24. Morphology Roundtable with Sarah Paul, Savannah Campbell, and Michelle Sullivan

In this episode of the Literacy in Color podcast, Michelle Sullivan, Sarah Paul, and Savannah Campbell join forces for a morphology roundtable discussion! They’re answering some of your most pressing morphology questions from social media:Why does teaching morphology matter?When should we begin teaching morphology, and how can it be introduced to younger learners in developmentally appropriate ways?What is a Word Matrix? What are Word Sums?Is there a specific scope and sequence we should follow? Do you use the word “morpheme” with your students?What might a morphology lesson look like in action? Step-by-step?They not only share practical strategies & suggestions for teaching morphology, but they also provide recommended resources to help you deepen your knowledge about morphology as well.If you enjoyed this conversation, check out Michelle, Sarah & Savannah at the upcoming Unlocking SOR Conference this March 2025!Resources Mentioned:Savannah’s Book Recommendation: Everything You Want to Know & Exactly Where to Find It by William Van CleaveSarah’s Book Recommendation: Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters By Sue HeglandMichelle’s Book Recommendation: Teaching How the Written Word Works By Peter BowersSarah’s Morphology Blog: Understanding Morphology: Part 1Sarah’s Morphology Blog: Teaching Morphology to Beginning ReadersSavannah’s Morphology Resource: Morphology Interactive Notebooks BundleMichelle’s Morphology Resource: Greek and Latin Root of the Week Posters BUNDLEMichelle’s IG Posts - Breaking Down the Made-Up Words in Wicked (Part 1 & Part 2)Morphology Meta-Analysis: “The effects of morphological instruction on literacy skills: A systematic review of the literature” - Bowers, Kirby, & Deacon (2010) *Lives behind a paywall.This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast!Other Helpful Resources:Michelle’s FREE Word Matrix & Word Sums TemplateMichelle’s Latin Word Matrices BundleMichelle’s MEGA Morphology Growing BundleMichelle’s FREE Guide: Phonics & Morphology Terms Every Teacher Needs to KnowWord Works Kingston Website about Structured Word Inquiry (Pete Bowers)FREE: Morphology Matters by William Van CleaveEtymonlineNeil Ramsden FREE Mini Matrix-MakerConnect with Sarah Paul:WebsiteInstagramTPT StoreConnect with Savannah Campbell:Podcast: Creating Readers with Savannah CampbellWebsiteInstagramTPT StoreConnect with Michelle:Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom & @logosliteracyacademyJoin our Facebook CommunitySign up for my NewsletterShop on TPT: The Colorful ClassroomVisit: www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.comJoin The COLORFUL Literacy Toolkit MembershipWant to Support the Podcast?Make a Donation to Support ProductionInterested in Learning More about Morphology?Logos Literacy AcademyCourse 1: Mastering Morphology: Foundations for Every EducatorCourse 2 & Curriculum: K-2 MorphologyMonthly Coaching Calls: Logos LiveMentioned in this episode:Reading Science AcademyGet your FREE grouping resource bundle here: https://www.stephaniestollarconsulting.com/groupingsheets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=podcast Join The Reading Science Academy: https://www.stephaniestollarconsulting.com/register?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show-notes&utm_campaign=literacy-in-colorSOR Summer Book StudyJoin us: https://colorful-classroom.mykajabi.com/sor-summer-book-study-2026