The Logic of Language: Unlocking Morphology for K-6 Students

Tired of hearing that English is a "crazy, random language" full of exceptions to every rule? Many educators and students are burdened by the belief that English spelling is full of exceptions to be memorized. This session demystifies English orthography by revealing that it is a morphophonemic system—one that preserves meaning as well as sound-symbol connections—demonstrating how surprisingly logical English spelling actually is. Walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies you need to effectively integrate morphology instruction into your K-6 classroom. You’ll learn how integrating morphology instruction is the key to building vocabulary, reducing cognitive load, and creating proficient readers and writers. Discover Structured Word Inquiry and how utilizing powerful tools like word sums and matrices improve student spelling and help develop a strong internal lexicon. Stop teaching exceptions and start teaching the logic of language!