Connecting Comprehension: Morphology + Vocabulary
In this weekly class, learners will define prefixes/suffixes/base words to construct 20+ new vocabulary words every week. Analyzing multi-syllable words and building sentences for understanding.
Lindsay Ernst
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(48)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will finish word matrix(if not finished in class) Learners will read morphology passage to an adult and complete comprehension questions.Grading
Learner progress report available upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Intermediate Level
***FIRST CLASS WITH MISS LINDSAY?? Use code ERNSTFALL2410 for $10 OFF any of my classes!! Is your child having a hard time grasping multi-syllable words? Does your child LOVE words and their meanings? Is your child having a hard time comprehending grade level text because the can't decode multi-syllable words? This class is for them! This class will enhance their reading skills and comprehension by helping them dig into multi-syllable words by defining prefixes, suffixes, Latin Roots and Greek forms. Constructing multi-syllable words and their meanings and building sentences to show understanding. Learning word parts, their meanings, in turn, learning their vocabulary, significantly increases their comprehension as they start to move on to complex texts in middle school! If your learner completes a year of this class, they will learn over 1,000 NEW words and their meanings!! Class structure: Introduction Define new word parts or review word parts Word construction Deconstruct word meanings Construct sentences for understanding What words did you know? What words did you not know? Real world application: how and when can I use these words? In what subjects? Passage reading(only if time, will be sent home) Class schedule: Week 1(Sept 30-Oct 4): Define prefix, suffix, base words, free and bound words Prefixes: in, de, re Base word: form Suffixes: s, ed, ing, er, ation, al Whole class word construction Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 2(Oct. 7-11): Review prefix, suffix, base words definitions, free and bound words Prefixes: im, re, de Base word: port Suffixes: s, ed, ing, er, ation, ion, able, al Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 3(Oct. 14-18): Review previous skills Prefixes: inter, dis, e Base word: rupt Suffixes: s, ed, ing, er, tion, ible, ive Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 4(Oct. 21-25): Review previous skills Prefixes: dis, re, de, sub Base word: tract Suffixes: s, ed, ing, or, ion, able, ible Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 5(Oct. 28-Nov. 1): Review previous skills Prefixes: in, de, pre, sub Base word: scrib, script Suffixes: s, ed, ing, er, ion, able Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 6(Nov. 4-8): Review previous skills Prefixes: im, re, sus Base word: spect Suffixes: s, ed, ing, er, or, ion, able, ive Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 7(Nov. 11-15): Review previous skills Prefixes: in, de, con Base word: strut Suffixes: s, ed, ing, or, ion, ive Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 8(Nov. 18-22): Review previous skills Prefixes: im, re, de Base word: flect, flex Suffixes: s, es, ed, ing, or, ion, ive Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 9(Dec. 2-6): Review previous skills Prefixes: in, pre, inter Base word: dict Suffixes: s, ed, ing, ion, able, ive Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 10(Dec. 9-13): Review previous skills Prefixes: im, re, de, pre, trans Base word: fer Suffixes: s, ed, ing, able, al Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading Week 11(Dec. 16-20): Prefixes: dis, re, sub, trans Base word: mit, miss Suffixes: s, es, ed, ing, er, ion, ible, al Whole class word construction Deconstruct the word for definition Create sentences for understanding If time permits, passage reading **Additional class topics will be posted for 2025
Learning Goals
Learn how to construct/deconstruct words with prefixes and suffixes so they can understand hundreds of words(vocabulary + morphology), in turn learning 600+ vocabulary words!Learn how to read multi-syllable words to increase fluency and confidence in reading and comprehension of grade level text.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is inclusive to diverse learning needs(ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, ASD). We love to be an encouraging environment and lift each other up!
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to read on their own. This class will enhance their reading skills and comprehension by helping them construct/deconstruct/define multi-syllable words.
Supply List
Worksheet Pencil
Joined August, 2021
5.0
48reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Nebraska at Omaha
I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Trained in Orton-Gillingham and Speech to Print Linguistic Phonics. For the last 20 years, I have enjoyed teaching children Pre-K to 8th grade in the classroom, at home and as an online tutor. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
