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Vocabulary Success With Reading Comprehension and Writing-Middle School SP
Reading Success Academy-Spelling- by Paula Smith
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Weekly vocabulary class for 5th-8th graders. Each weekly unit has a vocabulary list of 15 words, 2 recorded video lessons, and 3 worksheets. This weekly program has spelling instruction and a reading comprehension, and writing activity.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
This vocabulary course was designed for upper elementary and middle school students struggling with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling. Each week a new list of fifteen words is assigned. Each list includes a range of vocabulary words from 6th-8th grade levels. Two videos are released each week. Each video is around 20 minutes in length. A materials packet is provided in PDF format. The materials packet includes at least 4 worksheet activities, a word list with definitions,...
41 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Welcome to Class!What you can expect from this course.Lesson 2Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 3Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 2Lesson 4Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 5Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 3Lesson 6Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 7Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 4Lesson 8Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 9Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 5Lesson 10Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 11Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 6Lesson 12Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 13Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 7Lesson 14Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 15Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 8Lesson 16Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 17Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 9Lesson 18Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 19Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 10Lesson 20Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 21Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 11Lesson 22Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 23Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 12Lesson 24Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 25Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 13Lesson 26Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 27Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 14Lesson 28Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 29Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 15Lesson 30Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 31Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 16Lesson 32Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 33Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 17Lesson 34Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 35Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 18Lesson 36Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 37Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 19Lesson 38Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 39Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.Week 20Lesson 40Introduction of the Word ListLearn the definition and uses of each word on the list.Lesson 41Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of ContextsA deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts.
- Students will be able to use fifteen new vocabulary words in their writing and conversations. They will improve their reading comprehension over time by learning the meanings of fifteen new words every week.
I am a state-certified Elementary Teacher in Missouri. In my private reading tutoring practice, I have watched my students become strong and independent readers and spellers by using my approach. I have taught nearly 3,000 students on Outschool since March 2020 in first through middle school grade levels.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: A multiple-choice Vocabulary worksheet, a Scrambled words Spelling Worksheet, and a Reading Comprehension fill-in-the-blank worksheet is assigned weekly. A sentence or story/article writing activity is assigned each week for students to practice using the newly learned vocabulary words in their writing.Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Assessments are given in the form of teacher feedback on writing assignments.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Grades are only offered if the parent requests them during the first week of class.
The method of instruction, for the spelling component of this class, is Phono-Graphix which is based on the Science of Reading and is Dyslexia-friendly.
This class is appropriate for advanced 5th-grade students and 6th-8th graders.
Students will need a vocabulary journal. This can be a spiral notebook, a composition book, or a 3-fastener folder with writing paper.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher-created content.
Joined February, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Central Missouri State University
LucieBachelor's Degree from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Gage NevinsBachelor's Degree in Education from Kansas State University
Paula Smith1 teacher has teaching certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $360 for all content41 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 10-14
