Word Cracking: Teaching Morphology to Supercharge Vocabulary and Comprehension

Grounded in structured literacy principles, it gives educators the tools to teach morphology—the meaningful parts of words like prefixes, suffixes, and roots—explicitly and effectively. Using visual templates and a clear teaching sequence, Word Cracking supports students in building the deep word knowledge they need for fluent reading, accurate spelling, and confident writing.

What’s Inside:

- A full teaching sequence for suffixing spelling rules

- Diagnostic dictations and student-friendly rule charts

- Visual tools and manipulatives (including printable templates and games)

- Explicit instruction for prefixes, suffixes, and Latin and Greek roots

- Alignment with the Playberry™ scope—but adaptable for any program

Designed for:

- Classroom teachers (primary, secondary, and adult literacy)

- Intervention specialists and learning support educators

- Tutors working one-on-one with struggling readers and spellers

- Educators supporting students living with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other language-based learning difficulties

Whether you're teaching morphology for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, Word Cracking provides the structure, language, and tools to make word study meaningful and memorable.

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