Education Development Center
Tv411: Video: What's a Thesaurus?
This video explains how to use a thesaurus and what information it gives you. [3:09]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words by Using a Glossary
In this lesson, you will learn how to figure out the meaning of unknown words by using a glossary while you read. [4:31]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Clue Words to Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words
In this lesson, you will understand the meaning of unknown words in the text by using clue words. [4:45]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words in a Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to find the meaning of unknown words by thinking of another word that would make sense. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [4:02]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Use Specific Words to Describe Events and Setting
In this lesson, students use precise words and phrases to create mental images for their readers, and practice adding specific words to make the writing come alive. [9:29]
Education Development Center
Education Development Center: Tv411: Vocabulary
Fifteen short videos that help students learn about vocabulary building skills such as using a dictionary, using a thesaurus, multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonym, homonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and more.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: How to Use Reference Materials: No Nonsense Grammar
A dictionary is one of the most useful reference books anybody could ever use. Watch this video to learn how to properly understand a dictionary's formatting and content.