English Language Arts

The Michigan Learning Channel provides supplemental English support for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade that are aligned with Michigan educational standards.

Ada's Violin
Lesson 1
Ada's Violin
English3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Join Guest Reader and Musician Miriam Pico for the book Ada’s Violin
Word Webs and Comparing Texts
Lesson 416
Word Webs and Comparing Texts
English3rd Grade
We will read words with a base word and prefixes or suffixes, read a nonfiction text about a butterfly, and write sentences with linking words.
Spring Hope and Segmenting Vowel Team Syllables
Lesson 416
Spring Hope and Segmenting Vowel Team Syllables
English2nd Grade
In this episode, we will get inspiration to write by taking a nature walk in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We will also practice reading words with more tha…
Plants, Animals, and People are all Living Things!
Lesson 416
Plants, Animals, and People are all Living Things!
English1st Grade
Today we will solve our final Mystery Word! We will listen to an informational text with Ms. Rodgers and learn ways that living things find food to help them s…
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt!
Lesson 416
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt!
EnglishKindergarten
Today we are going to be reading a book about gardens. We will learn about what is above the garden and what is below the garden and learn some new vocabulary …
The -ate Ending and Comparing Texts
Lesson 415
The -ate Ending and Comparing Texts
English3rd Grade
Today we focus on the big question: How do plants and animals grow? We will read words with more than 2 syllables, read a nonfiction text about a butterfly, an…
Who Plants Trees and Segmenting Consonant-le Syllables
Lesson 415
Who Plants Trees and Segmenting Consonant-le Syllables
English2nd Grade
In this episode, we will learn about which animals help plant trees, and how they do it. We will also practice reading words with more than one syllable.
oi, oy, ou, ow...Oh My!
Lesson 415
oi, oy, ou, ow...Oh My!
English1st Grade
Today we will be learning about the vowel patterns oi, oy, ou, and ow. We will read a book about animal babies and their families and you will get to be an aut…

Additional Resources

Ann Arbor District Library Storytimes

Pre-K | English Language Arts | Librarians from the Ann Arbor District Library bring a story to you for a fast-paced and highly engaging half-hour.

Camp TV

K – 5th Grade | English, Health & Fitness, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning, Social Studies
| A special kids’ block with exciting content from zoos, libraries, and more!

Great Lakes Now

6th – 12th Grade | Science, Social Studies | Providing coverage of issues around protecting, cherishing and enjoying the Great Lakes.

Let’s Learn

Pre-K – 2nd Grade | English, Health & Fitness, Math, Science, Social-Emotional Learning, Social Studies | “Let’s Learn” is a daily series featuring educator instruction and virtual field trips.