Building Vocabulary Summer Camp - Session 1
Students will improve their communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening, through vocabulary building in this two week summer camp.
Crystal Prince, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. After each class, I will send a message to the student with the words and definitions we have practiced as well as a word worksheet. This practice sheet is optional but highly encouraged to help your student retain and apply their knowledge.Assessment
We will review the previous day's vocabulary words at the beginning of the next class. There will also be an opportunity for students to share their vocabulary worksheets if they choose to complete them as homework.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Intermediate Level
In this two-week summer camp, students will build their vocabulary by mastering five new words each day. We will practice these words through games, illustrations, discussion, and collaboration. Vocabulary words are chosen from Common Core Standards for 5th through 8th grade and gradually include an increasing number of middle school level words. We will define each term, identify its part of speech (i.e., noun, verb, adjective, adverb) and relevant affixes, brainstorm synonyms and antonyms, practice applications of each word, and choose images that illustrate their meanings. This is a condensed schedule for the same class I teach weekly throughout the year. Below is a list of class themes and the words we will focus on in each lesson of Session 1. Week 1 Day 1: Math - congruent, equivalent, product, calculate, symmetry Day 2: Feelings - melancholy, cringe, anxious, furious, hostile Day 3: Character Traits - exuberant, diligent, genuine, obedient, courteous Day 4: Story Elements - narrate, chronological, viewpoint, recount, conflict Day 5: History - historic, decade, civilization, origin, heroic Week 2 Day 1: Investigate - evaluate, hypothesis, evidence, conclude, suspense Day 2: Research - analyze, declare, identify, summarize, contrast Day 3: Spooky - revolting, inhospitable, peculiar, tremble, ferocious Day 4: Argue/Debate - argument, claim, persuade, debate, support Day 5: Animal Adaptations - instinct, migration, hibernation, mimicry, habitat
Learning Goals
Students will be able to define new vocabulary words using context and connecting one to another within the given theme.Students will apply lesson vocabulary words to their own experiences to better understand the meaning of each word.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)10 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Mathematics
Students will learn, apply to real-life situations, and practice the words congruent, equivalent, product, calculate, and symmetry. Students will be able to define, use in a sentence, and provide synonyms and antonyms for each word. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Feelings
Students will learn, apply to real-life situations, and practice the words melancholy, cringe, anxious, furious, and hostile. Students will be able to define, use in a sentence, and provide synonyms and antonyms for each word. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Character Traits
Students will learn, apply to real-life situations, and practice the words exuberant, diligent, genuine, obedient, and courteous. Students will be able to define, use in a sentence, and provide synonyms and antonyms for each word. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Story Elements
Students will learn, apply to real-life situations, and practice the words narrate, chronological, viewpoint, recount, and conflict. Students will be able to define, use in a sentence, and provide synonyms and antonyms for each word. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2022
4.8
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Ashford University
I have completed a master's degree in education with a specialization in reading and literacy. My training includes techniques to improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills.
I taught Chinese students on the VIPKid platform for five years. Most of my students are between the ages of 8 and 16. These one-on-one classes focus on English grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills using full immersion language and online content. I completed over 3,400 hours of classes with over 1,625 unique students. By adjusting to specific student needs and fostering a welcoming classroom environment, I maintained a 99.9% satisfaction rate (4,197 5-star ratings out of 4,204 total ratings).
Currently, I tutor students online in public schools all across the U.S., focusing on vocabulary, spelling, fluency, and reading comprehension. I also homeschool my youngest daughter, who just completed 8th grade. I have homeschooled both of my daughters since preschool. This year, my oldest completed 10th grade at a local charter school. She is in the Honors program and has maintained straight As.Reviews
Live Group Course
$75
weekly or $150 for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-4 learners per class
