Nature School: Beautiful Nature Words and Gentle ELA Literary Terms Review
Boost student vocabulary for content mastery through engaging nature journaling. Building joy for learning is Miss Amy's major skill. Teacher points out literary terms the class will see along the way. Gentle ELA literary terms review.
Amy Westrick, Certified English Teacher (She/Her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(57)
What's included
20 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
Writing occurs in class with clear modeling.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Boost your vocabulary and enjoy nature at the same time. Building joy for learning is Miss Amy's major skill. Teacher points out literary terms the class will see along the way. Gentle ELA literary terms review.
This is part one of a three-part series to level up your vocabulary and essay writing skills.
Learning Goals:
🌱Build background to enhance memorization.
🌱Recall meanings of multiple words through extended activities.
🌱Write crystal clear sentences.
🌱Use a journal to collect your writing and thoughts.
🌱Apply meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary words to achieve mastery.
I use multiple engagement activities throughout each lesson and apply strategies for multiple learning styles. I model how to do everything I ask students to do. I will help to focus a student's attention on that goal and the easiest steps we can take to get the results that are desired.
🌱Class Structure:
1. Greeting & Warm Up Activity
2. Explore and Investigate the deep meaning of the word.
3. Develop background via visual tour appealing to the five senses.
4. Create a lasting and happy memory through visual tour and questions activities.
5. Read brief excerpts which contain the word.
6. Write crystal clear sentences which invoke excitement and stir passion within your reader.
7. Teacher-led drawing and coloring activity.
8. Closing activity & Ideas for Enrichment
Students interact with teacher continuously through conversation. Class environment is warm and structured. Teacher pulls participation from all students and the atmosphere is light and friendly. Teacher uses a variety of methods to provide instruction: consistent modeling and review, slides, video clips, photos related to topic to build background and enhance comprehension. Easy discussion occurs near 80% in each class.
1. Mystery Word begins with S
clue: It is somehow related to water.
2. Mystery Word begins with P
clue: This word is related to growing.
3. Mystery Word begins with G
clue: This word is related to friends.
4. Mystery Word begins with M
clue: This word is related to a mirror.
5. Mystery Word begins with V
clue: This is a lively word.
6. Mystery Word begins with C
clue: This word can transport you to another place.
7. Mystery Word begins with R
clue: This word is related to movement.
8. Mystery Word begins with F
clue: This word is related to a group of beautiful things.
9. Mystery Word begins with A.
clue: This word is related to something which is captivating.
10. Mystery Word begins with V.
clue: This word is related to the goodness of life.
11. Mystery Word begins with P.
clue: This word is related to embracing the moment.
12. Mystery Word begins with M
clue: This word is related to sound.
13. Mystery Word begins with L
clue: This word is related to feeling content.
14. Mystery Word begins with P
clue: This word is related to beauty and clarity.
15. Mystery Word begins with R
clue: This word is related to light.
16. Mystery Word begins with S
clue: This word is related to eyesight.
17. Mystery Word begins with E
clue: This word is related to a gentle feeling.
18. Mystery Word begins with S
clue: This word is related to positivity.
19. Mystery Word begins with V.
clue: This word is related to clarity of sight and memory.
20. Mystery Word begins with A.
clue: This word is related to the color white.
The Best Way to Practice Beautiful Nature Words in English
Long-term retention of information and vocabulary words takes place in long-term memory.
This implies that a word should remain relevant to you for use in a week, month, or even a year after it has been committed to long-term memory.
Making words meaningful to you is the first step towards transferring words from your short-term memory to your long-term memory.
*Students will need to have their camera on and participate fully.
*I will keep note of which lesson your student has completed, in case a break is needed due to vacation or absence.
*This is not a lecture type of class. Students do need to participate fully.
Due to the nature of this course, a student should have at least a beginner level of English fluency.
This course is meant to run as 20 meetings in succession. I do suggest students meet with me twice per week for 10 weeks to reach optimum progress.Learning Goals
Build background to enhance memorization.
Recall meanings of multiple words through extended activities.
Write crystal clear sentences.
Use a journal to collect your writing and thoughts.
Apply meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary words to achieve mastery.
Other Details
Learning Needs
I teach classes for grades 2-12 for Neurodivergent and Traditional Students. I utilize numerous strategies to teach learners of all backgrounds and abilities. I teach a wide array of students with unique learning needs.
Parental Guidance
*Students will need to have their camera on and participate fully.
*I will keep note of which lesson your student has completed, in case a break is needed due to vacation or absence.
*This is not a lecture type of class. Students do need to participate fully.
This course is meant to run as 20 meetings in succession. I do suggest students meet with me twice per week for 10 weeks to reach optimum progress.
Supply List
Learners will need: a composition book from the dollar store and a pencil colored pencils optional: a thin line marker to outline drawing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
57reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Grand Valley State University
🦉 The 2024-2025 school year is my 19th year of teaching! 🖥️
My teaching style is conversational, literary, thoughtful, and concrete. I will use my depth of experience, creativity, and knack for connecting with students to create memorable learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. I will use any means I can to help your student take my content knowledge and apply it to a range of scenarios from daily life. I want your student to excel in any area that I teach and use my incredibly abstract creativity to meet your students where they are academically and boost their knowledge, their ability, and their self-esteem. Reviews
Live Group Class
$35
weekly or $350 for 20 classes2x per week, 10 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-10 learners per class
