閱讀流利度：高級詞族、常見詞和詞彙

Step into a world where 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 and 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞! In this class, learners explore 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, and 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲, all while boosting 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. 

From practicing 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 to exploring 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐬, each lesson strengthens essential skills that help readers grow confident and fluent. Learners will deepen their understanding of language through engaging activities, reinforcing what they know while discovering new ways to express themselves in reading and writing. 

The journey to reading mastery begins here!

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Weekly Breakdown:

September: Advanced Word Families

Week of September 9: Practice word families with long “a” (-ake, -ame).
Week of September 16: Practice word families with long “e” (-eat, -eel).
Week of September 23: Practice word families with long “i” (-ice, -ide).
Week of September 30: Build sentences using word families with long vowels.

October: Digraphs and Blends

Week of October 7: Practice digraph “th” in words and sentences.
Week of October 14: Practice digraph “wh” in words and sentences.
Week of October 21: Introduce blends “br,” “cr,” “dr” in words.
Week of October 28: Practice blends in short stories and sentences.

November: Fluency and Sight Words

Week of November 4: Introduce sight words (Set 3: their, there, where, here).
Week of November 11: Read sentences combining sight words and blends.
Week of November 18: Practice reading short stories fluently.
Week of November 25: Discuss and write sentences using sight words.

December: Multisyllabic Words

Week of December 2: Break down two-syllable words with short vowels.
Week of December 9: Practice reading two-syllable words with digraphs.
Week of December 16: Build fluency with holiday-themed two-syllable words.
Weeks of December 23 & December 30: OFF
January: Expanding Word Analysis Skills

Week of January 6: Introduce words with silent “e” (e.g., cake, name).
Week of January 13: Practice reading and using words with silent “e.”
Week of January 20: Introduce contractions (e.g., can’t, don’t).
Week of January 27: Practice using contractions in sentences.

February: R-Controlled Vowels

Week of February 3: Introduce “ar” words (e.g., car, star).
Week of February 10: Practice “or” words (e.g., fork, storm).
Week of February 17: Practice “er,” “ir,” and “ur” words (e.g., her, bird, fur).
Week of February 24: Build fluency with sentences containing r-controlled vowels.

March: Building Fluency with Complex Words

Week of March 3: Practice reading longer sentences with contractions.
Week of March 10: Read and write multisyllabic words fluently.
Week of March 24: Combine digraphs, blends, and r-controlled vowels in sentences.

April: Vocabulary Expansion

Week of April 7: Use context clues to understand new vocabulary.
Week of April 14: Break down compound words (e.g., sunshine, popcorn).
Week of April 21: Explore prefixes (e.g., re-, un-, pre-).
Week of April 28: Explore suffixes (e.g., -ing, -ed, -ly).

May: Reinforcing and Applying Skills

Week of May 5: Practice reading and writing sentences with prefixes and suffixes.
Week of May 12: Read short passages featuring compound words.
Week of May 19: Build fluency with repeated readings of short passages.
Week of May 26: Engage in games using learned vocabulary and word-building skills.

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.