For The Love Of Literacy
Welcome Educators to For the Love of Literacy
We want to introduce you to the many wonderful and creative people who are turning innovative research into practical lessons. We’ll try to clarify many of today’s confusing topics, break down time-consuming silos and demystify critical components of language, including morphology, vocabulary, sentence construction and language comprehension.
Our goal is to show how to teach reading, spelling and writing as one integrated ability, making literacy easier to learn and saving hours a week for more enriching activities. Our focus won’t just be on students that receive help from Special education and reading teachers but also disengaged students reading at grade level.
You will hear from noted researchers including Linnea Ehri, Marcia Henry and Peter Bowers as well as teachers who have developed lessons that engage students and enrich language abilities. Check back weekly to discover more Fulfilling Literacy Lessons and Clarifying conversations. Feel free to reach out to me at Bruce@ReadingShift.com.
For The Love Of Literacy
Morphology and SWI - English as a Sensible and Meaningful Spelling System
Jennifer Constantine and Kara Lee have written an implementation guide to one of the most exciting areas of literacy instruction - Structured Word Inquiry.
They are the authors of Structured Word Inquiry – An Implementation Guide for Teachers.
About the book:
We invite you to uncover the transformative power of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) with this comprehensive implementation guide. SWI unveils the orderly structure underlying English spelling and empowers educators to demystify its complexities for students. This guide isn't merely theoretical; it’s a hands-on resource designed for those familiar with SWI principles. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering practical strategies to integrate SWI into daily teaching routines. The lessons acknowledge the inevitable wonderings and questions that arise in teaching orthography, and celebrates them as signs of growth. This book empowers educators to thrive alongside their students in mastering the intricacies of English spelling and morphology.
Where to buy the book:
Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1CREAqX
Bulk Pricing Available: Email swiliteracy@gmail.com for more information
How to contact us:
Email: swiliteracy@gmail.com
Website: https://www.swiliteracy.org/
Jen's Website: https://readingintervention.edublogs.org/
Kara's Website: https://www.hortoneducationalservices.com/
About the authors:
Kara’s professional experience includes working as a school psychologist and intervention specialist, and she is currently the owner of a consulting, educator training, and private tutoring company. She has had extensive training in educational assessment, Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy, and Structured Word Inquiry. Kara has a Doctorate of Education in Reading Science and is an Instructor of Certified Academic Language Practitioners.
Jen has dedicated her career to teaching reading and spelling, first in public schools, and now in private practice as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist. She explored many approaches and methodologies along the way. Yet, it wasn’t until she discovered Structured Word Inquiry that the picture truly came into focus. Jen has a Master’s in Literacy, a Reading Specialist credential, and is a licensed teacher in two states.