When you persuade someone in your writing, your aim is to get them to agree with your point of view. Watch this video where teacher Mr Smith explores persuasive writing and gives you some examples of ...

Find out about some of the different questions authors think about when they are inventing new characters. How to think about your purpose for writing Explore how your writing can have different ...

In an ever more digital world, pen and paper are increasingly getting replaced with screens and keyboards in classrooms. Now, a new study has investigated neural networks in the brain during hand- and ...

When students lack skills in these areas, their writing may be unsatisfactory in multiple ways – from poor grammar and syntax to unclear organization to weak reasoning and arguments. Complicating ...

At New America, our work spans across five issue areas—each essential to building a nation and a world where everyone can thrive. For over 25 years, New America’s insights and policy solutions have ...