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BOLSTER VOCABULARY & READING SKILLS

JOIN VSA FUTURE SUMMER EVENING CLASSES

Posted: 3/27/2023

Bolster Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension Skills At VSA Future Evening Virtual Class this Summer Mar 23, 2023

BETTER VOCABULARY, BETTER LEARNING

Words form the building blocks of our communication. For students to evolve into sophisticated communicators in our global world, it’s essential for them to develop strong vocabularies that bolster their reading, writing, and speaking. Here at VSA Future, we’re offering an evening class this summer to ensure your student can build a robust vocabulary and strengthen their reading comprehension skills so they can confidently advance into the fall school year.

In Summer Evening Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary, students in grades 3 through 9 boost their critical reading and vocabulary skills in intensive four-week sessions of virtual classes.

Session 1 runs from June 26 to July 21, 2023.

Session 2 runs from July 24 to August 18, 2023.

Students can sign up for one or both sessions.

IMPORTANCE OF RICH VOCABULARY

With robust vocabularies, children learn to read confidently and comprehensively. By building rich 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.

But in recent years, many public schools have begun to move away from focused vocabulary lessons — to the detriment of their students. Low reading scores have plagued the nation, and research shows students who don’t have a strong grasp of vocabulary by fourth grade struggle to read in the years ahead.

Old-school vocabulary lessons, often still deployed in schools today, are dreaded. They’re full of repetitive drill assignments requiring students to study words on their own. Students view such traditional lessons as rote and boring, requiring students to devote vast amounts of time to pure memorization instead of skill development.

A BETTER WAY TO LEARN VOCABULARY

Here at VSA Future, we recognize the need to master vocabulary as a way of evolving writing and critical reading skills. We actively engage students in the building blocks of language to ensure they fully appreciate the texts they encounter as adults, whether those are intriguing essays and articles or captivating novels.Our aim is to cultivate an expansive set of reading and vocabulary skills in our students, enabling them to succeed as learners, thinkers, and writers.

Our summer Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary program takes on a scientific approach to ensure content mastery, using reading lessons to help students expand vocabulary while building connections with Greek and Latin roots. With a grasp on root words, our students can build off of their understanding to unlock new words with shared roots. VSA’s scholars also hone in on identifying synonyms and parts of speech and properly applying new words in their own writing.

A BETTER WAY TO DEVELOP CRITICAL READING SKILLS

In Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary, we also discuss reading strategies to help students grasp the aim of the texts they read. Our instructors guide young readers through each text, helping readers develop how to comprehend and explain the information contained in the passages, how to question the text, and how to analyze connections throughout the text. Our students learn how to read interactively, using their newly learned vocabularies in context.

CONNECTING GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS TO REAL LIFE

In our summer evening class, students learn to use a wider range of words while developing rigorous and complex sentences that offer context clues for even uninitiated readers. Students receive a set of words connected by a single root in each unit. Following this list, students work collaboratively in groups on exercises such as definition overviews, word webs, example sentences, analogies, matching, and fill-in-the-blanks. Our students also practice using the words in the correct contexts and engage in discussions on real-world connections.

DYNAMIC GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND LEARNING

Our skilled instructors facilitate a collaborative environment so students feel confident in sharing sentences, experiences, and visual associations that come to mind when they encounter the words they are studying. The VSA focus on peer interaction ensures our lessons are fun and engaging for all students as they build larger word banks.

We gather quantitative data on student improvement and success through short quizzes at the end of each chapter. We use these results to develop future lessons and tailor our instruction to each individual classroom.

SIGN UP VSA READING COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY CLASSES TODAY!

Throughout this engaging process, our students develop a strong love for reading and the English process. Here at VSA, we’re prepared to provide the tools students need to remain lifelong readers and writers. Ready to sign up for a summer of learning and fun?

Learn more and register for VSA’s Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary classes at https://vsafuture.com/summer-evenings today!

CLASS LOGISTICS

Students can sign up for one or both sessions. The curriculum contents of Session 1, Session 2, and summer camp are all different. Summer Camp students can also sign up for VR sessions.
Summer VR classes are all held virtually. Each VR class will have 4–12 students.
Save 10% on tuition when you register for VR by April 30, 2023.
Slots are limited. Your slot is reserved after full payment is received.
Diagnostic tests are required for new students and will be arranged after registration.
If this class schedule does not fit your child’s schedule, please complete this survey form: bit.ly/vsas23alt. New classes will be opened based on interest and teacher availability.

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMP

June 26–September 1, 2023

Mondays–Fridays, 8am–6pm

Early drop-off and late pick-up available

In-Person Location: 2561 Rt 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

REGISTER BY MARCH 31 TO SAVE 30% OFF!

VSA and Huckleberry have teamed up to offer our best-loved classes for the best camp of the season! Our 2023 Fun and Educational Summer Camp offers our best-loved programs with everything from intensive academics and Public Speaking to Outdoor Oasis, Mad Science, Global Speaker Series, Arts and Crafts, and so much more. VSA is excited to partner with Huckleberry to offer an expanded camp program of outdoor activity and indoor fun!

REGISTER BY MARCH 31 TO SAVE BIG!

Ready to embark on summer adventures with us?

To save 30% off camp tuition, register at bit.ly/vsacamp23 by March 31.

Learn more and sign up at vsafuture.com/summer/. We look forward to seeing you!

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VSA Future designs virtual classes and counseling services that respects each student as a thinker, writer, and speaker. Our holistic approach, individualized feedback, and award-winning teachers—coupled with our virtual format—make us a natural fit for students at every stage of their academic career. Are you seeking academic enrichment or looking for a mentor to guide your college application process? VSA Future is here for you.

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