Episode 238 What if the “secret sauce” to reading big words isn’t just syllables, but also morphemes? In this episode, Melissa Orkin and Alex Osburn share why morphology is essential, especially in grades 3–6, and how it bridges word reading, vocabulary, and comprehension.They dig into practical strategies for teaching morphology, from explicit routines to vocabulary activities like the Frayer model, and show how to weave it all into real texts so students connect meaning to print in powerful ways. You’ll hear how morphology instruction can be integrated with content areas, supported by oral language practice, and used to spark stronger engagement and deeper learning.Resources Mentioned<ul><li>Video of the Lesson highlighted in the episode. <a href='https://www.craftingmindsgroup.com/morphology-anthology'>From Morphology Anthology: Volume 3, Lesson 3: The Secret Lives of Rainforest Insects.</a></li><li>Book: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Structured-Literacy-Playbook-Preplanned-Playbooks/dp/0593970942'>The Structured Literacy Playbook: Preplanned Lessons for Building Phonics and Fluency Skills </a></li></ul> We answer your questions about teaching reading in <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Literacy-50-Handbook-Teachers-Real-World/dp/1546121862'>The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night</a>. Grab free resources and episode alerts! Sign up for our email list at <a href='https://literacypodcast.com/'>literacypodcast.com</a>. Join our community on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/1607865752906950'>Facebook</a>, and follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/literacypodcast/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MelissaandLoriLoveLiteracy'>Facebook</a>, & <a href='https://twitter.com/literacypodcast'>Twitter</a>.

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