Listen "“Morphology and Etymology: The Structure and Origin of Words”"
Episode Synopsis
The third episode of Reading Deeply: Fueling the Brain focuses on the critical role of morphology and etymology in supporting student comprehension. Building on the insights from Chapter 3 of Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension by Meredith and David Liben, Erin Little and Kate Rosenthal explore how understanding morphemes and word origins can help students recognize the logical structure of the English language. The episode highlights practical strategies for teaching these concepts to enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension. Special guest Peter Bowers joins the discussion, offering expert insights and real-world applications of morphological and etymological instruction in the classroom.
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