Wordsmith Academy: Mastering Vocabulary for Reading and Writing Success Part 1
Part 1 of a 5-part vocabulary course. There are 4 vocabulary units. Each unit includes 15 new vocabulary words, definitions, spelling instruction, reading comprehension, and a writing activity. Includes worksheet packet with an answer key.
Reading Success Academy-Spelling- by Paula Smith
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
average 23 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 5 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
This vocabulary course was designed for upper elementary and middle school students struggling with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling. Each week a new list of fifteen words is assigned. Each list includes a range of vocabulary words from 6th-8th grade levels. Two videos are released each week. Each video is around 20 minutes in length. A materials packet is provided in PDF format. The materials packet includes at least 4 worksheet activities, a word list with definitions, and answer keys. The class is supplemented by an online digital activity on Quizlet. These activities are customized to each weekly list. Sample Word List: Vigorous Spectacle Rugged Yearn Gracious Subside Tremble Insulate Vengeful Magnify Frenzy Optimistic Intimidate Quench Reflect
Learning Goals
Students will be able to use fifteen new vocabulary words in their writing and conversations.They will improve their reading comprehension over time by learning the meanings of fifteen new words every week.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction of the Word List
Learn the definition and uses of each word on the list. 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of Contexts
A deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts. 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Introduction of the Word List
Learn the definition and uses of each word on the list. 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Using the Vocabulary in a Variety of Contexts
A deeper dive into word usage and how the words apply to real-life contexts. 21 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
The method of instruction, for the spelling component of this class, is Phono-Graphix which is based on the Science of Reading and is Dyslexia-friendly.
Pre-Requisites
This class is appropriate for advanced 5th-grade students and 6th-8th graders.
Supply List
Students will need a vocabulary journal. This can be a spiral notebook, a composition book, or a 3-fastener folder with writing paper.
Joined February, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate
Missouri Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from City College of New York
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Regent University
Bachelor's Degree from Central Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kansas State University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ouachita Baptist University
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from University of Tennessee
I am a state-certified Elementary Teacher in Missouri. In my private reading tutoring practice, I have watched my students become strong and independent readers and spellers by using my approach. I have taught nearly 3,000 students on Outschool since March 2020 in first through middle school grade levels. Reviews
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