Abstract
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.
Keywords
derivational morphology, morphology, morphological analysis, morphological awareness, science of reading, writing
Date of this Version
4-2025
DOI
10.5703/1288284317949
Recommended Citation
Loudermill, Chenell, "Knowledge of morphological structure and its connection to reading and writing" (2025). Science of Reading. Paper 4.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284317949
Comments
Grant Acknowledgement: This research brief was developed as part of the Lilly Endowment’s initiative for Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Lilly Endowment and Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences and College of Education in promoting evidence-based literacy practices across the state.