A large vocabulary is critical to future success on standardized tests, in college, and in the workplace. So why not start building a better vocabulary right now? In this ongoing weekly class, students will learn 10 vocabulary words during each session. We will examine each word's etymology, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and use in language. Students will also be given access to a Quizlet (online flashcards and games) to practice the words outside of class. 

All words are taken from SAT/ACT vocabulary lists and will be different each week. As this is an ongoing class, students are welcome to attend some or all weeks and to skip classes when necessary.

A regular class begins with a quick warmup centered on one of that week's vocabulary words. Then, I present the words by asking students to attempt the pronunciation. Pronouncing it wrong is fine! Then, I show the definition, which they can write on the worksheet, and we look at images/situations that would use the word in different scenarios. 

The second part of class, fondly known as the Regurgitation Station, asks students to "regurgitate" (bring back up) the words by typing them into chat when I show the definition. This is a checkpoint for both me and students to ascertain that they are starting to associate the words with the definitions. During this portion, we also cover synonyms, antonyms, and etymology. 

At the end of class, students have a few minutes to compose a sentence about an image using at least one vocab word. 

Example word set: verbose, urbane, revere, preclude, malevolence, gregarious, equivocal, enumerate, bias, aromatic

***Can't make my live classes? Try out a flex class for only $10! These are the exact same materials and activities as the live classes, but in a convenient, pre-recorded format. The links are in this pdf: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VOrKP0AD7Hag_v54iz8g1HuhE6GcNWhY-cYVS55KHY/edit?usp=sharing