Build Your Vocabulary-Academic Vocabulary Words Level 1 (Perfect for ESL)
In this ongoing class, students will study words from the Academic Vocabulary Word List, creating a personal notebook of words and definitions (perfect for advanced ESL students or slower readers)
Rachel Larson
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(86)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students can study their notebooks, as well as practice on Quizlet.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Advanced Level
Students will create a notebook and add 5 words that we learn each week. We will work together to learn the meaning of the words in class, and make quadrant charts for each word, which will help students learn and internalize the meaning of each word. We will also engage in friendly competition games using Quizlet Live during class. The students will also be able to use Quizlet to study the words throughout the week. I will also provide a copy of the presentation that we completed in class each week. The Academic Vocabulary Word List is a list of commonly used words in an academic context, such as written texts that students will encounter in school, across the different domains (science, history, current events, etc). They tend to have multiple meanings and are not commonly used in daily speech. This is a perfect class for a higher level ESL student, but is also appropriate for students who struggle with reading school texts (around the 4th-5th grade level). When students have a larger Academic Vocabulary, they are able to increase their reading speed and comprehension. (This class is probably not a good fit for an avid reader.) Common words include: essential, analyze, deny, brief, category This is an ongoing class, so students can join at any time or miss when necessary.
Learning Goals
Students will learn words from the Academic Vocabulary Word List, making it easier for them to read non-fiction texts. The words for this Level 1 class are taken from texts that are at a 4-5 grade reading level, so this class is to help readers who struggle with comprehension when reading non-fiction texts.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have a notebook specifically set aside to add new words/definitions in each week.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.8
86reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! I am excited to be your child's teacher.
I love to teach in any capacity: especially reading, writing and grammar classes.
Teaching is my passion! I have been teaching for 23 years everything from early childhood to college & adults. Not only have I taught in elementary schools, but I have been homeschooling my children for the past 12 years and working in several homeschool coops as well. For my career, I teach English as a Second Language to adults.
I am very familiar with the ins and outs of the English language, from the basics of phonics & reading to college writing, and everything in between! (Like past participles 😄) My philosophy of education is that every child can learn! I would love to work with your child and help them succeed! Even if your child is not reading or writing in a way you would like, they are amazing & smart! Education is a tool to help them share what they know with the world! Let's get started!Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
5-12 learners per class
