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The Word Fun Club: Exciting Times With the English Language & Writing (Gr. 2-4)

From the beginning, grammar can be exciting! Join our Word Fun Club to make sense of different types of words and how to use them correctly and cleverly when we write. We'll have fun with prefixes, synonyms, compound words, and more.
Miss Wendy
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
USE COUPON CODE: WENDYWFC3 to get $3 off your first class with me!

We will crack the code of prefixes, suffixes and root words; master compound words and contractions; unlock the power of synonyms and antonyms; uncover the fun of homophones and homographs; and bring language to life with metaphors, similes and colorful idioms. These topics will support your learner's academic progress and foster a love of language.

Each lesson includes worksheets I have created unique to this class. I send these materials out in an announcement message via the online classroom each week. I encourage families to print these resources if they have the means to do so. Having the materials printed and ready to go by the start of each class can enhance your learner's engagement and participation. If families are unable to print the materials, learners are able to see and follow along with the activity/worksheet on my screen. Students are welcome to engage in activities on a blank sheet of paper if this works best for your family.

Class Layout:
Introductions & Sharing
Interactive Lesson of the Week's Topic
Group Activity & Discussion to Practice the Lesson
Writing Sentences With Guided Assistance to Implement the Lesson

The course topics will cycle through on a 12-week basis. 
Your learner can join in every week or the weeks that work best for your schedule. If a section is already in progress, your learner is welcome to join at any time.  
(This schedule is subject to change.)

Week of 10/20 - 10/26: Compound words (fun visualizing)

Week of 10/27 - 11/02: Contractions (how to use and read them) 

Week of 11/03 - 11/09: Latin and Greek root words (their meanings)

Week of 11/10 - 11/16: Common prefixes (their meanings) 

Week of 11/17 - 11/23:  Common suffixes (their meanings)

Week of 11/24 - 11/30: Synonyms (fun learning and using words with similar meanings)

Week of 12/01 - 12/07: Antonyms (fun learning and using words with opposite meanings)

Week of 12/08 - 12/14: Homophones  (word play with spelling and meanings)

Week of 12/15 - 12/21: Homographs (word play with pronunciation and meanings)

Week of 12/22 - 12/28:  NO CLASSES THIS WEEK.

Week of 12/29 - 01/04:  NO CLASSES THIS WEEK.

Week of 01/05 - 01/11: Similes (the power of "as" and "like" to describe something)

Week of 01/12 - 01/18: Metaphors (the power of "is" to describe something)

Week of 01/19 - 01/25: Idioms (fun with common phrases that aren't to be taken literally)
Learning Goals
Become word detectives who can break down and understand tricky vocabulary
Feel more confident in their English Language Arts classes
learning goal

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Supply List
Please have paper, writing/drawing tools (pencils, colored pencils, pen and an eraser) and a yellow highlighter accessible. Specific materials (such as PDF print outs) will be posted in the classroom prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University
I have taught English Language Arts to elementary and middle school students for nearly 25 years. (public and private schools, homeschool, private & group tutoring, overseas)

My degree and experience in journalism, public relations and communications have enhanced my ability to empower strong writers. 

I have experience teaching children at all ability levels, including English Language Learners.

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weekly
1x per week
40 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-7 learners per class

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