TRAINING EDUCATORS
TO BOLDLY TRANSFORM THE TEACHING OF LITERACY
Investigate Language through Orthography
Improve reading, writing and spelling while developing critical thinking.
Optimize and expand the knowledge of bilingual learners to achieve biliteracy.
We are inspired by and collaborate with a worldwide community of linguist scholars.
Training and Professional Development
"How to Teach Sight Words" Everyone Reading Illinois workshop
RAiSE-Resource Association in Special Education, District 102, LaGrange, Illinois
District 181, Hinsdale, Illinois
North Shore Country Day School, Winnetka, Illinois
The Latin School, Chicago, Illinois
The Cove School, Northbrook, Illinois
School District 157C, Frankfort, Illinois
Grand Prairie Elementary K-2
Chelsea Intermediate 3-5
Hickory Creek Middle 6-8
School District 102, LaGrange, Illinois
School District 101, Western Springs, Illinois
School District 202, Lisle, Illinois
School District 114, Manhattan, Illinois
Parent University - LaGrange, Illinois
ESSA Conference Chicago
IEngage, South Berwyn District 100
English Orthography Conference, Downers Grove Illinois, 3 days Feg. 28-March 2, 2019
Everyone Reading Illinois Conference presenter - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
International Dyslexia Association - Ohio Valley - Spring, 2021
Sponsored:
CONFERENCE - ORTHOGRAPHY AND STRUCTURED WORD INQUIRY - February 28, March 1, March 2, 2019
Covid interfered with our plans for a Second Annual CONFERENCE - ORTHOGRAPHY AND STRUCTURED WORD INQUIRY!
Stay tuned for details......
LANGUAGE INSIGHTS PROVIDES LITERACY TRAINING BASED ON A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO LANGUAGE
Language Insights was established to boldly transform the teaching of literacy by using a scientific approach. We provide professional development in orthography. Orthography is the optimal writing system of a language based on understanding of the interrelation of morphology, etymology and phonology. This training complements any literacy program.
LANGUAGE INSIGHTS: CLIENT SERVICES
Markedly improves reading, writing, vocabulary and spelling while developing critical thinking based on scientific inquiry.
Services
Customized to meet individual needs
DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HANDS-ON TEACHER TRAINING
Full Day
Half Day
Five Day
Ongoing Support
INTERACTIVE MODEL LESSONS
Classroom
Small Group
RtI
Tier 1, 2, 3; Special Education
VIDEO CONFERENCING
Flexible Scheduling
Global
BOARD OF EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION or PARENT GROUP
Introductory Presentations
Training
Workshops and Seminars Available - K-2; 3-5; 6-8
TRANSFORM YOUR TEACHING OF SIGHT WORDS
Spellings are related to origin and meaning not memorization
EXPLORE LATIN AND GREEK ORIGINS: ETYMOLOGY
Expand vocabulary
Improve grammar, writing and fluency
EXPLORE LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND THE BRIDGE TO ENGLISH FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Link language acquisition through morphology and etymology
BOOST COMPREHENSION THROUGH MORPHOLOGY
Investigate Prefixes, Bases and Suffixes
PHONEME/ GRAPHEME CORRESPONDENCE
All you ever need to know about phonemes/graphemes to
improve reading, spelling, fluency, comprehension
HANDWRITING: THE PATHWAY TO LITERACY
Eliminate reversals
Investigate the interconnectivity of writing and literacy
WORKSHOPS
What You Need to Know to Effectively Teach Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary
but Never Learned in Teacher Training.
These comprehensive workshops will expand, enrich and complement literacy or language arts program already in use.
Classroom Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Special Education Resource Teachers Reading Specialists, Tutors and Administrators will benefit from these workshops.
Instruction linked to specific Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts
Language Insights reserves the right to cancel any workshop with full refunds given.
