by Dr. Garforth | Nov 29, 2019 | Phonological Fridays
Over the last several weeks, #phonologicalfriday has been focusing on syllables. This is the final post in a 7 part series on syllable types written by Massey University’s Dr. Tom Nicholson. He has previously written on closed syllables, open...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Happy #morphememonday! Origin: Greek Definition: self Examples: automotive, automation, autonomic, authentic, autoinfection <auto> + <bio> + <graph> + <y> = autobiography <auto> + <arch> + <y> = autoarchy <auto> +...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 18, 2019 | Morpheme Mondays
Happy #morphememonday! The three morphemes featured this week are all ones that younger students can have fun learning. Origin: Latin Definition: over, above, besides, exceedingly Examples: superstructure, superficial, superstition, superhuman, superlative...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 15, 2019 | Phonological Fridays
Happy #phonologicalfriday everyone! Over the last few weeks, #phonologicalfriday has been focusing on syllables. This is the fifth post in a 7 part series on syllable types written by Massey University’s Dr. Tom Nicholson. He has previously written on closed...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 11, 2019 | Morpheme Mondays
Today it’s #morphememonday but more importantly, November 11th is a day to remember all those men and women wounded by war and those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave up their lives. Any war is a traumatizing experience for those affected by it and there...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 8, 2019 | Phonological Fridays
Happy #phonologicalfriday everyone! Over the last few weeks, #phonologicalfriday has been focusing on syllables. This is the fourth post in a 7 part series on syllable types written by Massey University’s Dr. Tom Nicholson. He has previously written on closed...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 5, 2019 | Morpheme Mondays
Happy #morphememonday everyone! Can you believe that now it is November, #morphememondays has existed for 4 months and this is the 18th post. In those 18 posts, we have covered 51 morphemes! I hope you are enjoying this journey as much as I am; so without...
by Dr. Garforth | Nov 1, 2019 | Phonological Fridays
Happy #phonologicalfriday everyone! This is the third post contributed to #phonologicalfriday by Dr. Tom Nicholson in a 7 part series on syllable types. Last week he provided us with a lesson on closed syllables and this week he will provide us with a lesson...
by Dr. Garforth | Oct 31, 2019 | Advocacy, Learning Disabilities
In life, I think it is very easy to judge a book by its cover. Many people see me and my story as a success story, and by all means, it is. I am a successful dyslexic, but I am still a dyslexic. Every day I still struggle with various aspects of my dyslexia. Dyslexia...
by Dr. Garforth | Oct 28, 2019 | Morpheme Mondays
Happy #morphememonday everyone! This is one of my favourite weeks of the year because this week is Halloween. In my neighbourhood, there is a scarecrow competition and lots of spooky houses. This week, I have created a Halloween Themed Phobia Crossword puzzle for...
