Word Quest: Jungle Temple - Spelling and Reading Class
Learn strategies to improve reading and spelling of words with tricky endings. Then utilize those skills in a jungle temple escape room. Lessons are research based and effective for all students, including those with dyslexia.
Heather Hemmelgarn (Certified Orton-Gillingham)
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Activities per week are available to reinforce and review concepts. These optional assignments will not be graded.Certificate of Completion
To celebrate their participation in our Word Quest, each student will receive a printable certificate of achievement.Class Experience
🗺️ Join the Adventure! This fun, interactive class will get even the most reluctant learners excited about reading and spelling. ▪️Master Tricky Word Endings: -dge, -tch, -y, -le and long vowel endings. ▪️Solve Puzzles and Riddles: Use reading and spelling skills to tackle challenges in a jungle temple themed escape room. ▪️Orton-Gillingham Approach: Systematic, and multisensory techniques designed for all learners, especially those with dyslexia. ▪️Fun and Educational: Build essential skills while enjoying an exciting adventure. 📍Why This Class? ▪️Ideal for students who enjoy problem solving and interactive learning. ▪️Engaging activities and age-appropriate vocabulary designed for older learners. Explore the detailed lesson breakdown in the syllabus below, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Hope you can join us in the jungle temple! 🛕
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to read and spell word endings with silent letters such as -dge, -tch, and -le.Students will learn different sounds of the vowel Y at the end of words.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Orton-Gillingham Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
-TCH -DGE Endings
・Learn how to choose between -ch and -tch to represent the /ch/ sound.
・Learn how to choose between -ge and -dge to represent the /j/ sound.
・Discuss and use new vocabulary words.
Analyze and practice irregularly spelled high frequency words in isolation and in sentences. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Long Vowel Endings
・Review closed syllables.
・Introduce the word endings -ild -old -ind -olt -ost which are exceptions to the closed syllable pattern.
・Analyze and practice irregularly spelled high frequency words in isolation and in sentences. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Vowel Y at the End of Words
・Learn words where Y represents the long i sound.
・Learn when Y represents the long e sound.
・Discuss and use new vocabulary words.
・Analyze and practice irregularly spelled high frequency words in isolation and in sentences. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Final Syllable Consonant-le
・Read and spell two syllable words with the final syllable Consonant-le.
・Learn and use vocabulary words that follow the spelling pattern.
・Analyze and practice irregularly spelled high frequency words in isolation and in sentences. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students with challenges in reading and spelling, including those with dyslexia.
Pre-Requisites
Able to read and spell single syllable words such as squid, mist, crunch and shock.
Supply List
Notebook and fine tipped marker (ex. Crayola or Flair)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
▪️ Credentialed teacher of over 25 years
▪️Certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach: Evidence-based, systematic, and multisensory techniques designed for all learners, especially those with dyslexia.
▪️Dedicated to literacy education and helping every student reach their full potential.
▪️Committed to making each lesson effective, engaging, and interactive.
💬 "Thank you for all the hard word and positive energy you put into your lessons. My son adores your class." -6th Grade Parent
💬 "I am most proud of how much my reading has grown. " -5th Grade Student
💬 "Thank you for being there to help me read better. You are an awesome teacher." -8th Grade Student
Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $72 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
