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Vocabulary Course for Rising 4th and 5th Grade: Prefix Family Sessions

In this 8-session course, rising 4th and 5th grade learners will use strategies to decode and determine the meaning of unknown words in grade level text. Goals will include vocabulary acquisition and gaining confidence in decoding text.
Michelle Lemmon
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5.0
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(2)
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What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
Simple homework assignments will be offered each day, to practice the skills taught and acquired during classes. Homework will not be required or assessed, although learners will have an opportunity to share their work with the group.
Assessment
In-class/session assessment will be ongoing to allow instructor to determine learners' progress and understanding of content. Summative assessments will be embedded in optional homework activities.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Intermediate Level
Welcome to Vocabulary Sessions for Rising 4th and 5th Grade: Prefix Family Sessions! In this dynamic class, learners will master strategies to independently decode and comprehend unfamiliar words encountered in grade-level texts. Through a blend of interactive activities, collaborative discussions, and guided reading exercises, students will delve into the world of prefixes and typical suffixes commonly found in 4th to 6th-grade level materials and assessments.

Our engaging sessions unfold through multimedia presentations, fostering active participation and providing valuable resources for parents to support their child's learning journey. Students will be encouraged to vocalize their understanding, engage in independent tasks, and collaborate within small groups, nurturing social learning experiences while reinforcing content comprehension.

Each session culminates in a comprehensive review, ensuring retention and understanding of key concepts. Additionally, our curriculum follows a spiraled approach, reinforcing and building upon previous lessons to promote continuous growth and mastery. Learners at any stage are welcome to join at any point, with our flexible structure accommodating seamless integration into the class.

By participating in Vocabulary Course for Rising 4th and 5th Grade, students can expect to enhance their reading fluency, deepen comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, and ultimately bolster their confidence as proficient readers. Join us on this empowering journey towards linguistic proficiency and academic success!

Learning Goals

Learners will grow working vocabulary, acquire new strategies to comprehend reading, and increase reading fluency, thereby gaining confidence.   Emphasis will be on learning Families of Prefixes and using that knowledge to apply to unknown words.
learning goal

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Prefix Family: "not"
 Reading and understanding the meaning of words with prefixes from the "not" Prefix Family: dis-, il-, im-, in-, non-, un-. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Prefix Family "position"
 Reading and understanding the meaning of words with prefixes from the "position" Prefix Family: pre-, fore-, mid-, inter-, post-. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Prefix Family "over and under"
 Reading and understanding the meaning of words with prefixes from the "over and under" Prefix Family: hyper-, over-, super-, hypo-, under-, sub-. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Prefix Families: "together" and "against"
 Reading and understanding the meaning of words with prefixes from the "together" and "against" Prefix Families: co-, com-, con- and anti', contra-. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Learners will need a notebook and pencil to be used each day.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
As a Reading Interventionist, I've spent the last 3 years teaching these vocabulary strategies to 3rd - 6th grade students, with great success.  I've seen long lasting results in students' reading confidence and comprehension.  It works!

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$50

weekly
2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class

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