Vocabulary Workshop (extended practice)
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This is the same material as the popular 35-minute Vocabulary Workshop, but students receive an extra 20 minutes of guided practice using the new words and writing sentences. A large vocabulary is critical to future success on standardized tests, in college, and in the workplace. So why not start building a better vocabulary right now? In this ongoing weekly class, students will learn 10 vocabulary words during each session. We will examine each word's etymology, part of speech, synonyms,...
My passion -- as well as my professional background -- is writing. Professionally, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I've been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. I've also taught writing and literature classes to students of all ages and abilities. For this class in particular, I bring my innate love of vocabulary and big, beautiful words! On a personal note, I have homeschooled all five of my children and taught them all to read and write... and with each it has been a different experience! What's easy for one child is not easy for another. When I teach online, I always remember that it's important to keep learning fun and to incorporate different methods of teaching to reach all my students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
***Use coupon code LORELLE20245 for $5 off any class.*** Welcome! I'm here because I love writing, reading, and teaching, and through Outschool I'm able to blend all three. I offer classes in writing and literature analysis (especially poetry),...
Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 252 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 10-15
3-15 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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