-ONYMS
You are probably very familiar with the terms synonym and antonym. Yet there are actually quite a few words in English that incorporate the Greek root word ‘onym’ which means ‘name’. Scroll down for a list of the more common … Continued
Teaching Spelling Logically
Are you one of those people who believe that ‘English spelling is crazy’? Sure, at times English spelling can seem ridiculous, but usually if you have some understanding of the ‘code’ and/or some understanding of the history of the word, … Continued
The Role of Vocabulary in Reading Comprehension and Fluency
This podcasts provides an overview of two research papers examining the development of readers in grade one and two, and how relatively small differences in vocabulary demand can substantially affect a student’s success. Teachers need to be aware that a … Continued
Perfectionism
Many students who are struggling to learn to read and spell, face the extra challenge of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a personality trait characterised by a relentless desire to achieve a perfect outcome every time. The problem for students with learning … Continued
