Structured Word Inquiry: Spelling, Morphemes, and Etymology

Structured Word Inquiry: Spelling, Morphemes, and Etymology

Structured Word Inquiry: Spelling, Morphemes, and Etymology

Learn word structure through morphemes, graphemes, suffixing rules, and etymology to make informed spelling decisions.

Structured Word Inquiry: Spelling, Morphemes, and Etymology

Paid once.

Level
Intermediate
Ages
8–12
Duration
45 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
12

Class Experience

This course uses structured word inquiry to teach that English spelling is orderly and meaning-based. Students study phonemes, graphemes, morphemes, suffixing conventions (including y→i and silent -e rules), and the influence of Greek and Latin roots, while practicing word research and hypothesis-driven spelling decisions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze words by identifying phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes

  • Break words into bases, prefixes, and suffixes to understand spelling

  • Apply suffixing rules (e.g., changing y to i, dropping silent -e) using flowcharts

  • Use a scientific approach to form and test spelling hypotheses

  • Research word etymology to explain spelling patterns and silent letters

Learning Needs Support

DYSLEXIA_FRIENDLYDYSCALCULIA_FRIENDLYDYSGRAPHIA_FRIENDLY

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Joined August, 2026

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With over 25 years of teaching experience, this educator specializes in Structured Word Inquiry and in-depth study of English spelling, morphemes, and etymology. A seasoned presenter to professional groups, lessons blend rigorous morphological analysis with practical classroom ap…

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