The Sharp Wits have to solve the word analogy problem left by "The Amazing Admiral of Analogies." What is an analogy? Why do we use them and why are they important? There is a surprise for The Wits if they solve this mystery. The Wits will need to figure out 7 different analogies in order to ...
After reading Tracks' report the Sharp Wits are ready to go have some fun but Tracks informs them that she is still not finished with her report. She needs to do a bibliography. Join the Sharp Wits as they learn how to properly list the information that goes into a bibliography and why a ...
China has the world's fastest growing economy, yet is also has many ancient traditions. In Beijing, where the blending of ancient and modern originates, China still rules from this political center despite its decentralizing economic changes. Viewers also visit country villages where ...
The Sharp Wits discover why poetry looks and sounds different and why people choose to communicate their thoughts and feelings through poetry. This program also emphasizes the importance of following the steps in the writing process when creating a poem. Writing poetry is fun and rewarding.
Gator has an interesting homework assignment. His teacher wants him to create a character that he will use later in a story. With the help of his fellow Sharp Wits he realizes that the more you let your reader know about a character the more involved the reader will become in the story.
Four finalists in a writing contest compete against each other for the grand prize. They will be judged by some very intriguing and famous writers of years gone by. Each student will write their story using one of the following types of writing - descriptive, persuasive, narrative ...
The Sharp Wits just learned about different forms of poetry in school. All four are now going to write about the same experience but each is going to use a different form of poetry. The results are very creative. With enthusiasm they share their poems with one another.
India is one of the most diverse nations on earth, in terms of language, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and landscapes. It seems to represent so much of what Asia means to the rest of the world. It birthed Hinduism and Buddhism and there are remnants of Islamic culture in the North. These and ...
Filmed in 2005 by noted Iranian-born filmmaker Aryana Farshad, this program illuminates Iran's tumultuous history, dramatically diverse landscapes, and its people and cultures. Iran (formally Persia) is a land of contrasts- ancient and modern. This program presents a fascinating portrait ...
What is a Metaphor? What is a Hyperbole? These questions are enough to boggle one's mind. The Sharp Wits tackle these questions with enthusiasm. They discover metaphors and hyperboles give the reader a better picture of what the writer is trying to say.
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