"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.

Deborah Sampson, born in 1760, disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War. Facing early financial struggles, she educated herself and enlisted as Robert Shurtleff. For over 18 months, she served in the military,...

Jessi introduces Sampson the Savannah Monitor and explains why he came to AW, what she's working on with him, and plans for the future.

In this lesson, we learned about the importance of establishing a situation at the beginning of a narrative. This includes introducing the characters, setting, and kickoff events that ease the reader into the story. Without a clear...

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Michael Rosen keeps bumping into a chatty old lady who tells him wildly unlikely stories - like there being man eating fleas on the London tube.

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of point of view in writing, specifically focusing on the first person and third person perspectives. They provide examples and guide students through a practice activity to revise a story...

In this lesson, students practice revising a draft about writing narratives with a focus on the beginning, middle and end narrative sequence. A video models the thought process writers use to apply the targeted skill and improve their...