Mastering Vocabulary for High School Entrance Exams: ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, Sshat

This course is specifically designed for high school entrance exams, but can also be used for general vocabulary knowledge. This course is ongoing; learners can join or leave at any time, however, the vocabulary does increase in complexity as the class continues.

Each week, students are exposed to 30 words through reading passages, vocab in context, and Greek and Latin roots. A Quizlet file will be posted on the classroom, however, students will encounter the words in reading, test questions, and in conversational forms each class. 

Schedule of Class

1. Warmups (3 analogies)
2. Reading In Context Passage with Questions
3. Synonyms/Antonyms
4. Roots
5. Vocabulary in writing and conversation

Homework (optional): 25 question assessment

This course uses Vocabulary Builder Curriculum

Schedule

Week of 1/7: Vocabulary in "The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow" reading passage, Vocabulary of mood and behavior, Root "pel"

Week of 1/14: Social Studies Reading Passage, Vocabulary of Work-Related Terms, Roots "gen" and "mort"

Week of 1/21: Science Reading Passages, vocabulary from animals, prefixes "hyper" and "hypo"

Week of 1/28: Context clues from the humanities ("Story of Icarus and Daedalus), Number Prefixes and word parts

Week of 2/4: Social studies passages, confusing words, prefixes "ante" and "anti"

Week of 2/11: Science article, vocabulary of mood and personality, "sub, super"

Week of 2/18: "Paul Bunyan and the Tall Tale," vocabulary of forms and shapes, prefix "ex"


MISSED CLASSES
If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The PowerPoint lessons and quizzes are always available as well. Do note that learners that leave and then come back (i.e. pausing a subscription) may not be able to see my posts if I posted anything while they are away. Reach out to see if you missed anything. Recordings are unfortunately unavailable for weeks that your learner does not attend AND if they have not been present for a live class (Outschool Policy).

REFUND POLICY 
If your student is not able to attend in person but stays enrolled, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recordings, and receive feedback for assignments. I do provide refunds for emergency situations. If you have a tech or Zoom issue, contact Support and mention the Happiness Guarantee.

RECORDINGS
Recordings are released automatically. Do note that a student must attend at least one live class in order to be able to see the recordings

PARTICIPATION
Providing students an enjoyable and safe learning environment is my top priority. New students must briefly confirm identity and then they may choose to keep cameras off if they wish. Students are welcome to participate/communicate in the way that they are most comfortable with (chat or raising hand and speaking). I also do not cold call on students; this can be very anxiety-inducing for learners.