Lit Lab: Vocabulary Escape Challenge
Escape the space and level up by solving puzzles and decoding clues to identify vocabulary meanings within texts, enhancing test prep and reading comprehension.
Louwi -Cert. ELA Educator, TESOL, Executive Coach
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursGrading
Students will have the opportunity to rank on a leaderboard based on the number of points they receive. This friendly competition fosters engagement and motivates students to strive for excellence.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Enroll your child in "Lit Lab: Vocabulary Escape Room," an exciting course that enhances vocabulary skills through dynamic, interactive challenges. This course turns learning into a thrilling escape room experience, using both fiction and nonfiction texts to introduce and reinforce Tier 2 vocabulary words. Your child will solve puzzles and decode clues by reading short paragraphs, which promotes critical thinking and contextual understanding. If they answer incorrectly, they will receive explanations and a second chance to answer correctly, helping them progress. Each successful challenge reveals a secret code, allowing them to advance to the next level and earn points, fostering friendly competition on the leaderboard. The course improves essential vocabulary for reading comprehension and test prep by covering vocabulary development, reading strategies, and critical thinking. Structured as a series of engaging escape room challenges, each session focuses on vocabulary linked to various texts. With interactive discussions, slides, and video clips, my teaching style is hands-on and encourages active participation and collaboration. Your child will engage in guided games and optional collaborative puzzle-solving, ensuring a lively and supportive learning environment.
Learning Goals
Students will master Tier 2 vocabulary words, crucial for enhancing reading comprehension and academic success.Students will use strategies to effectively understand and analyze both fiction and nonfiction texts.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2023
5.0
1reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello!
My name is Ms. Wilson, but everyone calls me Louwi. With 30 years as a passionate educator, I aim to help students excel through engaging resources and tailored learning experiences. I believe in guiding students towards self-efficacy, nurturing their love for learning, and fostering their development as independent problem-solvers. Recognizing each student's uniqueness, I provide personalized instruction to encourage academic excellence, critical thinking, and creativity. Additionally, I mentor students in honing their executive function skills, such as organization and time management.
As a certified ELA and TESOL educator and executive function coach with a deep background in educational technology, my goal is to deliver engaging, standards-driven virtual learning experiences. My sessions encompass reading comprehension, writing skills, creative writing, grammar, organization, time management, and seamless integration of technologies, all tailored to meet each student's needs.
I'm excited to support your child's learning journey!
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-9 learners per class
