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Language Arts Skills Index

The Language Arts and the Math and Science Skills Indexes are designed to help you integrate the TV411 videos, web lessons, and print downloads into your classroom's curriculum. Use the dropdown menu below to browse the full catalog of our language arts materials by the skill or content area they address.

Skill/Content: Vocabulary Building
Type Description Skill/Content
Lesson Reading Medicine Labels

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can help people feel better. But they can also cause harm if they are not taken according to instructions. It's important to read and understand medicine labels—especially if you plan to give those pills to a small child.

Vocabulary Building
Lesson Roots and Their Families

What do the pedals on a bike have to do with a camera stand? Pay attention to the roots of words and you’ll find out!

Vocabulary Building
Lesson Science in the News

Many new stories contain scientific terms that are unfamiliar. However, like any vocabulary words, they can be learned with a little practice. They’ll come in handy, especially on the Science section of the GED.

Vocabulary Building
Lesson Suffixes

Are you joyful or joyless? A realist or a realtor? What a difference that little suffix makes!

Vocabulary Building
Lesson What Makes a Compound Word?

A compound word is made up of two words that come together to make one new word.

Vocabulary Building
Lesson Words with Multiple Meanings

What does “fan” mean? That depends on how it’s used in a sentence. Many English words have more than one definition. You’ll find them all in the dictionary.

Vocabulary Building
Lesson Writing a Cover Letter

Writing a good cover letter is often the first step to take when applying for a job. Why is it called a “cover” letter? Because it should cover all the reasons why you are the perfect person to hire!

Vocabulary Building
Print Lesson Build Your Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Building
Print Lesson Context Clues

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Vocabulary Building
Print Lesson Dictionary

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Vocabulary Building

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