Series Information

Fiction #108 [TV-G]
Explores elements of fiction in short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O'Connor, and James Baldwin and the contemporary novel Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat, who reads an excerpt from the book.

• KET2 Thursday, May 16 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, June 6 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 7 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 7 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, August 15 at 9:00 am EDT

The Writing Process #102 [TV-G]
Outlines a three-step process: generating ideas, writing a rough draft, and revising/editing.

• KET Thursday, May 16 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 17 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, July 25 at 9:00 am EDT

Themes in U.S. History #111 [TV-G]
Explores key events and themes—such as the nation's multicultural nature—that have made the United States what it is today.

• KET2 Monday, May 20 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, June 18 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 19 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 19 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Poetry #109 [TV-G]
Poet Sonia Sanchez reads from her work and shows how to analyze a poem, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the "Favorite Poem Project," and people talk about how poetry can be a powerful means of expression.

• KET2 Tuesday, May 21 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, June 11 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 12 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 12 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, August 20 at 9:00 am EDT

Organized Writing #103 [TV-G]
Experienced writers offer useful organizing techniques.

• KET Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 22 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, July 30 at 9:00 am EDT

Themes in World History #112 [TV-G]
Major events, inventions, and ideas that have shaped the world and its cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern Middle East.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 22 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, May 30 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, June 20 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 21 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Drama #110 [TV-G]
Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage.

• KET2 Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, June 13 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 14 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 14 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Effective Sentences #104 [TV-G]
How to write complete and correct sentences and how to correct and improve problem sentences.

• KET Thursday, May 23 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 24 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 24 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, August 1 at 9:00 am EDT

Economics #113 [TV-G]
Business people and economics teachers explain the basics of money, finance, markets, and commerce.

• KET2 Monday, May 27 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, June 4 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 26 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 26, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Grammar and Usage #105 [TV-G]
Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

• KET Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, May 29 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, July 29 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00 am EDT

Civics and Government #114 [TV-G]
Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

• KET2 Wednesday, May 29 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, June 27 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, June 28 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization #106 [TV-G]
Tips on how to improve your writing mechanics.

• KET Thursday, May 30 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, May 31 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, July 31 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, August 8 at 9:00 am EDT

Geography #115 [TV-G]
Explores the relevance of geography—from the impact of humans on the environment to how places and regions define our world.

• KET2 Monday, June 3 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, June 11 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 2 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 3 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 2, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Nonfiction #107 [TV-G]
Explores three kinds of nonfiction writing—informational, opinion, and memoir—and illustrates how to get the most out of reading them. Writer Luis Rodriguez reads from Always Running, his memoir about gang life.

• KET Tuesday, June 4 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, June 5 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, August 5 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, August 13 at 9:00 am EDT

Life Science #116 [TV-G]
Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 5 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, June 13 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 4 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 5 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Earth and Space Science #117 [TV-G]
Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy.

• KET2 Monday, June 10 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, June 18 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 9 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 10 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 9, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Chemistry #118 [TV-G]
Defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life—from cooking to making art.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 12 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 11 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 12 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Physics #119 [TV-G]
Explores the physics involved in roller coasters, space flight, sound, electricity, and MRI technology.

• KET2 Monday, June 17 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, June 25 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 17 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 16, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Number Sense #120 [TV-G]
Explores the language of math and how you can use logic and common sense to make number problems more manageable.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 19 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 18 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 19 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Problem Solving #121 [TV-G]
A process for solving basic math and word problems, either single- or multi-step.

• KET2 Monday, June 24 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, July 2 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 23 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 24 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 23, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Decimals #122 [TV-G]
Reviews how to read decimal numbers, calculate with them, and solve everyday problems involving decimals.

• KET2 Wednesday, June 26 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, July 4 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, July 25 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, July 26 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Fractions #123 [TV-G]
What fractions represent, how to judge the relative sizes of different fractions, calculating with them, and solving everyday fraction problems.

• KET2 Monday, July 1 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, July 9 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, July 30 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, July 31 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, September 30, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent #124 [TV-G]
Explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems.

• KET2 Wednesday, July 3 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, July 11 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 1 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 2 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Measurement #125 [TV-G]
A variety of uses for measurement, how to calculate in the English and metric systems, and how to solve for the perimeters and areas of various shapes.

• KET2 Monday, July 8 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, July 16 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Wednesday, August 7 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Monday, October 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Data Analysis #126 [TV-G]
Defines mean, median, and mode and shows how to organize data on charts and graphs and analyze statistical trends.

• KET2 Wednesday, July 10 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, July 18 at 9:00 am EDT
• KET Thursday, August 8 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET Friday, August 9 at 1:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 9:00 am EDT

Getting Ideas on Paper #101 [TV-G]
Successful writers and adult learners share ideas on how to get started writing.

• KET2 Monday, July 15 at 3:30 pm EDT
• KET2 Tuesday, July 23 at 9:00 am EDT