Build A Word - Exercises In Building Your Vocabulary [ESL/ELA]
In this ongoing class, learners meet 1X weekly to build new vocabulary through building new words, one word at a time improving their academic knowledge, vocabulary and their reading. ESL & ELA learners become robust vocabulary builders.
Paula Reid
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(39)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. All homework is optional but suggested to do to reinforce what was taught in class. 📚Learners can write the vocabulary word on one side of an index card and the definition on the other side. 📚Learners can review new words taught in class 📚Learners should use their newly acquired vocabulary in conversations throughout the week 📚Learners can review the Teacher distributed vocabulary map template 📚Teacher worksheets will be given from time-to-timeAssessment
Learner self assessment: 📚Is your vocabulary knowledge growing? 📚Are you using newly acquired vocabulary in conversation?Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
In this ongoing class, learners meet 1X weekly to build new vocabulary through building new words, one word at a time which improves their academic knowledge, vocabulary and their reading.
Learners will learn new vocabulary words that will improve their speaking, reading and writing abilities. They will use a vocabulary map template provided by and under the guidance of explicit vocabulary instruction by their Teacher. Learners will be given one to two new words each session, a vocabulary map, a text or passage that the learners will read. Learners will look up the dictionary definition of a word/s, the origin of the word, part of speech, synonyms, simple sentence/s containing the targeted vocabulary word. Then learners will be given a question to spark discussion among learners of something relatable to the learners' prior knowledge or experience.
A second approach in this course for learners will be that learners will be given a base or root word, and learners will build on the base word and develop it into new words. The use of root words, prefixes and suffixes, definition of each word, synonyms and antonyms will be used to strengthen and grow each learner's vocabulary.
Step One: 📚pronounce the word
Step Two: 📚repeat the word
Step Three: 📚write the word
Step Four: 📚define the word
Step Five: 📚repeat the word
Step Six: 📚visualize the word
Step Seven: 📚identify the part of speech
Step Eight: 📚repeat the word
Step Nine: 📚use the word in a complete sentence
Step Ten: 📚play a word game
The significant 5 R's in Vocabulary Teaching and Learning will be used:
📚Read
📚Review
📚Recycle
📚Reflect and
📚Research
A robust vocabulary improves all areas of communication — listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A large vocabulary can benefit a learner in school, socially and future work. It will enable learners to understand others' ideas better and to have the satisfaction of getting their thoughts and ideas across more effectively.
Vocabulary is critical to a learner's success and is directly related to school achievement. That's why "Build a Word - Exercises In Building Your Vocabulary" is here now, ready for each learner to enroll today and begin growing their vocabulary. Great for ELA learners and ESL learners wanting to build a robust English vocabulary.
Week of January 29th: 📚Introductions, Class structure
Word of the Day
Vocabulary Mapping
Passage / text reading
Sentences with target word
Question - Talk - Discuss
Week of February 5th: 📚Introductions, Class structure
Word of the Day
Vocabulary Mapping
Passage / text reading
Sentences with target word
Question - Talk - Discuss
Week of February 12th: 📚Introductions, Class structure
Word of the Day
Vocabulary Mapping
Passage / text reading
Sentences with target word
Question - Talk - Discuss
Week of February 19th: 📚Introductions, Class structure
Word of the Day
Vocabulary Mapping
Passage / text reading
Sentences with target word
Question - Talk - Discuss
****NOTE for PARENTS: Learners will need a dictionary or online access with parental consent in order to look up definitions of vocabulary words introduced in each lesson. An English dictionary would be great to have so learners could learn how to actually look up words in a hard copy dictionary [optional of course, highly recommended and a great learning experience].Learning Goals
📚Build & grow a healthy vocabulary for both ELA and ESL learners
📚Improve reading comprehension, English speaking & writing skills
📚Engage in meaningful discussion
📚Improve writing expression
📚Build confidence
📚Improve possible future occupational success
Other Details
Parental Guidance
*****NOTE for PARENTS: Learners will need a dictionary or online access with parental consent in order to look up definitions of vocabulary words introduced in each lesson. An English dictionary would be great to have so learners could learn how to actually look up the words in a hard copy dictionary [optional of course but highly recommended and a great learning experience].
Supply List
📚dry erase white board 📚dry erase markers 📚dry eraser 📚notebook 📚pen 📚dictionary or online access with parental consent
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
4.8
39reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
I'm an avid word game player. I always brought the word games to family gatherings. Even from a young age one of my Christmas gifts was the newest word game. No wonder I became a teacher.
I have taught for over forty years and the best part of that was teaching learners of all ages from 4 to adults on four different continents how to read, a major part of that was building words, a strong vocabulary.
I have been a Principal and a business owner for 21+ years and know the value of a robust vocabulary. That's why I created "Build a Word - Exercises In Building Your Vocabulary," to give your learner a leg up in school now and for their future success. Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
