Summer Evenings Summer 2024 Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension GRADES 3–9 | Virtual Classes AvailableSession 1: June 24–July 5 | Session 2: July 8–19 | Session 3: July 22–August 2 | Session 4: August 5–16 Class Schedule Register Today FREE Consultation Use this summer to turbo boost your child’s learning—and watch as they confidently excel in the September statewide ELA tests! VSA students report top statewide test scores due to VSA class enrichment, especially our Summer Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension class. In Vocabulary, students build a richer range of words, as they practice using the words in the correct contexts and engage in discussions on real-world connections. In Reading Comprehension, students use their new vocabularies in context. VSA instructors guide students through texts, teaching them how to explain the main ideas and themes, how to discern author’s intent, and how to analyze connections between texts. Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 12 students per class. Use Greek and Latin Roots to Learn Vocabulary Each week, the class studies a themed word list, as students work collaboratively on exercises such as definition overviews, word webs, example sentences, analogies, matching, and fill-in-the-blanks. Activate Critical Reading Skills with Weekly Practice Students become close readers as they build deductive and analytical skills in unpacking author intent, story themes, and understanding vocabulary in context. Stronger Vocabularies, Better Communication Rich and extensive vocabularies:Are crucial to student comprehension in classroom settingsEnhance student writing and speaking skillsAre strongly linked to school success, studies showWith robust vocabularies, young students can ensure success in future academic and professional settings. Expanding vocabularies allows students to better grasp word problems in math, tackle difficult works of literature, and competently face exams, texts, and books they encounter in any academic subject and everyday life. Help your child cultivate their communication skills today with our 2024 Summer Evening Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary virtual course! Enroll today VSA Students Succeed on Statewide Tests! Summer Evening Class Levels D-VR (Grades 3–5) Greek and Latin root word units Teacher-led discussions and activities featuring word roots, parts of speech, and analogies Reading comprehension strategies targeting plot, main ideas, and character development E-VR (Grades 4–6) Greek and Latin root word units Teacher-led discussions and exercises examining word roots, synonyms, and proper applicationReading comprehension strategies analyzing key ideas, themes, and inferences F-VR (Grades 5–7) Greek and Latin root word unitsTeacher-led discussions and activities featuring word roots, cousins, and definitionsReading comprehension strategies focusing on word choice, text structure, and authorial purpose G-VR (Grades 6–8) Greek and Latin root word unitsTeacher-led discussions and activities examining word roots, prefixes, and suffixesReading comprehension strategies targeting central themes, voice, and making connections between ideas H-VR (Grades 7–9) Greek and Latin root word unitsTeacher-led discussions and activities examining word roots, higher-level words, and moreReading comprehension strategies focusing on voice, perspective, style, and central themes J-VR (Grades 9–11) Greek and Latin root word unitsTeacher-led discussions and activities examining word roots, higher-level words, and moreReading comprehension strategies focusing on voice, perspective, style, and central themes Virtual Class Schedule Session 1: June 24–July 5 | Session 2: July 8–19 | Session 3: July 22–August 2 | Session 4: August 5–16 Virtual classes are held on Zoom. Students can sign up for any combination of sessions: each session has a new curriculum. Students will be placed in their level based on their diagnostic test. Class Tuition Ready to Enroll Your Child? Experience premium-quality education within the comfort of your home. Sign up with VSA Future Learning Center today! Enroll Now
