Associate Professor University of St. Thomas Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Short Description: Effective vocabulary instruction is key to unlocking literacy for gifted learners in the early grades. This session explores strategies for differentiating vocabulary instruction through morphology, helping young learners decode and understand complex words. Attendees will gain practical tools to enhance word study, foster deeper linguistic connections, and support advanced learners in developing strong language foundations.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the Role of Morphology in the Science of Reading – Participants will examine how explicit morphology instruction supports word recognition, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension in young gifted learners.
Apply Differentiated Vocabulary Strategies – Educators will learn and implement research-based techniques for tailoring vocabulary and morphology instruction to meet the needs of gifted students in the early grades.
Develop Ready-to-Use Classroom Activities – Attendees will design engaging, hands-on word study activities that enhance students’ ability to decode and understand complex words through morphological analysis.
