Ready to take word study beyond basic phonics? This engaging session delves into the powerful world of syllables and morphology – the hidden keys to unlocking complex vocabulary and boosting literacy skills in your upper-grade students. Discover the 6 essential syllable types and how understanding meaningful word parts can revolutionize reading, spelling, and decoding. Learn a systematic step-by-step approach to teaching advanced word analysis through direct, explicit instruction and hands-on activities you can implement immediately.
Participants will receive the following resources: Phonics and Spelling Through Phoneme Grapheme Mapping by Katheryn Grace, 12 sets of syllable boards, and a set of decodable books targeted to secondary students.