Educational - English & Language Arts

Teaching Systems Shakespeare 12 Pack DVD

The DVD features award-winning Standard Deviants School programming, which will capture your students' attention and make the subject come alive! Content includes a topic based video programming, classroom notes, graphic handouts, quiz, and answer questions plus a fact filled video segment accompanied by quiz and discussion questions. Cerebellum Teaching System equips you with everything you need to succeed where it matter most: the classroom. Learn more

Teaching Systems Vocabulary Super Pack DVD

Teaching Systems Vocab is a unique and innovative tool that uses short video skits to give students a real-world representation of the meaning of a word in a way they can relate to and understand. With recurring characters and ongoing plots, this program provides an engaging and effective learning experience to students. This program shows students what the words mean, instead of just telling them! Learn more

Punctuation Explained DVD

Many people have problems using punctuation marks correctly. Recent technological developments such as email, text messages and online instant messaging have required many English expressions to be simplified and shortened, prompting many people to question whether we still need punctuation at all. In this program, we explore the reasons for the continuing importance of learning to master punctuation. Learn more

Standard Deviants School ESL 12 Pack DVD

Written by award-winning English as Second Language instructors, each program in this series covers vocabulary as well as a different part of speech — including pronouns, prepositions, and adjectives.Mastering the English language will seem easy for your class with the Standard Deviants! Learn more

Grammar Video Quiz Series (10 DVDs)

This engaging 10 Program Video Quiz series introduces a variety of grammar concepts using an assessment-based format. Host Anna Grammarian brings topics like sentence structure, ending punctuation, and writing style to life with superb examples and animations. Unravel the mysteries of grammar with your students! Learn more

Teaching Systems English Composition: Super Pack DVD

This program lays the foundation in analyzing, outlining and composing for any level writer. Students will develop a writing appreciation by examining variety of disciplines, gathering information, identifying the audience, revising and formulating a persuasive essay. Your class will evolve into skilled writers with the ability to compose for a variety of purposes. 

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Great Grammar Series (14 Pack) DVD

Put your students on the right track. The Great Grammar Series helps students recognize the importance of grammar, not only for writing effective compositions, but also for all types of writing - from essays to e-mails. Each of the programs features an upbeat host who presents important grammatical rules and then applies them to a real-life writing scenario, such as composing a travel article or creating the copy for a school yearbook. Learn more

Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom DVD

It is vital for teachers to consider the language used in their subject area from an ESL learner's point of view. This informative program helps teachers accommodate ESL learners with real-life classroom examples and practical strategies. We explore how teachers can consider the language demands of their lessons and use non-verbal cues to enhance language comprehension. We then explain how language modeling builds learner confidence and how to differentiate between language and content when correcting. Finally we demonstrate the "Think-Pair-Share" strategy for concept checking and discuss the importance of integrating cognitive taxonomies and learning styles to build thinking skills. Learn more

Teaching Systems English Grammar Super Pack DVD

Teaching Systems Grammar Module 6 Pack is a state standards, curriculum based, complete lesson course in a box designed to capture your student's attention. It includes DVD video content, a teacher's guide, quizzes, handouts, and classroom materials. Learn more

Teaching Systems SAT: Super Pack DVD

This program is specifically designed for in-classroom use to help teachers prep their students on the SAT. With these winning formulas for success, there’s no reason why your students need to sweat this test! Learn more

Elements of Narratives DVD

This dynamic program takes an in-depth look at the structure and components of narrative writing Learn more

Standard Deviants School English Grammar Super Pack DVD

What is grammar? How do nouns and verbs work together to make sentences? Engage your class with the basics of grammar, then move on to the study of sentence structure. Learn more

Standard Deviants School English Composition 4 Pack DVD

The Wrinkle-Free World of English Composition. Learn more

Eloquent Early Poets Poster Set (11x117 8 Pack)

The early poets exhibited extraordinary creativity and literary elegance. Students will appreciate the skillful use of language and subtle wit when they view these remarkable quotations. Learn more

Popular Essay Styles Poster Set (11x17) 8 Pack

Understanding and identifying the purpose for writing is an essential step toward mastering writing skills. Learn more

Elements Of An Excellent Essay Poster Set (8 Pack)

This bright, high-impact set teaches correct paragraph order and offers tips for strengthening each section. Learn more

Sounds of Poetry Poster Set (8 Pack)

This set of classic works from master poets and representational visual designs is an excellent way to help your students understand rhyme, alliteration, enjambment, assonance, meter, onomatopoeia, repetition, and antithesis. Learn more

Teaching Systems SAT: Writing DVD

 Covers These Topics
• Identifying sentence errors • Improving sentences • Improving paragraphs • Essay-writing techniques • Scoring • Practice steps

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Teaching Systems SAT: Critical Reading DVD

Covers These Topics
• Test layout • Time management • The “CHART” technique
• Line reference questions • Greek & Latin roots

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Google It: Research on the Internet

Google transformed the way that users access information on the web. It ousted the categorized portal approach and allowed information to be found by key word search, quickly and comprehensively. However, there are a number of significant issues related to the modern search methodology, including the validity of content, the relevance, and how the results are ranked. Learn more

Writing for the Media DVD

In order to have a better understanding of the media, it is necessary to have an appreciation of the language used and familiarity with the input we can have into newspapers, radio and television. This program goes to the experts in order to discover how to write an effective press release, get a letter into the paper, prepare for radio talkback, write a news story or feature, write for the spoken word of radio and television or offer criticism to the media. Learn more