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Roots & Rules: Vocabulary and Spelling Essentials Self-Paced
Jess Coulter, M.A.T. (Orton-Gillingham, Dyslexia)
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In this self-paced class, readers will practice reading, spelling, and making meaning with common prefixes and suffixes through games, activities, and fun!
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 3
**Please Note: This is a self-paced course, allowing your learner to watch the videos, practice the skills, and play the games when it is convenient for you. There are no live meetings for this course, but I will be available with tips, tricks, and advice to help your learner succeed.** Research has found that a 5th grade student's understanding of word parts, or knowledge of morphology, is a better indicator of reading comprehension than his or her vocabulary level (Kieffer et al., 2007)....
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Prefixes and SuffixesWeek 2Lesson 2Suffix -s, -es (Introduction to change y-->i rule)Week 3Lesson 3Suffix -ing (introduction to drop e and double rules)Week 4Lesson 4Suffix -ed and review of all suffix spelling rulesWeek 5Lesson 5Prefix un-, dis-Week 6Lesson 6Prefix in- (assimilated prefix)Week 7Lesson 7Suffix -erWeek 8Lesson 8Suffix -estWeek 9Lesson 9Suffixes -ful, -lessWeek 10Lesson 10Prefixes re-, mis-
Students will improve their understanding of prefixes, suffixes, base words, and associated spelling words. This will help them to understand new words, spell correctly, and become word detectives.
I am a certified elementary teacher with years of experience in schools. I have also taught ESL for 3 years on-line, and hold an MA in Teaching from Dominican University. I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach through IMSE (30-hour) and the Reed Charitable Foundation Classroom Educator (30-hour course).
Homework Offered
A worksheet to practice each skill will be included with each lesson.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assignments are offered with each topic and provide a quick understanding check for learners. Mastering affixes and associated spelling changes takes time, so knowledge will continue to improve throughout class. Feedback will be given on all assignments posted in the classroom.Grades Offered
This class uses strategies aligned with the Science of Reading, which support all learners (including dyslexic learners) in attaining the skills necessary to read.
Learners will practice spelling rules--it is helpful to have paper and pencil or white board and marker available.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The site "genial.ly" will be used to host games and resources that are interactive for game portions of the class. To access genial.ly, learners do not need to have a log-in or password, and are not able to navigate away from the link provided.
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Hello Outschool families! Young learners are full of so much curiosity, insight, and natural love of learning! But school can sometimes stifle this love of learning, and small frustrations can become bigger. I love finding fun and innovative ways...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $100 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 14 learners
Ages: 8-12
