Meaningful Vocabulary and Spelling in Conversation: Everyday Language Made Easy! (Grades 4-6)
The focus of this discussion-focused group class is to actively learn and practice vocabulary and spelling for general life and academics. The focus of this class will be on learning roots and using words in natural conversation.
Vanessa Roach
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(363)
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This course is appropriate for advanced 3rd graders, and on-pace 4th through 6th graders. Students are exposed to about 10-15 new words per week. This method of teaching vocabulary and spelling goes beyond the traditional approach of simply assigning words for the week and was created with well-grounded research on what students need to develop a rich vocabulary. Students are not wasting classtime by writing down definitions! This class teaches vocab and spelling through conversation, writing prompts, and games! There is a focus on common words that share roots. Example words: (habitual, habitat, genial, generation) Class breakdown: Class 1: 1. Vocab warmup (test prep practice) 2. Intro to words using memes, pictures, jokes, etc. Discussion around the words 3. Application of the words (changing suffixes, writing, etc.) Class 2: 1. Vocab Warmup 2. Review Games/Activities 3. Spelling Quiz (students spell words on paper and self check themselves) 4. Vocab Quiz (Google Forms)
Learning Goals
•Focuses on making connections between new vocabulary and personal experiences, rather than simply memorizing a list of generic definitions and words.
•Allows students several opportunities to play with words and their meanings, thinking deeply about how words can change meanings based on the context in which they appear.
•Teaches students to notice word meanings and how those meanings impact the overall message of a text or oral conversation. Students learn spelling word patterns
•Helps students understand the value of having a rich vocabulary.
Other Details
Supply List
paper and pencil or whiteboard on day 2 (quiz day)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Quizlet
Google Forms
Blooket
Gimkit
Students will not need to make an account. Links will be shared during class.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
363reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
👋 Hello, and thank you for visiting my Outschool profile! Since I was 5 years-old, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Now, 7 years in my career, I still love it. There is nothing that I enjoy more than helping my students reach their goals and become better readers, writers, and thinkers. In all of my classes, I incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies and focus on making learning enjoyable.
In my brick-and-mortar classes, I work with all levels of students (IEP students, general education, and high ability students). My goal as a teacher is to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to help your child achieve their goals and become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers. More than that, I encourage students to fall in love with learning.
For Outschool, I teach literature-based courses, novel studies, writing courses, grammar, vocabulary/etymology, test prep, and reading comprehension/strategies. My classes cater to all learning types and students are expected to participate in order to get the most out of the lesson. Students will complete my classes feeling accomplished and successful, as building confidence and true enjoyment in the subject is my first priority.
I have specialized training/experience in helping students prepare for most types of test prep including: PSAT, SAT, NWEA, MAP tests, AP Literature Test, High school entrance exams (ISEE/SSAT (all levels), HSPT, and SHSAT
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and being frequently caffeinated.
🏅🏆 Experience/Education:
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Gifted Education 3-12, Special Education 5-12)
-TESOL (120 hour) certified
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-Certification in High Ability/Gifted Learning Strategies
-Certification in Teaching Students with Learning Exceptionalities
-SAT/PSAT Testing Administrator (5 years)
-Experience tutoring for a variety of tests (ACT/SAT, ISEE, SHSAT, AP, etc.)
-Harkness Socratic Seminar Trained
-Indiana Writing Workshop Trained
Thank you for your time! I hope to see your child in my classroom soon! Have a blessed day!Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-12 learners per class
