Phonics and Vocabulary Instruction in Intermediate Grades
Evidence-based instruction in vocabulary, syllabication, and morphology
Learn to teach your students how to use syllabication and their understandings of morphology (the meaning of word parts) to read and comprehend text.
- Classroom Teachers & Interventionists
- Literacy Coaches & Teacher Leaders
- $595 includes the professional text, The Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide
- Literacy Collaborative Affiliation Discount available
Foundational skill learning does not end in primary grades. In fact, students in grades 3-8 require ongoing instruction in phonics, vocabulary, and word study. In this 2-day training, you will investigate essential categories of word learning and consider ways in which word study fits into a broader language and literacy framework. You will analyze teaching and engage in inquiry that will deepen your understanding of how words work. You will use the information in The Comprehensive Guide to Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study as tools to guide your teaching.
Topics:
- Discuss evidence-based instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills in the intermediate grades and middle school.
- Understand the cumulative effect of phonics, spelling, and vocabulary instruction across grades.
- Examine six essential categories of word learning: letter/sound relationships, spelling patterns, high frequency words, word meaning/vocabulary, word structure, and word-solving actions.
- Build knowledge of how to provide explicit inquiry-based instruction that helps all students develop essential understandings of how words work.
You will earn 10 professional development hours upon completion of this training.
Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer 
Nikki worked as a literacy coach and teacher in public school for many years before joining the Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative as an Intermediate Trainer. She has experience as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher and literacy instructional coach at the intermediate level. Over the years, she has worked with students, educators, and administrators to improve literacy outcomes.
You may choose to attend this training in-person at Lesley University or virtually.
If you choose to attend in-person, the training room will have Lesley University’s HyFlex Classroom Technology to support an engaging learning environment for in-person and virtual participants. If you have questions about in-person or virtual attendance, please email us at CRRLC@lesley.edu.
Required Materials
The Fountas & Pinnell Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide, Second Edition (mailed to you as part of registration)
Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policies
You have until one week before the first day of this offering to cancel your registration. There is a $50 cancellation fee. If you request a cancellation after the deadline, you will not be issued a refund. Substitution requests are acceptable. Please email CRRLC@lesley.edu if you have a cancellation or substitution request.
Registration Deadline & Shipping Policies
The registration portal closes two business days before the first day of training to allow the minimum amount of time to ship additional training materials (if applicable).
If you register within two weeks before the registration portal closes, you may incur additional fees for expedited shipping. You may still experience delays in receiving your materials.
Requirements for Participation
After the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance for your participation. To receive a complete certificate, participation during the specified times is required. Additional work may be assigned to meet the professional development hours.
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