This page includes training videos from the archives of training provided by the Tennessee Center for Dyslexia. These videos focus on the morphological structure of the language and in some instances the history of the language. We hope that these videos help you in your study of these topics.

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The History and Structure of English Words 

In her first session (The History and Structure of English Words), Dr. Marcia Henry takes teachers through the progression and development of oral and written English as well as the processes that sedimented spelling. By exploring the origins of English words, Dr. Henry highlights instructional practices for reading, writing, and vocabulary instruction that can aid learners of all levels.

Phonemes and Morphemes: Building Blocks for Decoding and Spelling

In session two (Morphemes: Building Blocks for Decoding and Spelling), Dr. Henry drills down into specific instructional activities for teaching Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek-based words, as well as how the teaching of such words can support vocabulary acquisition, spelling, and comprehension.

Learning Objectives

• Acknowledge the importance of instruction aligned with the science of reading
• Recognize the role of teacher knowledge
• Understand the contribution of phonology, orthography, morphology, and etymology in the pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of words
• Explore scope and sequence of vocabulary instruction based on lexical properties
• Plan for effective instruction surrounding word bases, roots, and affixes as they pertain to reading, spelling, and vocabulary

About the Presenter

Dr. Marcia Henry has over 50 years of experie