SPELLING: LINKING READING & WRITING

Workshop Objectives:

General: Successful completion of this workshop will enhance an educator’s ability to develop students’ understanding of spelling concepts, recognize common spelling misconceptions, evaluate writing samples effectively, and apply a multi-modal structured literacy approach to build stronger spelling skills.

Specific: Upon completion of this course, the educator will understand how:

1. Spelling is a cognitive activity.
2. Morphology aids in comprehension and spelling.
3. Etymology provides answers for unusual spellings.
4. Spelling provides a link between decoding and encoding.

Educators will demonstrate the ability to design and use the Spelling Investigation technique using a Structured Word Inquiry

Still have questions and need to talk to someone? Please email MonicaFraser@nild.org

Asynchronous Learning Activities: links provided by NILD upon registration

1. Watch 1 asynchronous PowerPoint lecture and 1 additional video.
2. Read 2 articles

• Syllabus website Spelling 2024 (210 KB)