Description
What are the four key areas of instruction that every teacher should incorporate into their spelling lessons? A focused 30-minute lesson during writing or reading time can help students spell words accurately while enhancing their overall literacy skills. Join Michelle Dragalin for this timesaving, to the point session we dive into the four key areas of teaching spelling: phonemic awareness, synthetic phonics, morphology, and etymology. You will also learn how to design quick, targeted lessons that not only improve spelling but also support reading and writing proficiency. Prepare to revolutionize your approach to spelling instruction and empower your students to become skilled readers and writers! Michelle's expertise in curriculum and instruction will provide actionable strategies and resources to help you bring these concepts to life in your classroom.
Objectives
Identify the four key areas of spelling instruction: phonemic awareness, synthetic phonics, morphology, and etymology. Explain the relationship between phonemes and graphemes in synthetic phonics. Use morphology strategies to instruct students about the meaningful parts of words. Compare how phonemic awareness and etymology contribute to spelling proficiency. Assess students' progress in spelling through targeted lesson activities. Design a 30-minute spelling lesson that incorporates all four key areas of instruction.
