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Objectives Define morphology Discuss purposes for studying morphology Explore sequence of instruction for morphology Participate in activities that lead to developing morphological awareness H 1

• Latin • Greek • Anglo Saxon Word Origins Draw a circle on your paper. Divide it into 3 parts that represent the percentage of origin that English words are made up of:

Greek • Technical words • Literature/textbooks • Affixed LATIN 60% of all English words Anglo-Saxon 20 -25% of all English words H 2 Polyglot 10 -12% • Specialized words-science • Combining forms • Compound words • Short, common words • Used 65% of time in English language • Most high frequency words • Base words, compound words, affixed

Word Origins and Structure: Framework for Decoding and Spelling Henry, M. 2003. Unlocking Literacy

What is morphology? Morphology is the study of the structure and form of words in language, including inflection, derivation, and the formation of compounds. Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children

Morphological Awareness “Morphological awareness refers to the ability to consider and manipulate consciously the smallest units of meaning in language. ” - Ken Apel

Morphemes A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning. Cat = 1 morpheme Cats = 2 morphemes Finger = 1 morpheme interruption = 3 morphemes Photographic = 3 morphemes

Types of Morphemes Free Morphemes Base words Bound morphemes Prefixes Suffixes Roots Combining forms

Why Study Morphemes?

Structure System Phonetics Phonology Grammar Morphology Syntax Semantics Vocabulary Discourse English Language

Four Part Mental Processing System

State Standards Reading Foundational Skills Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. K- Read common high frequency words by sight 1 - Read words with inflectional endings. (indicates tense, number, and person: eg. –s , -ed, -er) 2 - Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.

State Standards Reading Foundational Skills Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 3 rd grade • Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes ( determines the part of speech of the suffixed word. • Decode words with common Latin roots ( e. g. Port, form, ject)

State Standards Reading Foundational Skills Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. 4 th and 5 th grade • Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in and out of context.

From Theory to Application

Morphology Quiz Reflection

Resources Unlocking Literacy by Marcia K. Henry Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children by the National Research Council Greek & Latin Roots: Keys to Building Vocabulary by Rasinski, Padak, Newton