Workshop A. Kindergarten and Grade 1
Foundational Reading Skills and Structured Word Inquiry
Reading Phonology and Morphology:
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Go beyond phonics and discover phoneme-grapheme correspondence
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Enhance any reading program
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Understand the foundations of phonology
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Learn to use morphology; prefixes, bases, suffixes
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Teach "sight words" by using word origin and meaning without rote memorization
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Improve fluency without drill and kill
Script - :Connect script to early literacy skills
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Eliminate Reversals
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Learn to improve reading, spelling, and story telling through script.
Workshop B. Grades 1, 2, 3,
Improve Reading, Fluency, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Critical Thinking
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Learn to use Structured Word Inquiry to improve literacy
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Move beyond one syllable words with morphology
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Expand your knowledge of grapheme-phoneme correspondence
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Learn how spelling conventions impact reading and spelling
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Hands-on activities to use in classrooms from day one
Workshop C Grades 4 and up
Using Word Structure to Improve Literacy Skills in the Advanced Grades
Teach Reading, Spelling and Vocabulary while Developing Critical Thinking
Fundamentals of morphology and etymology
Use analysis of word structure to support advanced reading skills
Learn to use explicit instruction in orthography (spelling) to improve reading comprehension and content knowledge
Learn to boost students’ literacy achievement by incorporating morphological instruction
Link Latin and Greek roots to English words
Investigate vocabulary from all content areas: Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts
Strategies and activities for classroom instruction will be provided
MEET YOUR LANGUAGE INSIGHTS TEAM
Our Talent
Mary McBride
LanguageInsights team member Mary McBride has taught in the US and overseas in Singapore, Dubai and Japan. She has worked as a reading specialist, resource and classroom teacher and private tutor. Mary has home-schooled both gifted and challenged students. Currently she is a Literacy Coach in a Chicago suburb.
Mary has provided teacher training workshops, classroom model lessons and has developed curriculum. She holds an advanced Orton-Gillingham certification and a MA in Special Education in Learning Disabilities.
Ellen Meyer
LanguageInsights team member Ellen
Meyer brings an expertise in
phonology, etymology and morphology
and holds an advanced certification in
Orton- Gillingham. She has presented
numerous workshops for
administrators, teachers and parents.
Currently, she is a trainer and
consultant in a Chicago suburb.
Ellen excels in working with dyslexic
and learning disabled students. She
currently serves as an active board
member of Everyone Reading Illinois.
Of late, the words <metonym> and
<ennui> have sent Ellen into deep
word investigations.
We provide practical solutions for achieving success in literacy. We have 20+ years combined experience in classroom and intervention settings. We are experienced trainers of English Language Learners. Our expertise is in developing reading, writing and spelling along with critical thinking.
WORKSHOPS
What You Need to Know to Effectively Teach Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary
but Never Learned in Teacher Training.
These comprehensive workshops will expand, enrich and complement literacy or language arts program already in use.
Classroom Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Special Education Resource Teachers Reading Specialists, Tutors and Administrators will benefit from these workshops.
Instruction linked to specific Common Core Standards for Reading and Language Arts
Language Insights reserves the right to cancel any workshop with full refunds given.
All Grades from Elementary through Junior High School
Foundational Reading Skills and Structured Word Inquiry
Learn the Interrelateness of Phonology, Morphology and Etymology within Our English Orthography.:
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Go beyond phonics and discover phoneme-grapheme correspondence
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Enhance any reading program
-
Understand the foundations of phonology
-
Learn to use morphology; prefixes, bases, suffixes
-
Relate the etymology of Latin and Greek roots to our English orthography
-
Teach "sight words" by using word origin and meaning without rote memorization
-
Improve fluency without drill and kill
Script - :Connect script to early literacy skills
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Eliminate Reversals
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Learn to improve reading, spelling, and story telling through script.
email us to schedule: languageinsights.us@gmail.com
Training and Model Lessons
Designed for Teachers, Interventionists and Administrators
Are you new or ready to go deeper with Structured Word Inquiry?
Are you making gains with your current literacy program?
Are you implementing Structured Word Inquiry in your private practice?
Are you using phonology, morphology and etymology to build reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, spelling?
