Reading Can Be Puzzling: Popcorn Words 1X (Sight Words & High Frequency Words)

In this one-time class, learners will use NearPod to practice beginner level reading, vocabulary, and spelling, but most specifically, to work on sight words and high frequency words. Sight words are words that need to be memorized by "sight" in that we cannot sound a lot of them out and many do not follow traditional English rules. Example: the, have, of, they, from. High frequency words are words that are used often, but even if readers can sound them out, it is recommended they be memorized to aid in fluency. 

In my "Popcorn Words" series, we will refer to both sight words and high frequency words as "popcorn words" because they "pop" out at us while reading so frequently. 

In this class, we will learn a total of six popcorn words and the letters /Aa/ and /Bb/ while working on spelling, word recognition, and learning the correct way to use each word in a sentence. We will pair each popcorn word to its own picture to help with definition and memorization of each word. This is something that I've found my students love! Having the paired pictures not only helps with memorization and retainment of information, but drastically improves self-esteem and confidence in reading because it takes the overwhelm out of it and my students see that they actually CAN do it! Reading is REALLY HARD! Confidence is they key to success. I've found that by having engaging lessons, games, and boosting confidence in my students and my own children, they actually like to read and it becomes fun.

We will work on spelling, filling in missing letters, using vowel sounds, and pairing the word to the photo. We will practice together with the famous, "Time to Climb" in NearPod as well as matching games, drag and drop, and memory tests!

This lesson will have two printable booklets using the lesson's sentences. One booklet will have all of the mnemonic device photos above the words to aid in memory. The other booklet will not have the pictures for advanced practice. These will be in the form of pdfs and attached to the classroom post that contains the NearPod link/code.

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This one-time class is a teaser for my multiday courses "Reading Can Be Puzzling: Popcorn Words". Use this class as a trial to determine if your learner will enjoy using the gaming resource, NearPod, to learn sight words, spelling, and phonics. 

NearPod is necessary for your learner to participate in this class.
Please read below for specifics on NearPod if you are new to using this resource.

***If, after completion of this class, you decide to enroll your child into my multi-day "Reading Can Be Puzzling: Popcorn Words (Part 1)", I will do a 10% discount upon enrollment with coupon code SHIELDSPOPCORN10. 
Get started at https://outschool.com/classes/reading-can-be-puzzling-popcorn-words-LqZ9RXqa and enter the coupon code at checkout.***


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WHAT IS NEARPOD?!

The lessons will use NearPod, which is an additional resource accessible from smartphones and tablets as well as browsers. It has interactive features and games for your learner to participate in. I will send out a class announcement about one hour before class starts with the NearPod link and code for you to log in. NearPod is necessary for learners to participate!

**You do NOT have to create a NearPod account to join the lesson and you do NOT have to pay for it. 
The link or code from me is all you need for access. 

Upon enrollment of this course, you will be sent an automatic welcome email with a pdf I've created with very specific directions on NearPod and how I run my course. Don't worry, it is simple and straightforward. :) 
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns on NearPod!

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***My Business Policy***

REFUNDS:
Every class is set to a limited refund policy. This means that a full refund will be provided if you cancel, unsubscribe, or withdraw from the class within 24 hours of your purchase OR up to a week in advance of the class. After this period of time, no refunds will be issued.

Refunds will not be issued for any case of a student no-show in which the student misses class. My schedule holds a dedicated spot for your child each week. In the event that your child misses class, your payment is a reservation of that time that cannot otherwise be utilized by, scheduled for, or transferred to another student. Additionally; no refunds or makeup classes will be issued for class time lost due to students/parents being unprepared for class. Please read the full class description before enrolling to ensure you can be fully prepared come class start time.

TRANSFERS:
Transfer requests will be accepted if the request is sent no less than 24 hours prior to the class start time and only for ongoing courses. If you have something come up and cannot make your section time, please send me a transfer request as soon as possible for another time during that same week. In the event of a one-time transfer and you would like your child moved back to their original section day/time, you need to send another transfer request or your child will stay in the current section. 

There will be no transfers for student no shows under any circumstances.

STUDENT NO-SHOWS:
A student no-show is defined as a student absence with no prior arrangements made with me.
There will be no refunds or transfers for student no-shows under any circumstances. 

In cases of no-shows for private classes or classes that happen to only have one learner, it is Outschool's policy that the class is automatically cancelled if no student shows up after 10 minutes have elapsed and you forfeit your payment for that class. If you have a private class with me, ALWAYS reach out before class starts if there is a reason you cannot make it.

If you experience a family emergency at the last minute that requires you to miss class, please contact Outschool via support@outschool.com in terms of refunds, etc. for this kind of situation.

MAKEUP CLASSES:
Makeup classes are not offered at this time due to varying schedules.

OUTSCHOOL POLICIES:
Only the enrolled student is permitted into the classroom and allowed to be on screen and participating in the class. Students may share a screen if and only if they are both enrolled into the class and in that section. Friends, cousins, parents, siblings, etc. are not permitted to be on screen at all.

When entering your Zoom meeting, please make sure that your screen name matches your learner's name on the roster OR the enrolling parent's name on their profile. Any other names will not be admitted into the classroom due to safety and privacy concerns. If we as teachers cannot verify who is entering, it is against policy to admit them.

Every student must turn on their video for teachers to verify that there is in fact, a child, in the classroom due to privacy and safety concerns. If you prefer your child not be on camera, you need to contact Outschool prior to the class to be "verified" beforehand. Refusing to turn on your camera for teachers to verify a child will result in removal from the Zoom meeting immediately.

Only one Zoom account will be admitted into the classroom per student. All Zoom meetings are recorded. Parents and/or guardians are not authorized to watch the class from a second device, but all classroom recordings are available in the classroom page for your viewing after the class has concluded. Some recordings may be deleted if something inappropriate happens during the lesson i.e. nudity or offensive behavior.