Morphology Part 2 (Online)

This interactive 1.5-hour virtual workshop invites educators to delve into the role of morphology in unlocking students’ spelling and vocabulary potential. Participants will examine how morphological instruction can enhance students’ comprehension of word structure, enabling them to make sense of complex words more effectively.

Part 2 of a 2 part series, reviews the concepts of morphology and the steps of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI). Educators will practice three key suffixing rules, gaining clarity as to when these conventions apply—and when they do not. Through hands-on practice with word sums, word matrices, and a suffix-checking diagram, participants will develop strategies to effectively teach these conventions, empowering students to analyze and understand the structure of words with confidence.

* This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. It is suggested you attend Part 1 on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Audience: Elementary literacy teachers, middle school literacy teachers, instructional coaches, literacy coaches
Length: 1.5 hours
Presenter: Meghan Sanchez

Outcomes

• Recognize how morphology instruction can improve students’ spelling, vocabulary, and understanding of the English language
• Practice using morphological tools and routines to help students understand the meanings of various affixes and bases
• Explore 3 suffixing conventions using morphological tools like word sums, word matrixes, and suffix-checking diagrams

Topics

• What is morphology?
• Important Vocabulary of SWI
• Suffixing Rules Using Morphology
• Additional Morphology Resources

Teacher Bio

Meghan Sanchez is a Teacher Training Consultant with Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI). Meghan brings 10+ years of experience to the classroom and prior to this role, was a homeroom teacher at Chartwell for the last two years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in Haverford, PA and a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Meghan served as the director of academic support and as academic dean at Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Meghan has taught students of all ages, ranging from PreK-4 to high school, and has also supported new educators as a graduate assistant with Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Meghan lives in Truckee, CA, with her wife, Kayla, and dog, Reagan.