Vocabulary and Spelling for Grades 3-4 Part 1
Young learners will learn and master new vocabulary words, understanding their meanings, and honing their spelling skills through engaging activities and lessons.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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1 hour per week. I will assign 10 vocabulary words per week along with a worksheet, spelling, definition, sentence writing and other activities for your student to put their new knowledge to practical use.Assessment
Vocabulary and spelling assessments are offered to families who request them.Grading
Letter grades for assignments are offered to families who request them.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
📒Your child will embark on a journey to master essential vocabulary skills. They'll start by grasping basic vocabulary terms, exploring word families, and understanding how context aids comprehension, along with delving into synonyms and antonyms. Then, they'll identify nouns and verbs, understand descriptive words, and recognize homophones and compound words. Next, they'll adopt strategies like visual aids and associations to expand their vocabulary, while also beginning to keep a vocabulary journal and practice using a new word daily. Finally, they'll consolidate learning through a review of prior concepts and an assessment to gauge their vocabulary understanding and retention. ✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️ 🙌🏻 What does "Flexible Schedule" mean and why is it great for this class? This Flexible Schedule class has🚫 no live meetings! 🚫 Recorded lessons and conversation-starters/assignments will be posted to the virtual classroom on Outschool.com for the students to enjoy at their own pace and per their own schedule! Each lesson includes an interactive element, that encourages the student to type a response after watching the week's lesson. I strive for supportive interactions with my students and the adults in their lives. Please feel free to message me with any questions you have about the class. 🙌🏻 Reasons a FLEX class may be a better option for your student than a LIVE class: 1.) You do not have to worry about/deal with poor internet connection, other students' behavior, schedule conflicts, etc.! 2.) You can watch the videos whenever you want to! Then, you can re-watch the videos whenever you want to! Pause, skip, back up, slow down, speed up, replay! You go at your own pace! 3.) There is MORE TIME between classes so you can digest the information, ask questions, PRACTICE, & relax!
Learning Goals
Understanding Vocabulary Basics: Students will grasp fundamental vocabulary concepts such as synonyms, antonyms, word families, context clues, and parts of speech.
Expanding Vocabulary Knowledge: Students will acquire a diverse range of vocabulary words, including common and advanced terms, across various subject areas.
Applying Vocabulary Skills: Students will learn to apply their vocabulary knowledge in context, including reading comprehension, writing exercises, storytelling, and subject-specific discussions.
Critical Thinking and Analysis: Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing word meanings, identifying word relationships, and deciphering unfamiliar words using context clues.
Language Development: Students will enhance their language skills, including phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension, and expressive language, through vocabulary acquisition and usage.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Building Vocabulary part 1
Introduction to basic vocabulary terms.
Introduction to keeping a vocabulary journal.
Learning about word families.
Understanding how context helps in understanding words. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Building Vocabulary part 2
Exploring synonyms and antonyms. Exploring Word Roots: Common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. 9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Building Vocabulary part 3
Compound Words: Introduce compound words and how they are formed by combining two or more words.
Multiple Meaning Words (Homonyms): Discuss words that have multiple meanings and how context helps determine which meaning is intended. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Building Vocabulary part 4
Creating visual representations of vocabulary words.
Using associations to remember new words.
Learning a new word each day and using it in context. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree from American Military University
I have ten years experience as an educational volunteer at my children's schools. I have earned my B.A in Homeland Security and a M.A. in Emergency and Disaster Management. Reviews
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