Morphology + Etymology + Phonology = ORTHOGRAPHY!
Attend this exciting conference designed to help teachers, coaches and administrators! For many educators, understanding the English spelling system can seem complicated and full of rules, exceptions and irregularities. This conference is designed to help you see how English spelling is both logical and consistent. Come and learn from leading experts about how to help students be stronger readers, writers and spellers while instilling a passion for understanding words. We are certain that you will learn something new about the language as well. In addition to great keynote presentations, participants will also see how orthographic study is accomplished in actual classrooms from area teachers who have embedded this work into their instruction.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Leading Experts
PETER BOWERS
GINA COOKE
DOUGLAS HARPER
Peter Bowers, PhD, is the founder of the WordWorks Literacy Centre in Ontario, Canada. He is an author, presenter and researcher who works internationally with schools and institutions.
Gina is a linguist, author and presenter.She strives to provide accurate linguistic information and reliable logical strategies for teachers and learners of the English language in search of evidence about English and its instruction.
Gina is a linguist, author and presenter.She strives to provide accurate linguistic information and reliable logical strategies for teachers and learners of the English language in search of evidence about English and its instruction.
Douglas Harper is the creator of Etymology Dictionary Online. He is an author, journalist, and historian committed to sharing the rich world of Etymology.
EVENT SCHEDULE
All Events Tentative and Subject to Change
PRE-CONFERENCE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
1:30-2:00 Registration
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2:00-5:30 PETER BOWERS
Going Deeper with Orthography:
The Spelling-Meaning Relationship & English Spelling Conventions
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6:00pm Dinner with Peter Bowers
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CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
8:00-8:30 Registration
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8:30-8:50 Opening Remarks & Conference Overview
8:50-10:20 PETER BOWERS - KEYNOTE
What is Structured Word Inquiry?
10:30-12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION & BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session A: Administrators Panel Discussion
Session B: K-2 - How to use Structured Word Inquiry in the Primary Classroom
Session C: Grade 3 and Up - How to use Structured Word Inquiry in Upper Grade Classrooms
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12:00-1:00 LUNCH PROVIDED
1:00-2:15 DOUGLAS HARPER - KEYNOTE
What is Etymology?
2:15-3:45 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session A: Review of Research supporting morphological study and Structured Word Inquiry
Session B: Etymology Dictionary Talk with Douglas Harper
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SATURDAY, MARCH 2
8:30-10:00 GINA COOKE - KEYNOTE
Where Phonology Fits
10:15-11:45 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session A: In-Depth Study of Vocabulary - Douglas Harper
Session B: Classroom Implementation Poster Sessions
Session C: InSights Into Sight Words - Gina Cooke
11:45-12:30 LUNCH PROVIDED
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12:30-2:00 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session A: Listening to 'Silent' Letters - Gina Cooke
Session B: Going Deeper into Etymology and Morphology - Peter Bowers
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2:15-3:45 How to get started! - Closing Remarks
CONFERENCE VENUE &
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Presented by LanguageInsights, LLC., La Grange School District 102 & WesternSpring School District 101
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Event Held at
DoubleTree Suites & Conference Center Downers Grove
For Reservations go to: https://bit.ly/2D413uK
2111 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, Dupage County 60515
USA
630.971.2000
Limited Accommodations are Available for
$99.00 Per Night
if Reserved By: February 7th
