Knowledge of Morphological Structure and its connection to reading and writing
Within the body of literature that provides sound evidence of reading and writing development and disorders, knowledge of morphological structure has been found to play a crucial role. Specifically, awareness of morphological structure (e.g., morphological awareness) serves as an avenue for improving vocabulary, word reading, spelling and reading comprehension. This research brief provides an overview of morphology and morphological awareness, why it is important for reading and writing, how morphological awareness contributes to the aforementioned skills, and considerations for non-native English speakers.
April 1, 2025
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