Word Wizards: Unlocking Vocabulary in Context for Grade 5
Students will embark on a linguistic adventure designed to enhance their vocabulary skills. Throughout the course, they will learn to decipher the meanings of new words using context clues and understand the Greek and Latin roots of words.
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What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
Assessments are a crucial part of measuring student progress and understanding. Here's how assessments are structured: Weekly Pretests and Posttests: Each week, students will take a pretest to gauge their initial understanding of the new vocabulary. At the end of the week, a posttest will review the same content, helping both students and the teacher assess what has been learned and what needs further review. End-of-Unit Tests: After completing all the weekly lessons in a unit, students will take a comprehensive unit test. This test serves to consolidate all the vocabulary and concepts learned throughout the unit.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In the "Word Wizards: Unlocking Vocabulary in Context for Grade 5" class, students will embark on a vocabulary-building journey, focusing on key skills such as using context clues, understanding the roots of words (including prefixes and suffixes), and recognizing synonyms and antonyms. We'll delve into the fascinating world of Greek and Latin roots to unlock a vast variety of English vocabulary. Class Structure and Teaching Approach: Self-Paced Learning: This course is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace, ensuring that learning aligns with their individual needs and schedules. Interactive Content: Each week, new interactive slides will be available, featuring a mix of lectures, engaging games, informative video clips, and built-in quizzes to reinforce learning and make it fun. Teacher Interaction and Peer Collaboration: While the class is self-paced, interaction is highly encouraged. I will be available for regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and to answer any queries. Students are also encouraged to participate in discussion forums where they can discuss the weekly topics. This structure ensures that each student not only learns effectively but also enjoys the process of exploring new words and their meanings, making learning a dynamic and interactive experience.
Syllabus
20 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson Introduction and Pretest
Students will be introduced to the unit theme, read "Aunt Edna's Kitchen", and take a pretest. Lesson 2:
Context Clue- Five-Step Process
Students will be introduced to the five-step process and students will use the context clues strategy to practice. Lesson 3:
Context Clues-Practice
Students will use the vocabulary words from the restaurant review and use context clues to write the word's meaning. Lesson 4:
Context Clues-Process the Meanings
Students will process new words by rewriting sentences in their own words using the vocabulary word in parentheses. Other Details
Supply List
Most materials needed are provided digitally to ensure ease of access and convenience. Here are the details of the materials required: Digital Access: Learners will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connectivity to access the course materials via Peardeck, where interactive slides and handouts are posted weekly. Optional Physical Copies: For students who prefer to have physical copies of the course materials, PDF versions of the handouts will be available. These can be printed at home. Stationery: Basic stationery such as notebooks and pens for note-taking and completing exercises might be helpful, though not strictly necessary as all submissions can be completed digitally.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
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Self-Paced Class
$32
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4 weeks of teacher support
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