Morphology Masterclass Live: Christchurch half-day (PD507) Sep 26 2023
Morphology Masterclass Live: Christchurch half-day (PD507) Sep 26 2023
A$96.00
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Let's plant some seeds together!
The Morphology Masterclass with Lyn Stone is a body of work designed to dive into the intricacies of word formation and structure. As the literacy landscape continues to evolve, understanding morphology is essential for educators at all levels, as well as professionals seeking to enhance interventions for striving students. This masterclass, from 9-12 on Tuesday Sept 26, is an introduction to combining theoretical foundations, with hands-on application, to help bring morphology to the forefront of teaching.
Event details
Date: Tuesday Sept 26, 2023
Location: Redwood School, 51 Prestons Rd, Christchurch. Some parking available on site and on Prestons Rd.
Duration: One morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, catering not included)
Registration: Places are limited. Secure your place early to embark on this enlightening journey into the world of morphology.
Key content
- Etymonline Maximisation:Unlock the potential of Etymonline as a powerful resource, understanding its nuances and applications in today’s classrooms.
- Word Sum Construction: Break words down into their constituent parts, understanding bases, prefixes, and suffixes, and how they come together to deliver meaning.
- Word Matrix Use: Discover a systematic way of representing the morphological family of a base, offering visual insights into word relationships.
- Introduction to Affixes: Delve deep into the three essential conditions for introducing affixes, normalising morphological terms as part of everyday classroom language.
Materials provided
- F-6 scope and sequence document: A structured roadmap charting morphological instruction from foundation to Year 6, aiding educators in systematic planning.
- Classroom slides: A deck of morphology lessons ranging from simple to complex.
- Downloadable handout: Bring a printed version on the day or have it on your device to work along with me as we go.
- Lesson templates: Ready-to-use lesson structures to simplify the planning process, ensuring optimal delivery of morphological concepts.
This workshop is suitable for:
- Primary and secondary educators looking to augment their literacy curriculum and teaching techniques
- Professionals aiming to bolster intervention strategies for students striving to grasp complex linguistic concepts
- School leaders on system-improvement journeys
Bonus discounts
This is a relatively short event, and does not cover all the aspects of the full Morphology Masterclass (although it will cover a LOT!).
If you would like to continue studying with the online course, we can offer you a discount voucher for 50% of the cost of the online course (RRP $275 Aud).

Your presenter: Lyn Stone
Lyn is a linguist, author and coach, founder of Lifelong Literacy and Head of Practice at the Lifelong Literacy tutoring centre in Mornington, Victoria.
Hoping to see you there!
All the best,
Lyn Stone