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Learn Words and Word Phrases to Be a Stronger Reader and Writer! ISEE Test Prep.

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Ages 9-12
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Understanding words and word phrases is critical to literacy success. Reading comprehension depends on understanding vocabulary, and having a large vocabulary also strengthens a student’s writing and communication. Teacher has M.S. from NU.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(47 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
In this class the instructor follows a variation of a research-based (Marzano) five-step process for teaching vocabulary:

STEP 1: Teacher introduces the new vocabulary word and presents it in a sentence. Students use clues from the context to determine its definition.

STEP 2: Teacher shares definition(s) of the word.

STEP 3: Students explain the new vocabulary word in their own words. 

STEP 4: Class creates a drawing or picture to represent the word, and come up with synonyms and antonyms.

STEP 5: Students participate in activities, games, and opportunities to expand their knowledge of the word and discuss it with others.

Learning Goals

Expand productive vocabulary (use new words for speaking and writing).
Increase reception vocabulary (learn new words for reading and listening).

Other Details

Supply List
Students can bring paper and a writing utensil to each class, or a whiteboard and marker.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2021
4.8
47reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Behavioral Science from Northwestern University
Sara graduated with a master's degree from the School of Education at Northwestern University, and she has taught critical reading and writing skills in international schools in California, France and Africa for over 15 years. She has a bachelor's degree in French and a credential to teach English from Georgetown University, and was the head of the English department at an IB school in Africa. She recently founded the literacy after-school program Whiz Kids International, which serves hundreds of students around the world.

While living and teaching in California she wrote articles for the local newspaper on child development topics, and her students from her Whiz Kids International program have also been published in their local newspapers. While living in France she founded the non-profit organization Kids' Turn Paris to support the social-emotional needs of children. She believes in the potential of each student, and is passionate about helping students reach their full potential.

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