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: Steelworkers Write Poet Jimmy Baca conducts a dynamic writing workshop with Indiana steelworkers. |
Writer Profiles |
| Video |
Video: Studs Terkel A group of adult learners discusses the non-fiction book by Studs Terkel. |
Writer Profiles |
| Video |
Video: The Freedom Writers Four Long Beach, California, students use pen and paper to fight prejudice and intolerence. |
Writer Profiles |
| Video |
Video: Toshi Reagon Singer/songwriter Toshi Reagon writes a song on the spot especially for TV411 and shares her writing process. |
Writer Profiles |
| Video |
Video: Writers' Room TV411 goes behind the scenes of the Bernie Mac Show for a peek at a professional brainstorming session. |
Writer Profiles |
| Type | Description | Skill/Content |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson |
Editing Checklist Jim is writing a note to his sister but he isn’t sure of his grammar and punctuation. A little editing is needed. But how to begin? |
Writing and Editing Strategies |
| 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. |
Writing and Editing Strategies |
| 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. |
Writing and Editing Strategies |
| 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! |
Writing and Editing Strategies |
| 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. |
Writing and Editing Strategies |