The Wacky, Wonderful World of Words
In this small-group language arts class, students will strengthen their vocabulary and spelling through word games, tongue twisters, poems, and written practice.
Aurore Sibley, M.S. Ed
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(40)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will consist of coming up with additional examples of word groups or returning with a small sample of writing. Students may also be encouraged to share examples of new vocabulary they may have discovered in reading. There will not be a large focus on assignments in between meetings but a few artistic creations including poems with be included.Assessment
Learner progress is assessed through participation.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
We will explore vocabulary and strengthen spelling through word play and games, such as word scrambles, Madlibs, tongue twisters, and creating short poems and stories using the vocabulary with which we are working. Students will learn about word groups such as "there, their and they're" and silent letters such as the 'k' in knight, know and knit will be a focus, as well as developing an understanding of what a noun, adjective and verb are and when to use them. Homophones, synonyms and antonyms will be explored. The class is meant to be a fun way in which to strengthen and practice vocabulary and spelling and can support students of varying abilities. Writing materials such as paper and colored pencils or pens will be required. Prepare to have fun!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings, (homophones), as well as synonyms and antonyms. There will be some focus on spelling words that are commonly used but include silent letters, such as the silent 'h' in hour and the silent 'k' in knight. We will discuss nouns, verbs and adjectives and when to use them while building our vocabulary through word games.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, pens and colored pencils for writing are required. It is helpful to have a notebook in which to keep one's work together in one place.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The content of the class is designed by the teacher but some pre-existing worksheets will be shared with the group as well.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
40reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Sunbridge College
Aurore is a Waldorf-trained teacher who specializes in educational support and has taught and tutored through the grades. Reviews
Live Group Class
$99
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
