Description
Building from the Introductory Course focus on a strong foundation of phonological awareness and decoding and spelling of single syllable words, the Intermediate Course emphasizes multi-syllable word analysis. We start with a thorough review of Introductory Course concepts and an opportunity to celebrate and problem solve implementation of methods and procedures. Next, we review the Sound and Meaning strategies for breaking apart words covered in the Introductory Course. Participants learn a powerful letter focused strategy to break longer words apart, learn strategies to negotiate the choices of common multi-syllable spelling patterns, and do a deep exploration into the meanings of the most common Core English word parts. You will learn the adapted American Sign for the meanings of the most common prefixes and suffixes.
View Sample Course Syllabus Below
Optional: One credit through Seattle University Professional Development program EPDLA 900 or 10 Washington State clock hours. Clock hours earned may apply towards Washington State teacher certification and for advancement on the salary scale.
Course Parts
Deep, Targeted Review
- Exploration and discussion of the implementation of the Introductory Course material
- Celebrating implementation successes and problem solving implementation challenges
- Reviewing teacher-requested concepts from the Introductory Course
Combined Anglo Saxon
- Learn the meaning and spelling of the most common Anglo Saxon based prefixes and suffixes using Adapted American sign to aid transfer and provide cues when learning
- Learn how Anglo Saxon based prefixes, roots and suffixes combine to form multi-syllable words
- Use knowledge of syllable types to “yank” words into chunks, making it easier to understand and remember when to double a consonant or drop a silent e, etc.
- Review and deepen understanding of how to strip off prefixes and suffixes to reveal the root or base word and break words into more manageable chunks for reading, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition.
- Create a suffix key to track the meaning and spelling of the most common Anglo Saxon based suffixes.
- Enjoy memory-friendly and entertaining phonics stories that use music, drama, and humor to clarify spelling patterns such as –es vs. –s, y to i, -ed or t/d, -le vs. –el.
- Learn how to look for meaning and word origin clues to make spelling choices and clarify common multi-syllable spelling confusions
Registration
Prerequisites:
- Participants MUST have fully completed the Wired for Reading Introductory Course as a prerequisite for taking this workshop.
Author and Instructor: Laura Rogan, M.A., M.Ed.
The material covered in the Intermediate Workshop builds from concepts covered in the Introductory course.
You must first take the Introductory Course before taking the Intermediate workshop.
Optional: 1 credit or 10 Washington State clock hours through Seattle University.
November 7-8, 2025
Wired for Reading Intermediate Course
Location: Online via Zoom
Lead Instructor: Laura Rogan
- Dates: November 7-8, 2025
- Format: 3 hours of asynchronous learning to be completed before the first day of class accessed in the online book. 7 hours online instruction.
- Hours: Friday 3:45 pm to 6:15 pm and Saturday 8:45 am to 2:30 pm online.
- Deposit: $150 Reserves place (Non-refundable after tuition deadline.)
- Tuition: $375
- Materials:
Attendees will need the Wired for Reading Teacher’s Manual Parts One and Two from the Introductory Course. Email info@wiredforreading.com if you need to order a copy.
The Course Packet and Activity Sheet will be sent via email.
- Tuition Payment and Registration Deadline: October 24, 2025
- Late Fee: $35 will be assessed after the tuition deadline.
- Alum: $75 (Those that have completed this level course in the past are considered alums.)
