Vocabulary Workshop
In this weekly ongoing class, students will learn and practice 10 SAT/ACT vocabulary words.
Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students receive links to a Quizlet and a Nearpod activity to complete on their own. This does not need to be turned in to the instructor.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Unlock Your Word Power! Want to ace standardized tests, excel in college, and impress teachers with your writing? A strong vocabulary is the key, and there's no better time to start building it than now! In this dynamic, ongoing weekly class, students will master 10 powerful words per session, expanding their linguistic toolbox while having fun along the way. Each session dives deep into SAT/ACT-level words, exploring their etymology, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and real-world usage. Students will also gain access to Quizlet, an interactive platform with flashcards and games, to reinforce their learning outside of class. No two weeks are the same—each class features a fresh set of words, and students can join any session or skip as needed. Whether you attend a few weeks or the whole course, your vocabulary will keep growing! Class Flow: We start with a fun warm-up using one of the week’s featured words. Students are encouraged to try pronouncing the words as we go through the definitions. Engaging visuals and examples help bring these words to life. In the second part of class, affectionately dubbed The Regurgitation Station, students "regurgitate" what they’ve learned by typing the words back into chat when prompted. This playful activity helps reinforce word associations as we review meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and roots. We wrap up with a creative challenge! Students craft sentences using one or more vocabulary words based on a fun image prompt, making sure the words really stick in their minds. Sample Word Set: verbose, urbane, revere, preclude, malevolence, gregarious, equivocal, enumerate, bias, aromatic Ready to flex your word muscles? Let’s start building a vocabulary that sets you up for success! ***I also offer this same class in a small-group setting: https://outschool.com/classes/vocabulary-workshop-small-group-T4gtOo0f ***Can't make my live classes? Try out a flex class for only $10! These are the exact same materials and activities as the live classes, but in a convenient, pre-recorded format. The links are in this pdf: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VOrKP0AD7Hag_v54iz8g1HuhE6GcNWhY-cYVS55KHY/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Goals
Each week students will learn and study 10 vocabulary words.
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Parental Guidance
Parents, students can do the optional Nearpod activity. Nearpod does require parental permission.
Joined February, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 1832 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-17 learners per class
