For The Love Of Literacy

Marcia Henry and Deb Glaser - Learning to Love Language - From Words to Meaningful Sentences

Jun 21, 2025
Deb Glaser, educational consultant and author focused on morphological instruction. Marcia Henry, distinguished professor and dyslexia researcher with decades of literacy work. They explore how morphology and etymology spark student interest. They discuss linking word structure to spelling, vocabulary, and sentence meaning. Practical classroom routines and tools for teaching morphemes from K–12 are highlighted.
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Etymology Enhances Orthographic Mapping

  • Etymology enriches interest and orthographic mapping even if direct research linking it to reading gains is limited.
  • Teaching origins can increase academic-engaged time and deepen memory for words.
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Morphology Is Central To Comprehension

  • Morphological awareness is central because morphemes are meaning units that boost vocabulary and fluency.
  • This fluency supports comprehension by letting readers access meaning automatically.
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Classical Roots Unlock Academic Vocabulary

  • Latin and Greek combining forms directly reveal meaning and support deriving unknown academic words.
  • Recognizing these roots speeds vocabulary acquisition in subject-area texts.
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