Developing an informational text is like designing a building—if the structure is weak, it will not stand. A language arts video provides an overview of the five types of text structure. A catchy song and specific examples help give a...

Some of the boldest films in history have been documentaries or experimental films. Explore non-narrative cinema and its avant-garde techniques with a short video about a creative faction in film history. Additionally, the video...

What's the difference between recognition and recall? Which one will help you on the test? Learn more about reading strategies and retaining information from large sections of text with the second video in a playlist about study skills.

The difference between an active reader and a passive reader has to do with the ways they access the same material. Review study skills and note-taking techniques with a video about active reading, which includes tips for using...

A powerful image or well-placed comment always has intention behind it. Guide young readers through author's purpose and tone with a language arts video that explains why word choice is key in writing clearly and coherently.

Discover what happens when Molly's dog Suki finds a bone with beautiful markings on it in the 11-minute animated story "Suki's Bone" from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali. Support materials are included.

Explore Alaska Native culture and the importance of dog sledding in the 11-minute animated story "Tooey's Hero" from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali. Support materials provided.

In this lesson, you will learn how to compare two elements by skimming to find matching information. [5:20]

This video [2:08] is an overview of the SAT Reading Test. It explains that the passages include one literary text from a famed author, informational texts from science, history, etc. The sections include Information and Ideas, Rhetoric,...

With this video and accompanying lesson plan, students will gain an understanding of the Shoshone tribe while learning about the Shoshone Parfleche. [3:07]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a list of sources by compiling all of the sources you used. [4:16]

In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your research essay by using boxes and bullets.Slideshow includes a teaching rubric and tips for teachers. [4:58]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by using the reverse funnel method. [5:04]

In this lesson, you will learn how to write your conclusion by recapping and reflecting. [4:52]

In this lesson, you will learn how to add to your current research by reading new texts with your burning questions in mind. [5:08]

In this lesson, you will learn how to add to your current research by reading new texts with your burning questions in mind. [5:20]