Morphology & Morphemes
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Unlocking Vocabulary: Fun Morphology Activities for Older Students
If you’ve been exploring the Science of Reading, you’ve probably come across Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Morphology is an important part of that rope for older students. When teachers provide engaging and fun morphology activities, students’ understanding words can flourish! When students understand prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots, they strengthen their: This becomes especially… Read more
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Evidence-Based Phonics Comics & Worksheets to Empower Older Students
Teaching decoding skills to students beyond the early primary years can be challenging. Upper elementary students deserve reading instruction that is explicit, systematic, and grounded in research. Yet many teachers struggle to find Science of Reading aligned resources for Grades 3–5 that don’t feel babyish. Think about your students who still need structured phonics and… Read more
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The Science of Reading with Morphology and Morphemes
One of the best qualities of teachers is that we are always learning! 📖🏫 As such, education is always evolving and we are always learning about what is best practice to teach the little learners in front of us. On this note, the term ‘Science of Reading’ is something teachers are hearing a lot about… Read more
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Latin Root Words Whole Class Games
Have you ever wondered how some students seem to tackle tricky words with ease? The secret often lies in understanding morphology (how words are built) and etymology (where words come from). These aren’t just fancy terms—they’re tools that help students unlock the meanings of words, expand their vocabulary, and feel more confident with reading and… Read more
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Exploring Greek Roots with Engaging Task Cards
Teaching Greek roots can be a great way to help students deepen their understanding of vocabulary and word origins. These Greek Roots Science of Reading Daily Language Review Task Cards provide an interactive way for 5th and 6th graders to learn about morphemes while practicing skills like spelling, word building, and reading comprehension. This resource… Read more
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Greek & Latin Etymology
The English language has many rules and endless exceptions to these rules. One thing that just about all English speakers agree on, however, is that the language is confusing! This is because many English word roots are borrowed from other languages, such as Ancient Greek and Latin. And so, many students learning to read struggle… Read more