Curated Video
Identify Informative Texts
The video “Identify Informative Texts” describes the characteristics of an informative text.
Curated Video
Important Parts of a Book
The video “Important Parts of a Book” identifies text features in a printed book.
Curated Video
Using a Glossary
Using a Glossary examines the importance of clarifying unknown words by using a glossary to determine meanings.
Curated Video
Reference Resources: Glossary, Dictionary, Thesaurus
What happens when you are reading and you can't figure out what a word means? Learn how to find out what your word means by using a glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus.
Teaching Without Frills
Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 8: Making a Glossary
In this video, you will learn how to make a glossary for your informational writing book. We will discuss how to choose important key words and provide short definitions.
Teaching Without Frills
Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 7: Making a Table of Contents
In this video, you will learn how to make a table of contents for your own informational writing book.
Visual Learning Systems
Language in Science: Help in Understanding
The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports...
Curated Video
Using Domain-Specific Vocabulary to Clarify Your Writing
Writers explain ideas precisely by using specific words related to their topics. Let's practice clarifying our writing by replacing vague or confusing terms with domain-specific vocabulary.
Visual Learning Systems
Writing in Science: Vocabulary and Writing
The development and application of writing skills in science is the focus of this program. This video highlights some of the key ingredients of writing in the subject of science. Informative and explanatory texts focus on facts,...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Lesson Video for 'Find the Meaning of Bold Words Using a Glossary'
In this lesson, you will learn how to find the meaning of bold words by using a glossary. [5:36]
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]