Module 1: Morphology Foundations

Let's build your understanding of morphology from the ground up—what it is, why it matters, and how it supports decoding, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension. You’ll explore the role of morphemes, morphological awareness, and how English’s structure is shaped by both meaning and sound. You'll get grounded in the research, the terminology, and why morphology is absolutely essential.

Module 2: Types of Morphemes

Time to break down the different types of morphemes—prefixes, bases, suffixes, and stems—while showing how they function in real words. You’ll learn to identify free and bound bases, explore high-utility affixes, and understand how morphological structure reveals meaning, even when pronunciation shifts.

Module 3: Understanding Spelling

Let's break down the three essential suffixing rules—Doubling, Drop E, and Change Y—and show how they apply to both simple and multisyllabic words. With clear explanations, checklists, and practice activities, you’ll gain confidence teaching the spelling conventions that help students apply morphology accurately.

Module 4: Tips & Tools for Instruction

Ready to feel equipped with practical tools for teaching morphology? We'll get into analyzing student spelling errors to building word matrices and writing word sums. You’ll explore hands-on strategies, visuals, and routines that help students see how words work—and apply their knowledge with confidence.