I find it fascinating how the human mind works and is able to learn new things and allows us to learn about countless topics. One of the key factors that allow us to do this is that our vocabulary. Vocabulary plays a huge role in our ability to understand concepts,...
Happy #morphememonday everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying safe. This week we are focusing on Latin morphemes. If you are wanting more information about what morphemes are you should refer to this introductory post. Origin: Latin Definition: below, beneath...
Happy #morphememonday everyone! I hope you are doing well and enjoyed your weekend. This week we will be focusing on a Latin prefix and root and an Old English suffix. Origin: Latin Definition: with, together Examples: collegiate, collateral, colloquialism,...
Happy #morphememonday everyone! I have been writing about morphemes every week for over a year now. This week I thought I would write about why morphological awareness is so important and why every reader of English should learn about it. Before we go further, let’s...
Happy #phonologicalfriday everyone! This week we are going to be focusing on more than just phonology, we will be discussing many of the complex skills related to skilled reading development. In 2001, Dr. Hollis Scarborough introduced Scarborough’s Reading Rope as a...