PBS
Science Fundamentals: Compounds!
Hydrogen and oxygen form compounds that are both necessary for life and poisonous. Learn how this is possible in a video presentation all about compounds. The informative lesson describes how compounds form and gives an in-depth analysis...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Vocabulary
This is a collection of four videos about teaching vocabulary. The first is a principal discussing a school-wide approach to vocabulary improvement; the second is a director of the academic English at the University of California...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: What Are Word Types?
This Skillswise site focuses on word types,or as we call them, parts of speech. Included are a video about why learning to identify parts of speech is important, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction, and quizzes on the information...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write Cohesive Body Paragraphs Using Supporting Words and Phrases
In this lesson, you will learn how to write cohesive paragraphs by using supporting words and phrases. [4:03]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas in Informational Writing Using Headings
In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraphs to organize ideas by introducing headings. [5:09]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words and Phrases in a Persuasive Speech
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your reasons for your opinion by using transitional phrases. [5:07]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Group Research Into Categories to Plan Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to outline an informational text by grouping facts into chapters. [3:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Words and Phrases to Link Opinions and Reasons
In this lesson, you will learn how to link opinions and reasons by rereading and adding words and phrases. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [7:22]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Transitional Words and Phrases to Craft a Sequence of Events
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a narrative reading response that has events that make sense by writing the events of the story in the correct order. [8:02]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Transition Words and Phrases to Link Ideas and Information
In this lesson, you will learn how to link ideas and information together by using transition words and phrases. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [6:34]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your persuasive opinion essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [6:50]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Read Fluently by Noticing Words That Stand Out
In this lesson, you will learn that good readers read for emphasis and meaning by noticing words that stand out. [3:56]
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Learn Zillion: Use Supporting Phrases in an Opinion Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Articles
Articles--words like the, a, and an-are special adjectives we use to indicate whether a noun is specific or not specific.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Narrative Writing Topics
In this lesson, you will learn how to focus ideas on a topic by making a list. [5:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Lesson Video: Use Technical Vocabulary in Informational Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to expand the knowledge of an informational text by adding technical vocabulary. [4:41]
Other
Golden Kids Learning: Site Words 4th Grade
Being able to quickly identify sight words is very important for young readers. This practice video will help 4th-grade students to recognize, and correctly pronounce, sight words. You can print the full list at the end of the video.
Other
Vantage Learning: Signal Words
Explains what signal words are and what messages they convey. Discusses words that compare, contrast, or add information, and what to do when you encounter them. [3:22]