Become a better reader, speaker, and test-taker by mastering vocabulary terms commonly found on the Scholastic Assessment Test, better known as the SAT.  By learning through both explicit instruction and games, students will build a true understanding of words that will help them maintain strong, reliable, and lasting reading comprehension skills. 

This course is designed for elementary students and English language learners to become familiar with and fluent in key academic vocabulary terms that have been researched to consistently appear on standardized assessments. Students will ultimately improve their reading comprehension and test taking skills by acquiring a true understanding of academic vocabulary words through fun and interactive games.

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We will begin class with an interactive introduction to each word through a Google Slides presentation.  Each word will include a a definition and examples that will assist students in comprehending the meaning of each word.  Students will learn the meanings of the words in context, and will practice writing each word to assist in spelling acquisition.  After we practice reading, spelling, and using each word in different contexts, we will then move into our vocabulary Kahoot game where students will practice matching each word to its corresponding meaning.  This review game will include various question styles, such as matching, multiple choice, and fill in the blank.  The winner of each round will receive a Vocabulary Master Certificate to print at home.

At the end of class, students will receive a unique code that will grant them access to my personally-made Kahoot game for them to practice the vocabulary words long after our time together has ended.  This code will not have an expiration date, so students will have access to my game for as long as they need it.   

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***This class covers a total of 100 words over a semester.  After all 100 words are complete, this class will cycle back to the beginning.  I will send a message to all families before the cycle starts over again. 

***NOTE:  If you are a student who has taken my other vocabulary courses, please know that there may be some repetition of words in this class.