Private Spelling Instruction - Weekly Classes
On-going spelling using the Word Sort methodology to teach students to analyze words in order to understand the spelling patterns and not just employ rote memorization.
Angela Dunton, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(131)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
During this class students will meet with the teacher once a week for face-to-face instruction in spelling patterns utilizing the "Word Sort" method that teaches students to examine words for how they look and sound to determine which spelling pattern to use. It helps them learn the spelling patterns used in English language, in a sequential program that begins as young as Kindergarten and goes through the college level. Students are placed based on ability level and move forward from there. Students will receive direct instruction about a specific spelling pattern and then will be introduced to up to 25 words that will be sorted into a variety of categories. For example in a simple long a sort students would divide words into one of 3 categories: short vowel a, long vowel a_e (vowel, consonant, silent e) and oddballs (words that do not follow the pattern). They will sort their words with modeling from the teacher and support throughout the process. They will have opportunities to ask questions, answer questions, and work directly with the teacher for the entire period. Class is structured as follow: 1. Introduction to symbols: short vowel, long vowel, sort pattern codes specific to what they are learning. 2. Introduction to sort pattern for the week with explanation of the pattern 3. After modeling how to set up the sorts and sorting 3 examples students will take over with guidance and help from teacher to sort their words. In multi student classes each students will have multiple turns to decide where words go. 4. At the end students will be prompted to make observations about the patterns and rules as well as ask questions or comment on that weeks sort. 5. At the end of class students will have a chance to ask any questions and receive help using the Spelling City app. During the week students will be able to contact the teacher and receive support in areas of confusion or struggle.
Learning Goals
Primary Goals:
Students will be able to
1. improve spelling performance in specific spelling patterns
2. articulate which pattern they are working on
3. understand and apply symbology of word sorts ie short vowel, long vowel, CVC and CVCe to this weeks words
4. be able to form opinions and make observations about their spelling words and sorts
Secondary Goals:
Students will be able to
1. Listen with empathy
2. Participate in group activities
3. Form and share opinions
4. Communicate orally with teacher about class content
Other Details
Supply List
Boom Learning app and Vocabulary A-Z website or app (fee paid by teacher).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
BOOM Learning and Vocabulary A-Z apps - fee will be paid by teacher, parents do NOT need to buy the software program. Students will be given codes at the first class.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
131reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! You can call me Miss Angela! I am a mother to a wonderful daughter, 2 dogs, 9 chickens and 2 rabbits.
On Outschool, my classes have focused heavily on Princess Pre-K/Kindergarten, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Story times and animal science based classes. My Princess Pre-K classes were the first to be offered on Outschool.
I have over 15 years experience teaching every grade and a wide variety of subjects. As my interest grew and developed, my teaching repertoire expanded. For the past 2 years I taught K-2 in a tiny village in Alaska. Prior to that I taught K-8 social studies, language arts and agriculture. My other teaching experiences include K-12 social studies, agriculture and educational technology. I have both a bachelor and masters degrees in education and am currently working on elementary and reading specialist programs.
From day 1, I have believed that BOTH teaching and learning should be fun and relevant. I value technology as a learning and communication tool, agriculture, learning and teaching about other cultures, book, books and more books and lastly, I am passionate about teaching reading and helping struggling readers become book lovers.
My classes are highly structured with specific learning goals that focus on academics, social/emotional and communication. I hope you stop by and try out a class.
Miss Angela ... P.S. try not to laugh too hard at the video .. its not my speciality
Reviews
Live Private Class
$25
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
