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More than Memorizing: Using Morphology to Teach Roots & Affixes
Jennifer Hadlock-Young, Binford MS
Jennifer Poore Bentley, Henderson MS
“Students’ understanding of morphology is a better predictor of reading comprehension than vocabulary level.”
(Kieffer & Lesaux, 2007)
TODAY’S GOALS
Understand how to use morphological analysis as a framework for root word and affix instruction
Practice a sequence of sorts that can be used to introduce students to the structure of words and their parts
Acquire a routine for teaching the definitions of roots and affixes
Create a list of word parts for your department to teach that is vertically aligned across grade levels
Tips for Using Stations and Sorts
• Number or color code materials for each group• Keep loose sorts in envelopes; avoid clips and
rubber bands• Group sorts can be done on the floor (or use
trays)• Have everything cut and prepared beforehand• Timers are your friend (
http://www.online-stopwatch.com)• Assign group roles• Directions and modeling are key• Bold or color code heading for sorts
What’s next?
• Word harvesting using word walls and word hunts• Vocabulary journals• Word ladders• Word trees• Word webs• Word a week• Daily word routine
5 Day Routine for Teaching Roots
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Introduce the word part (root or affix)
Practice with words in sentences, analogies, etc. that help students make meaning of the root
Read texts that contain the root word being studied
Deep exploration through additional activities
Reinforce learning with games
Assessment
Resources
www.readwritethink.org
www.fcrr.org
http://www.timrasinski.com/