--- title: "Teaching Women of the American Revolution During Testing Season" url: "https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/blog\/teaching-women-of-the-american-revolution\/" published: "2026-03-01T01:00:00+00:00" modified: "2026-04-30T22:13:36+00:00" author: "Britannica Education" description: "Celebrate Women\u2019s History Month by teaching about the women of the American Revolution while helping students strengthen annotation and test-taking strategies." --- # Teaching Women of the American Revolution During Testing Season Celebrate Women’s History Month by teaching about the women of the American Revolution while helping students strengthen annotation and test-taking strategies. ![Thistle background graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/backgrounds/thistle.svg) - [ Home ](https://britannicaeducation.com/) - [ Blog ](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/) - Teaching Women… Teaching Women of the American Revolution During Testing Season ![Student taking a test using a scantron and pencil](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-blog-prepping-for-testing-season-1024x320.jpg) [Content Spotlight](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/expedition-learn/content-spotlight/) # Teaching Women of the American Revolution During Testing Season ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg) March 1, 2026 ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-3.svg) Download this Expedition: Learn! Content Spotlight ## **Using informational text to practice annotating assessment questions** This month marks Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made in the United States and celebrate women’s achievements over the course of American history.  Since the formation of the United States, women have been integral to the country's development. The fight for independence inspired many men and women alike. Women, constrained by societal norms and legal regulations, found avenues to confront the injustices of British rule, both on and off the battlefield. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/be-blog-women-of-the-american-revolution.jpg) Phyllis Wheatley, kidnapped and enslaved as a child, stands out as the subject of an incredible story of resilience. She used poetry to draw parallels between enslaved people’s fight for freedom and colonists’ fight for liberty. Black people had been enslaved in the colonies for more than 150 years before the Revolution began. Yet they were essential to the cause of independence, in battle and beyond. Wheatley’s words challenged colonial America to live up to its ideals by recognizing the humanity and morality of all individuals. We can draw inspiration from individuals who took risks to unite people for a cause bigger than themselves. Wheatley’s legacy is a reminder of the enduring power of political speech and the importance of holding nations accountable to their founding principles. ## Using Women’s History to Practice Testing Strategies  In addition to Women’s History Month, March also marks the beginning of testing season, and now is the perfect time to review standards and topics likely to be covered in standardized assessments. Whether students need a refresher or practice with assessment items, Britannica Education products, such as [Expedition: Learn!](https://britannicaeducation.com/solutions/prek-12/britannica-expedition-learn/), have everything students need to master the content and equip them with the strategies and tools they need to succeed.  If your school doesn’t have Expedition: Learn! yet, that’s okay. With Content Spotlights, you get a sample of Expedition: Learn! content and can check out how our experts use the *Women of the American Revolutionary Era* lesson to teach students about the contributions of women in early American history. Additionally, this Content Spotlight provides strategies to practice how to analyze high-complexity standardized-style assessment questions. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be-blog-content-spotlight-womens-hm.jpg) Check out how our experts use the *Women of the American Revolutionary Era *lesson to highlight the achievements of women and practice how to analyze high-complexity assessment questions. [Download the Content Spotlight](#spotlight) ## **Annotating High-Complexity Assessment Items** Using informational texts, educators can teach many important comprehension strategies. One strategy that can help students improve reading comprehension is annotating assessment items. Teaching learners to annotate assessment items helps them actively engage with the text and strategically focus on key points. This strategy can help students: 🌟 Remove unnecessary or irrelevant details that distract from the core question 🌟 Identify clues that lead them to the right answer regardless of their background knowledge 🌟 Reduce careless mistakes 🌟 Resist the urge to rush by intentionally breaking down the item 🌟 Identify directive words in the question stem to avoid misinterpretation 🌟 Organize complex information into manageable parts to support visual thinking Our handy [**Assessment Annotations Key**](https://teachbritannica.com/wp-content/uploads/is-assessment-item-analysis.pdf) is designed to be printed, cut, and shared with every student to support them during test prep. ![Testing Season Assessments Annotations Key](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/be-blog-testing-season-annotations-key-1.jpg) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/be-blog-testing-assessment-annotation-key-2.jpg) See how our experts use the* *key** **to break down a question from the featured lesson! 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