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Use morphology in your teaching
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Understand that spelling is totally logical
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Expand your knowledge of grapheme-phoneme correspondence
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Learn how suffixing conventions (there are only 3!) impact reading and spelling
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Build hands-on activities to use in classrooms from day one
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Foster curiosity, improve spelling and comprehension, link grammar and build fluency
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Develop critical thinking for all students across content areas
Zoom interactive video workshops available as well as on-site training and model lessons.
Contact us for options
email: languageinsights.us@gmail.com
phone: Mary McBride 708-408-2026
THE LOGIC OF SIGHT WORDS
Grades 4 and up
Using Word Structure to Improve Literacy Skills in the Advanced Grades
Teach Reading, Spelling and Vocabulary while Developing Critical Thinking
Fundamentals of morphology and etymology
-
Use analysis of word structure to support advanced reading skills
-
Learn to use explicit instruction in orthography (spelling) to improve reading comprehension and content knowledge
-
Learn to boost students’ literacy achievement by incorporating morphological instruction
-
Link Latin and Greek roots to English words
-
Investigate vocabulary from all content areas: Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts
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Strategies and activities for classroom instruction will be provided
Email us to schedule: languageinsights.us@gmail.com
Teach Sight Words without rote memorization, tricks, gimicks, and flash card drills!
This comprehensive workshop will focus on reading and spelling high frequency words. Rather than relying on rote memorization, learn how to connect a word’s meaning, structure and origin to understand spelling. Parents, teachers, tutors, reading specialists, will benefit from this single session workshop!
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What about the spelling of <love> <have> <give>?
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What about the spelling of <was> when they spell it *wus?
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Why is <they> not spelled *thay?
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What about the spelling of <their> and <there>?
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What about <want> and <what>?
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Why is <much> not *mutch?
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Why the <w> in <two>? Or an <o> in <people>?
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Understand the spellings of <does> and <done> - not *dose and *dun!
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What about the spellings of <very> and <vary>?
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And many more!
Time - Suggested duration 2-3 hours
How - Zoom Live Video in real time
When - by arrangement
Payment - Venmo, PayPal, Check
- check or school invoice accepted
- email us at: languageinsights.us@gmail.com
CONTACT LANGUAGE INSIGHTS
Mary McBride 708-408-2026
Ellen Meyer 708-602-0297
TESTIMONIALS
Hear what Administrators, Teachers and Parents are saying about Language Insights!
"There is more structure to the English language than I thought at the beginning of the workshop! I know more about etymology than I thought. This can be valuable for any student of any age."
Administrator
"The English language MAKES SENSE!!!! Also, I loved the word matrices that were shared. Finally, I loved the exploration/inquiry format. It really kept us engaged and inquisitive!
Literacy Coach
"I am excited to move from a traditional spelling program/workbooks to this more inquiry based learning model."
Classroom Teacher
"Thank you for the very informative session. I am fascinated with what you presented. The history of letters and their usage was fascinating."
Parent
WORLD WIDE NETWORK OF COLLEAGUES
REAL SPELLING
See "The Real Spelling Gallery " for short films, tutorials on a range of topics.
Join in with live video conferencing for orthographic scholarship in the "Spellinars" section.
GINA COOKE-LINGUISTIC EDUCATOR EXCHANGE - LEX
LEX author Gina Cooke 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.
See the Lexinars tab for online seminars for language professionals and others interested in the facts about written English.
online seminars for language professionals and others interested in the facts about written English.
PETE BOWERS-WORDWORKSKINGSTON
Peter Bowers, PhD, is the founder of the WordWorks Literacy Centre in Ontario, Canada. For most of his ten years as an elementary school teacher in international schools and in Canada, Peter shared the common view that English spelling is highly irregular and full of exceptions to be memorized.
See upcoming workshops in SWI with Pete Bowers
VISIT OTHER COLLEAGUES
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Word Nerdery by Ann Whiting http:// wordinquiry.wordpress.com
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Classroom Blog by MaryBeth Steven mbsteven@edublog.org
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Beyond the Word by Lyn Anderson wordsinbogor.blogspot.com
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Rebecca Loveless Blog http://rebeccaloveless.com/blog/
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Sue Hegland Tutoring https://suehegland.com/