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OVB/IDA 2015 Spring Conference - c/o MaryOhio Valley Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
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2015 Spring Conference
WORD SMARTS:
Using Morphology (Meaning Parts) to Develop
Vocabulary & Word Attack Skills
Presented by William Van Cleave
Recognizing that most schooling provides decoding at only the primary level, this workshop picks up where basic word attack leaves off. All too soon students are introduced to textbooks filled with longer, multisyllabic words. Even with effective basic phonics instruction, readers are often unable to handle both the increased quantity of text and its complexity. An understanding of morphology, or the meaning parts that comprise words, is valuable for the development of vocabulary and word attack skills. In this interactive, hands-on workshop, Van Cleave engages participants in a brief overview of the origins of our language and characteristics of the major languages of influence, an introduction to morphemic awareness, and then a study of advanced word decoding strategies. Participants practice with each concept and learn tools useful for helping students understand and decode unfamiliar words.
Presenter: William Van Cleave
William Van Cleave is in private practice as an educational consultant whose specialties include morphology and written expression. A nationally recognized speaker, he has presented on effective teaching practices at conferences and schools around the country since 1995. His high level of enthusiasm and energy, his interactive style, and his passion for working with teachers make him an effective presenter, whether he is visiting a school and sharing with its faculty or presenting at a national conference. The author of three books, including Writing Matters and Everything You Want To Know & Exactly Where to Find It, as well as a number of educational tools and activities, William has served as a classroom teacher, tutor, and administrator in the high school arena at various points in his career. His current projects include participation in a School Improvement Grant in Oklahoma City, work on an RTI Committee for the State of Pennsylvania, and initial work on a series of workbooks to complement the Writing Matters approach.
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Conference Agenda
8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Morning Session: Vocabulary Overview, Motivation for Instruction, Terminology, Word Origins, Basic Morphology & the Younger Student
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Box Lunch provided to all pre-registrants.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Session: Latin & Greek roots, affixes, and connectives as they apply to word attack and vocabulary development
There will be a half hour break in the morning and a half hour break in the afternoon.
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Bring your checkbooks! OVB/IDA's and Van Cleave's great materials will be sold at the conference.
Conference Location:
Mayerson Jewish Community Center
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45236