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8th Grade, Vocabulary: Understanding Words in Context
Completed by 192 learners
Ages 12-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-5 learners per class
40 min
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
On occasion, students will receive pdf files or Google Forms with vocabulary questions. These assignments are optional and are the responsibility of the student. Contact me if you need feedback on your results. Note, I highly recommend that the students complete these assignments. This will significantly improve their mastery of identifying context clues and will subsequently broaden their vocabulary.Assessment
Mid-Fall Break No Classes for me during the Week of October 10th ******************************** INTERACTIVES & ASSESSMENTS - Students will be assessed in a variety of ways: ~ Through interactive in-class participation ~ Google Form ~ Quizlet ~ Kahoot! ~ PadletClass Experience
US Grade 8
~ SMALL GROUP ~ I absolutely LOVE teaching context clues! Building vocabulary and word choice awareness can be fun; it is almost like detective work. Learning to master context clues is a sure way to help build vocabulary, identify connotations, and improve reading comprehension. More importantly, these skills will get you ready for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. WHAT ARE CONTEXT CLUES? The words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word can provide clues about its meaning. WEEKLY FORMAT ~ Identify 10 new words per week. Each week will be a variation of at least three of the following activities - ~ Identify the context clues for each new vocabulary word from short text excerpts. ~ Identify the actual definition of the words; solely based on the context clue. ~ Identify the appropriate part of speech. ~ Identify word parts: common prefixes, suffixes, and root words. ~ Identify proper synonyms and antonyms. ~ Identify multiple meanings - in context. ~ Read excerpts of a short article with all ten vocabulary words. ~ Aside from building vocabulary, by using actual articles and context clues, students will develop critical thinking skills, interpretation, confidence, and improve general reading comprehension skills. This course is perfect for real-world learning, state testing, and forthcoming college entrance exams. ROTATION OF WORDS: 12 full months (join anytime!). This class will run a fresh list of words from Sept 2023 through August 2024. The rotation begins again the week of September 9, 2024. *** Student participation in completing any assessments, assignments, and class-related activities is the student's responsibility. IMPORTANT DATES: 2024/2025 ~ no classes the week of October 14th ~ no classes the week of November 25th ~ no classes between December 20th - January 5th ~ no classes the week of February 17th ~ no classes the week of April 21st ~ Spring classes end by May 16th ~ Summer classes begin the week of June 2nd ~ no classes the week of June 30th ~ Summer classes end by August 15th ~ Fall 2025 classes will resume on September 8th
Learning Goals
Students are expected to significantly improve vocabulary, context clue awareness and achieve growth in reading comprehension. These skills will greatly influence the performance on the vocabulary section of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and state testing.
Other Details
Supply List
None However, many students find that creating their own "dictionary" with each of their new words is a great study guide. A simple composition book from the dollar store is a great choice.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students should have access to the following forms and sites:
~ Google Form
~ Google Docs
~ Quizlet
~ Kahoot!
~ Padlet
Suggestion: A Gmail that is specifically designated for your learner makes this process easier.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
About me -
~ I have taught English Language Arts in middle school for 17 years.
~ I am ELA certified for grades 4th through 8th.
~ I am certified as a generalist in Early Childhood - 4th Grade.
~ I am certified in ESL for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade.
~ I am certified in Special Education for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade.
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