Features of the TCI Online Textbook

Miss Shelby introduces herself and explains how to use the online version of the TCI textbook for sixth-grade social studies. She covers the two textbooks used throughout the year, focusing on 'The Ancient World.' The video guides students on navigating the online platform, highlighting important features like the interactive notebook, highlighting tool, audio options, lesson games, and vocabulary cards. Miss Shelby emphasizes the ease of using these tools for studying and understanding the material. She concludes with encouraging words for the students' sixth-grade year.

What are the two textbooks used in the sixth-grade social studies class?

• The Medieval World and Beyond and The Modern World

• The Ancient World and The Medieval World and Beyond

• The Ancient World and The Future World

• The Ancient World and The Modern World

How can you access the lessons in the TCI online textbook?

• By searching in the search bar

• By scrolling to the bottom of the page

• By clicking on the 'Text' option on the left

• By clicking on the 'Home' button

What is the benefit of using the highlight feature in the TCI online textbook?

• It deletes the highlighted text

• It prints the highlighted text

• It saves the highlighted text for future reference

• It changes the color of the text

What feature helps students who prefer listening over reading?

• The lesson games

• The highlight feature

• The interactive notebook

• The audio book feature

What is the purpose of the lesson games in the TCI online textbook?

• To provide entertainment

• To review and study important concepts

• To replace the textbook

• To create new lessons

How can you find the definition of a highlighted vocab word in the lesson?

• By asking the teacher

• By searching online

• By looking it up in a dictionary

• By clicking on the word

What indicates a vocab word in the TCI online textbook?

• It is bolded

• It is underlined and highlighted in blue

• It is italicized

• It is in a different font

What should you do if you encounter a word you don't understand in the text?

• Guess its meaning

• Ask a friend

• Click on the word to see its definition

• Skip the word

What is a ritual according to the TCI online textbook?

• A ceremony, often religious

• A historical event

• A type of dance

• A type of food

What is the main advantage of using the TCI online textbook over a traditional textbook?

• It is more colorful

• It is easier to carry

• It provides interactive features and saves progress

• It is cheaper