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.
| Type | Description | Skill/Content |
|---|---|---|
| Video |
Video: Reading Art Parents and children interpret art and symbolism at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. |
Visual Literacy |
| Type | Description | Skill/Content |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson |
Using Context Clues When you run across a word that seems indecipherable, there are ways to help you figure out its meaning. |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
Dictionary Entries When you come across a new word in a book or newspaper, don’t pass it by. Look it up in the dictionary! |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
Finding New Ways to Say Something If you never want to be at a loss for words—it’s a good idea to have a thesaurus on hand. |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
Grammar and Punctuation Good writers, like good barbers, are careful workers. They master the details of their craft—whether it’s proper punctuation or a clean shave. |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
How to Write a Business Email Email is a handy form of communication, whether for business or pleasure. Shortcuts are fine when you’re emailing friends…but for a business email, make sure you put your best self forward! |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
How to Write a Poem The poet Jimmy Baca runs a workshop for people who want to write poetry. To write a good poem, Baca says, it’s important to use all of your senses. Try it. |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
More Roots and Their Families How does something spectacular relate to a crowd of spectators? Pay attention to the roots and you’ll find out! |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
Personal Dictionary Want to expand your vocabulary? Start a personal dictionary. A blank address book is a perfect place to list new words and definitions. |
Vocabulary Building |
| Lesson |
Prefixes Say Plenty How do you buy fish at the market? Precooked? Deboned? Defrosted? Even when you’re shopping for seafood, prefixes come in handy. |
Vocabulary Building |