Word Work - A Better Approach to Spelling - Session 2

Completed by 67 learners

Ages 8-11

Live Group Class

In this 3 week course students will become familiar with common long vowel spelling patterns.

Ms. Laura- Spelling, Writing and Reading

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(109 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 3 weeks

4-12 learners per class

40 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

3 live meetings

2 in-class hours

Class Experience

It is good if students have taken my first course Word Work Session 1, but isn't required. Students will need paper and pencil or a whiteboard to interact with the new rules taught.  I will send a new list for students to sort and work with throughout the week.  It is a class to help students generalize spelling rules and sounds to help when spelling any words with the sounds covered. We will talk about the spelling rules and review general phonic sounds needed to master the new rules. Students can access my Spelling City and practice lists and take tests. They will be given a link and do not need an account. Please look at sample words on lists to see if your child is ready or is past the spelling skills being taught before you sign up.

Week 1: Short E and Long E -Vowel Patterns-- sample words: keep, weak, teach

Week 2: Review of Spelling Patterns from Session 1 and 2; Sample Words: scoop, rail, beast

Week 3:

Learning Goals

Students will learn to spell by patterns and learn exceptions.  It is not about memorizing words for a spelling test on Friday. It is about learning rules and sounds to carry over to writing.

Other Details

Supply List

Students will be given a list to cut and sort before class each week.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Laura- Spelling, Writing and Reading

Joined April, 2020

4.9

109reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I am currently a 4-6th grade English teacher, but have taught 1st through 6th grades at some time during my 12 years teaching. I enjoy teaching all of the Language Arts. This includes Writing, Reading, Grammar and Spelling.  I have TESOL  Certificate from International Open Academy. I also have a certification for an Orton Gillingham method called Structured Linguistics. 

I love to have fun in the classroom and you can often see me making my students laugh and enjoy learning. I love to sing and make up catchy tunes to remember new information. 

I have a degree in Elementary Education with minors in Language Arts and Science. I believe in active participation to foster learning. I value learning styles and do my best to involve students in their own learning. 

I enjoy reading, snowshoeing, downhill skiing and being with my children. I have 8 children of my own whose ages range from 8 to 20.  I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and personalities.  I cannot wait to meet your child.