Strong Vocabularies, Better Communication
Rich and extensive vocabularies:
- Are crucial to student comprehension in classroom settings
- Enhance student writing and speaking skills
- Are strongly linked to school success, studies show
A rich vocabulary can enliven a student’s writing, improve their communication skills,and enable them to articulate their ideas clearly and effectively. With a wide range of words, students can craft compelling essays with precise details and nuanced arguments by varying their language.
Help your child cultivate their communication skills today. Sign up for our learning center’s Vocabulary classes.
Vocabulary
GRADES 4–7
1-hour class, once a week
At VSA Future, students develop strong vocabularies that enhance their classroom experiences and strengthen their communication skills.
Our students learn to integrate new words into their everyday lives through engaging methods of learning root words — including guided group activities and creative writing practice sessions — instead of rote memorization. VSA’s Vocabulary course challenges students to become sophisticated writers who can draw upon a deep bank of words to articulate nuance and precision in their arguments.
Minimum of four students, maximum of eight students per class.
Vocabulary Classes
E-V (Grades 4–5)
- Themed Greek and Latin root word units guide students through new vocabulary
- Teacher-led discussions and activities focus on word roots, parts of speech, and analogies
- Reading comprehension strategies focus on key ideas, character development, and inferences
F-V (Grades 5–6)
- Teacher-led discussions and activities focus on word roots, cousins, and definitions
- Students begin to identify high-priority words and use new skills to define them
- Reading comprehension strategies focus on word choice, text structure, and authorial purpose
G-V (Grades 7–8)
- Students practice identifying and decoding high-priority words
- Teachers lead activities to enhance knowledge on Latin and Greek root words
- Reading comprehension strategies focus on central themes, voice, and making connections between ideas
Ready to Enroll Your Child?
Experience premium-quality education within the comfort of your home. Sign up with VSA Future Learning Center today!
