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1. What will be taught?

This class will teach vocabulary skills by exploring challenging and exciting words from classic children’s literature. Students will learn to understand, use, and remember new words to strengthen their reading comprehension.

2. What topics will you cover?

Key Vocabulary Words: Ten carefully selected vocabulary words from books like Charlotte’s Web, Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, etc.
Strategies for Understanding New Words: Using context clues, breaking down words, and connecting meanings to known words.
Practical Use: How understanding these words can make reading more enjoyable and comprehension easier.

3. How is your class structured?

Intro (5 minutes): Brief class introduction and goals. Explain how these “power words” can make reading more interesting and easy.
Vocabulary Exploration (15 minutes): Introduce each word with a quick definition, context from the story, and a fun mini-activity. These are some examples:
Matching: Match words to their definitions.
Sentence Building: Use the word in a sentence, optionally pairing it with an illustration or small clip.
“Guess the Meaning” Game: A short sentence or phrase from a classic is read, and students guess the meaning.

Wrap-up Activity (5 minutes): Recap key words learned, invite students to share their favorite word, and challenge them to spot it in their next reading session.

4. How will you teach?

Interactive and Visual-Based: Use screen-sharing to present words, definitions, and simple, fun visuals (like characters from the classics).
Mini-Activities: Keep students engaged through short activities that encourage interaction, such as guessing games and sentence-building.

5. What’s your teaching style?

Engaging and Supportive: The focus is on making vocabulary exploration feel like an adventure, with encouragement for each student’s participation and responses.
Hands-on Learning: Using context clues and creating sentences encourages practical use, building both comprehension and confidence.
6. How much will learners get to interact with you?

High Interaction: The class is structured to let students interact through:
Games: Fun guessing games for vocabulary meanings.
Discussion: Sharing favorite words and exploring how each word changes the meaning in a sentence.
Direct Feedback: Every student’s contribution is acknowledged, and I offer positive reinforcement and guidance.