Melissa Orkin, a literacy expert, and Alex Osburn, a literacy specialist, dive deep into the world of morphology and its crucial role in enhancing reading skills for upper elementary students. They share practical strategies for teaching morphemes, connecting vocabulary with content-area texts. Listeners learn about the seven-step integrated morphology routine, effective ways to introduce morphemes, and the benefits of dictation in spelling instruction. This insightful discussion emphasizes the power of morphology in bridging word meaning and comprehension.
