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.
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Print Lesson |
Context Clues Click on the title to download the worksheet. |
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Understanding Hard Words Click on the title to download the worksheet. |
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Video: Language of Leases A couple reads the fine print on a lease and makes a list of questions before signing. |
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Video: Restating With the help of a no-nonsense judge, Question Man (Joey Kola) learns how to decipher legalese. |
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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! |
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