Investment: $299

Is Word Study over after 2nd grade? No way! Teaching into sophisticated aspects of the written code is essential for empowering independent, mature readers, writers, and speakers. If you’re wondering what it looks like to tackle advanced word study concepts like vocabulary, morphology and semantics, this course is made for you. 

 Join us as we explore:

  • Ways to teach morphology and etymology that lead to independence & deep knowledge of language
  • Methods for word and sentence level instruction that are efficient, purposeful, and authentic
  • Routines for explicit and implicit vocabulary instruction
  • Powerful practices for maximizing transfer into students’ independent reading, writing, and academic conversation

 This training will leave you with a deeper understanding of the English language, high leverage instructional practices, and a treasure trove of resources to launch sophisticated, sustainable G3–G8 Word Study in your classroom. 

Course curriculum

    1. Course Information

    1. Padlet

    1. Course Introduction: What is word study and why is it essential? What Matters Most for Word Study?

    2. What is word knowledge? How does word knowledge grow in sophistication?

    3. What is Morphology? How has history impacted the English language?

    4. How might we teach morphology? Let’s Live It!

    5. How might we extend morphology work and incorporate word play? What resources might support our teaching?

    1. Tackling time: What should we fit in?

    2. What are the different syllable types? How might we use them to support reading and writing?

    3. The Four Part Reading Processing System: How does our brain work when we read? Why is vocabulary instruction important?

    4. What might I do for vocabulary/morphology instruction?

    5. What about transfer? How might we teach grammar and punctuation?

    1. What resources might we use to support our planning? Is there a continuum we can follow?

    2. What resources on the Padlet may be useful?

    1. Complete this short survey and get your course completion certificate!

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 15 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Purchase Course

Get 6 Months of Unlimited Access

Buy Now

Course Facilitators

Natashya Hays

Natashya Hays has spent much of her 22 years in education as a classroom teacher, putting children at the center of teaching, learning, and decision making. Natashya has worked as a literacy intervention teacher, ELL support teacher, a PYP/Curriculum coordinator, and also a literacy coach. She has lead out on international conferences about Word Study, training teachers in how to make phonics, grammar, and spelling efficient and joyful. Natashya excels at helping teachers establish inquiry-rich, research-informed, responsive literacy practice in schools around the world.