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AVE staff preview new 'Functional Morphology' reading units for grades 3—6
Summary
AVE principal Nancy S and staff member Amber D presented a first-year "Functional Morphology" reading program: 3rd grade focuses on foundations, 4th on Greek roots and 5th on Latin, described as part of the districtreading act.
AVE principal Nancy S and staff member Amber D presented the district's new "Functional Morphology" reading units for grades 3 through 5, telling the board that the sequence introduces foundational skills in third grade, Greek roots in fourth and Latin in fifth. The presenters described this offering as the program's first year and tied it to the district's reading-act planning.
Board members heard that the curriculum is intended to build vocabulary and root-word understanding across the elementary grades. The presentation did not include adoption motions or a vote; board members were given the opportunity to ask questions but the minutes record no formal action at this work session.
