of background knowledge affected their ability to comprehend texts, make connections, and engage in meaningful academic discussions. Years ago, I started using Kelly Gallagherās Article of the Week to help address this issue. The articles exposed students to important information and vocabulary while helping them build background knowledge...
3 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Soā¦ Iām teaching 7th grade this year. Here are some of my thoughts on that topic. I also teach 11th grade, but it doesnāt come close to the mayhem of middle school. Iāve learned that no matter how āin controlā I feel with my middle schoolers, something always goes awry. On another note, I'd say middle schoolers (and perhaps upper elementary school students) are the kings (and queens) of imaginative storytelling. High schoolers often hold back when writing about aliens, ninjas,...
4 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Here is a thought for this Monday morning. As a teacher, I often feel like I have dozens of tabs open in my brain: grades, lesson plans, meetings, PD, more grades, more lesson plans. Even when I have a moment to breathe, my mind jumps to the next thing I need to do. Instead of being present, Iām worrying about whatās next. Grades are due this Friday, and that tab keeps demanding my attention. But Iām going to stay chill and present, bruh. I promise. Do you ever feel like you...
5 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Bruh, check out this silly writing activity: Youāve been given a terrible superpower. Write a story in which you somehow use your seemingly useless power to save the day. Click on the worksheet for the link Today's email sponsor is 1440. These sponsorships help me continue creating and sharing quality teaching resources for free. Every click on todayās sponsor earns me nearly $3āso even a simple click helps support Tolentino Teaching Thank You For the Support! I give away all...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Do you have students who are reluctant to write? Microfiction can help them build momentumāone short story at a time. My latest challenge: Write from the perspective of a predator. Click on the picture for the YouTube video Click on the worksheet for the link Get more Microfiction Activities here: Microfiction Activities Today's email sponsor is 1440. These sponsorships help me continue creating and sharing quality teaching resources for free. Every click on todayās sponsor...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Thereās something about TikTok that gets studentsā attention. Donāt believe me? Try these activities with your students and see what happens. āAbout Meā TikTok Script: 10-Sentence Challenge! (Click on the worksheet for the link) Add Punctuation to a Paragraph About TikTok (Video) (Click on the worksheet for the link) There, Their, Theyāre (TikTok Edition) (Click on the worksheet for the link) Today's sponsor is Lucky Little Learners. These sponsorships help me continue...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Teachers, Some students are obsessed with aliens. And I have to admit--itās a fascinating topic. Do aliens exist? Are we alone in the universe? If aliens do exist, what might they look like? The following activities tap into that curiosity while getting students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing. Write a Story About an Alien Click on the worksheet for the link Writing Prompt: Do Aliens Exist? Click on the worksheet for the link Writing Prompt: Abducted By Aliens Click on the...
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