$17
weeklyComplete HSPT Masterclass (Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, & Math)
New class
Ages 12-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
4-7 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Welcome! I'm glad you are here. Please read the description carefully so that you may ensure that this class is a good fit for your learner. This class is an ongoing preparatory course for the HSPT test CLASS STRUCTURE This class is ongoing. Students can enter and leave at any time. Topics do not build. I encourage all new learners and/or parents to message me with some information/learning goals for the student. I am also happy to send the previous week's homework. There is an homework assignment scheduled after every class in which I will provide feedback or a key. During each 55 minute lesson, students will practice vocabulary, reading, grammar, and math skills. All content is directly applicable to these specific tests. Guidelines, tips, and tricks are also covered as well. MISSED CLASSES If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The Google Slides notes are always available as well. The weekly assignments will also be posted for the student. Note: If your student is not able to attend in person, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recording, and receive grades for assignments. If you need to miss a class or several and do not want to be billed, you can pause your subscription. CLASS SCHEDULE 1. Welcome/Go over schedule 2. Vocabulary New Words 3. Analogies 4. Vocab in Context 5. Reading Passages and Skills 6. Grammar Topic and Editing TOPICS Each week, a variety of topics from the following topics will be covered: -Vocabulary (synonyms, root words, connotation, academic vocabulary, sentence completion, double blank, vocab in context, verbal analogies) -Reading Passage Types: Narrative, Persuasive, Descriptive, Expository, Poetry -Reading Skills: Active Reading Strategies, Main Idea, Inference, Author Purpose -Grammar and Editing: Punctuation, Subject Verb Agreement, Sentence Structure, Parallel Structure, Capitalization, etc. NOTE: There is no essay on this test WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER Week of 1/14: Intro to Tests Styles and Topics (Testing Tip, Vocabulary Topic 1, Narrative Reading Passages, Active Reading, Analyzing Prompts, Editing, Punctuation Part 1 Week of 1/21: Vocabulary Topic 2, Persuasive Reading Passages, Main Idea, Strong Arguments, Editing, Punctuation Part 2 Week of 1/28: Vocabulary Topic 3, Descriptive Reading Passages, Inferences, Writing Intros, Punctuation Part 3 Week of 2/4: Vocabulary Topic 4, Expository Reading Passages, Author Purpose, Writing Conclusions, Editing, Punctuation Part 4 Week of 2/11: Vocabulary Topic 5, Poetry Reading Passages, Mixed Skills, Improving Sentences, Editing, Punctuation Part 5 Week of 2/18: Vocabulary Topic 6, Mixed Reading Passages, Mixed Skills, Strong Verbs and Adjectives, Editing, Punctuation Part 6
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have experience with learners with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. I do not "cold call" on students. Cameras must briefly be turned on for me to verify identity. Students may communicate via chat or by raising their hand.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be reading at a minimum of an 7th grade reading level and be able to use Zoom functions (chat, mute/unmute)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
I am a certified secondary public school teacher of 7 years. I specialize in working with students with different learning needs at my school (gifted and special education). I have a bachelor of science degree in English Teaching (minors in special education, gifted education, and psychology). I have a MAE in English. I love teaching vocabulary and reading.
I have also taken 2 workshops in the Spring of 2022 (including the Indiana GEAR Up SAT professional development workshop) that cover ways to prepare students for the SAT and PSAT. I also tutor students in preparing for the SAT and teach high school English, including a SAT prep course. I am a SAT testing coordinator and administrator at my school. I have lots of experience with preparing students for a variety of standardized tests, including ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT/HSPT.
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