1. More than Memorizing: Using Morphology to Teach Roots & Affixes Jennifer Hadlock-Young, Binford MS Jennifer Poore Bentley, Henderson MS

3. “Students’ understanding of morphology is a better predictor of reading comprehension than vocabulary level.” “Students’ understanding of morphology is a better predictor of reading comprehension than vocabulary level.” (Kieffer & Lesaux, 2007)

4.  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

5. Principle #1 Principle #1 Students need to know about the etymology of words.

7. Principle #2 Principle #2 Students need to identify the base of words.

9. Principle #3 Principle #3 Students need to know how to identify the parts of words.

11. Principle #4 Principle #4 Students need to know how to dissect the parts of words.

14. Principle #6 Principle #6 Students need to combine morphemic elements while focusing word meaning.

16. 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)http://www.online- stopwatch.com Assign group roles Directions and modeling are key Bold or color code heading for sorts

17. 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

19. 5 Day Routine for Teaching Roots Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 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

21. Why is teaching roots and affixes more than memorization?

22. Resources www.readwritethink.org www.fcrr.org http://www.timrasinski.com/