What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. To show mastery, I recommend your child teaching you the new rule each week. Allow them to give you a quick spelling test! Make a few mistakes so they can explain the rule.Assessment
Pre and Post-Assessments will be given in this course.Class Experience
In this class, I will teach you 5 important spelling rules using manipulatives, Google slides, worksheets, and games. I use a multisensory approach to teaching (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic). Students will have plenty of opportunities to interact with one another. ***The first class will include a pre-assessment to determine if this course is right for your needs. ***THE STUDENT OR PARENT MUST BE ABLE TO SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE COMPLETED PRE-ASSESSMENT PAGE SOON AFTER IT IS COMPLETED ON DAY ONE. A post-assessment will be given on the final day of class.*** WEEKS 1-5 1: Pre-assessment of ALL 5 RULES, Introduction to Rule #1 (through discovery), Manipulative, Guided Practice, Post-assessment for Rule #1 using a multisensory technique, Exceptions to Rule #1 (brainstorming activity), Spelling Game A quick review of Rule #1, Pre-assessment for Rule # 2, Introduction to Rule # 2 (discovery), Manipulative, Guided Practice, Post-Assessment Rule # 2, Exceptions to Rule # 2, Spelling Game Quick Review of Rules #1-2, Pre-assessment for Rule # 3, Introduction to Rule # 3 (discovery), Manipulative, Guided Practice, Post-Assessment Rule # 3, Exceptions to Rule # 3, Word Sort, Spelling Game Quick Review of Rules #1-3, Pre-assessment for Rule # 4, Introduction to Rule # 4 (discovery), Manipulative, Guided Practice, Post-Assessment Rule # 4, Exceptions to Rule # 4, Spelling Game Quick Review of Rules #1-4, Pre-assessment for Rule # 5, Introduction to Rule # 5 (discovery), Manipulative, Guided Practice, Exceptions to Rule # 5, Post-Assessment Rule # 1-5, Spelling Game Final Assessment and Jeopardy Challenge.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to spell words based on the 5 spellings rules with at least 85% accuracy at the end of the course.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of a base word, suffix, and a derivative using hand gestures and spelling practice.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a FOLDER WITH POCKETS, paper, pencil (no pens), 5 different colored highlighters or markers(optional), and printed manipulatives cut out and ready for class. Each week I will send you a downloadable file of material including Spelling Notebook and manipulatives. **Students must be able to keep their practice pages organized in a folder, and the manipulatives should be ready to go BEFORE class begins.***
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been a teacher in Texas for more than thirty years. My experience includes Dyslexia Intervention, Academic Coach, Reading/Language Arts Teacher, and Small Group Intervention. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
I am passionate about teaching struggling readers. I use a multi-sensory approach to teaching Basic Language Skills, which includes: phonology, sound-symbol association, syllable instruction, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
My interests include reading, travel, word games, puzzles, and rock collecting.
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Live Group Class
$35
weekly or $175 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-4 learners per class