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Editing Worksheets, Emojis, Rickrolls, Spelling Challenges, and More!

Published 15 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Teachers,

Here are this week’s new and updated resources!

If you'd like to showcase your work on my website and social media, email me at tolentinoteaching@gmail.com. I've included two resources from teachers in this week's newsletter.

Editing Worksheets (Google Drive Access)

Here are all of my editing worksheets straight from my Google Drive.

Race Writing Strategy Cheat Sheet (by Jaime Nicol)

10-Minute Vocabulary Mastery Challenge!

In this activity, your goal is to fully understand a word in just 10 minutes. You are not just memorizing a definition—you are learning how to explain it, use it, and recognize it in context.

10-Minute SAT-Vocabulary Challenge

Literary Essay Outline! (by Erin Gauthier)

Written Feud: Settle the Debate!

Directions: Read the conversation below. Two people are arguing and can’t come to an agreement. Your job is to step in and write a letter that settles the debate.

Emoji Mayhem!

Welcome to Emoji Mayhem. Your mission is to use the following 10 emojis in a creative story.

You may:

  • Use the emojis in any order
  • Interpret them any way you want
  • Combine multiple emojis into one idea

RickRoll Your Students!

The QR code for this worksheet gives you the chance to Rick Roll your students. You’re welcome.

Spelling Challenge Paragraph (YouTube)

20-Minute Expert

In this activity, you will become an “expert” on a topic in just 20 minutes. Your goal is to learn as much as you can, then write and share what you’ve learned—without using your notes.

Writing Mini-Lessons

If you are new to Tolentino Teaching, here are HUNDREDS of free videos lessons and worksheets!

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