Weekly Spelling and Vocabulary Practice I
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
By mastering spelling rules and patterns, students can expect to see: *Improved Reading Comprehension: students will recognize and understand words more easily, leading to improved reading comprehension and understanding of various texts. *Confident Writing Skills: Proper spelling empowers students to write with confidence, ensuring that their ideas are conveyed clearly and effectively, setting a strong foundation for future writing endeavors. *Expanded Vocabulary: Mastering spelling expands...
Students will master spelling advanced phonics sounds like schwa, Bossy R syllables, vowel teams, tricky plural rules, silent letter combinations and common homophones.
I have taught in my homeschool for 16+ years and taught ESL for 5+ years online -- spelling is just a challenge! English is hard sometimes! It is such a mish-mash of other languages that it creates some crazy ways to spell words that must be learned apart from the standard phonics rules. Practice and reinforcement are the best tools for memorizing these common words...games and friends make the learning fun! I have a journalism degree from PSU and am IMSE Orton-Gillingham trained in phonics and reading instruction.
Homework Offered
Practice! Practice! Practice! Optional activities sent out after class each week.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A ready-to-learn attitude, some paper, and a pencil or pen! (or a dry erase board) The week's list will be posted after class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I'm a word nerd at heart, deeply passionate about delving into word origins, uncovering the myriad meanings of words, and exploring how we use language in our everyday lives. My passion is to develop a love of lifelong learning and to help...
Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 336 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-11
2-8 learners per class