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: Laundry and the GED An Arkansas-based woman teaches GED comprehension strategies in a laundromat. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Medicine Labels Laverne (Liz Torres) dispenses sound advice about reading over-the-counter medicine labels and prescription instructions. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Newspaper Headlines A newspaper vendor explains ambiguous headlines. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Newspaper Reading While at a diner, Question Man (Joey Kola) and another customer use various strategies to decipher a difficult newspaper article. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Newspaper Stories Dennis Franz gives a tip on reading a newspaper article. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Raising Kids and Scores An adult learner from Pittsburgh improves her reading skills and attains her goal of getting a new job. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Restating With the help of a no-nonsense judge, Question Man (Joey Kola) learns how to decipher legalese. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Video |
Video: Summarizing a Poem Poet Jimmy Baca and a group of adults read David Budbill's poem Jeanie. |
Reading Comprehension |
| Type | Description | Skill/Content |
|---|---|---|
| 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! |
Root Words |
| 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! |
Root Words |