Word of the Day Vocabulary With Miss Meghan
Learners will join me on a quest to build their vocabulary in areas that are fun and interesting to them! Each week will have a theme based on topics that they enjoy. Dive deeper into the rich language of pop culture favorites.
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
includedAssessment
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
This class focuses on a new vocabulary word each week. We will stick to a MONTHLY theme and the words will be taken from things that YOU love! This MONTH will be Tortured Poets Edition (*SWIFTIE ALERT!*). Each class will take a new vocabulary word that you might not know the meaning of. We will not only learn what the word means, but we will learn where is came from, how to use it, and create our own piece of writing with it. These are quick lessons, but you will walk away learning something fun and new! Each class I will be introducing a new word and encouraging students to use context clues and think about that word and what it means. Then we will follow that with the exact definition. We will learn the origin of the word after that. We will end the class taking some time to create our own writing pieces and sharing them out with the group if the students choose to do so. My teaching style is fun and interactive, but I also respect students when they choose not the participate or share. I will utilize video clips, music, and discussion throughout the lesson. The words for the next 5 weeks are as follows: August 26- Precocious (from "I Hate It Here") September 9- Beguile (from "Peter") September 16- Asylum (from "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?") September 23-Bereft (from "How Did It End?") September 30-Albatross (from "Albatross")
Learning Goals
Students will learn and develop a more extensive vocabulary based on topics they enjoy.
Students will learn the word origins in order to develop a greater understanding of language and vocabulary.
Other Details
Learning Needs
My background is in special education with 13 years of experience. I welcome ALL learners including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, Non-Speaking, and ASD. I provide a visual learning experience and I am happy to include any accomodation if able.
Parental Guidance
We will be using clean lyrics from the music this month and I will be avoiding crude language and materials.
Pre-Requisites
Learner should have a basic understanding of the English Language.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I currently hold a Masters Degree in Elementary Education as well as a Special Education certification. I have a bachelors degree in Journalism and Digital Cinema. I have 12 years of teaching experience and some fun tales of working as an intern with Ebert and Roeper on the set of At the Movies!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class