English Language Arts

English Language Arts

English shows and lessons that are aligned with Michigan educational standards.

Explore the World of Reading and Writing

The Michigan Learning Channel supports English Language Arts teachers and students from preschool to high school with free educational resources and videos. Find direct instruction of Michigan teaching standards, plus supplemental content like writing prompts, virtual field trips, and more.

Programs like Read, Write, ROAR!, Live from the Opera House, Story Pirates, and more have activity sheets that correspond to each video for students to complete as they watch, or as extra practice anytime.

All of our content is free to use for everyone. Educators use our videos in the classroom to introduce or reinforce topics, as plans for substitute teachers, and for students looking for extra practice in target areas. Families use lessons as an opportunity to learn together as a family, covering the same things as the classroom with the ability to pause and rewind for important points.

  • Lesson 203

    Who Works at the Library?

    English

    Pre-K

    Where can you go to find books, movies, music, and so much more? The library! Libraries are the home for books in our communities and they are run by librarians. Learn all about how librarians do their work, and then help us write a song all about them!

  • Lesson 204

    Wash Up!

    English

    Pre-K

    Learn about the community helpers that keep our bodies healthy – medical helpers! Then, learn how to keep germs away and how to teach others to do it too.

  • Lesson 205

    B is for Builders!

    English

    Pre-K

    Learn about the people who make the buildings in our communities...construction workers. Learn about the tools they use and even practice building on your own!

  • Lesson 206

    Mail Time!

    English

    Pre-K

    How do packages and letters make it to our homes? They are delivered by community helpers called mail carriers. Learn how to write your own letters to a friend.

  • Thurston High School Youth Media Showcase

    English

    6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Students showcase their submissions to the national PBS/KQED Youth Media Challenges alongside student-produced interviews about their work.

  • So Much More than Scribbles

    English

    Pre-K

    Learn how you can help the early learns in your life build the skills and muscles needed to be great writers.

  • Playing With Word Sounds

    English

    Pre-K

    Playing with words sounds can help to build understanding of letter sound relationships and how letters build words.

  • Using Names to Help Build Writing Skills- Arabic

    English

    Pre-K

    Arabic Language - Tips on using how using your child's name can help develop writing skills. نصائح حول كيفية استخدام اسم طفلك يمكن أن تساعد في تطوير مهارات الكتابة.

  • Playing With Word Sounds – Arabic

    English

    Pre-K

    Arabic Language - Playing with words sounds can help to build understanding of letter sound relationships and how letters build words. يمكن أن يساعد اللعب بأصوات الكلمات في بناء فهم للعلاقات الصوتية بين الحروف وكيفية بناء الكلمات للكلمات.

  • Walking for Literacy

    English

    Pre-K

    How can a walk around your neighborhood, grocery store, or even just in your imagination help build literacy skills? Find out in this segment of Ready to ROAR!