Groves Academy Lecture Covers Origins of English

Groves Academy is hosting a lecture on Thursday by a San Jose State University professor emerita that seeks to show how the historical forces that shaped the English language can help students learn to improve their spelling.

The topic of Marcia Henry's lecture is "Unlocking Literacy: Why Word Origin and Structure Are Critical to Reading Success."

Henry, a former president of the International Dyslexia Association, will provide a formal structure for the English spelling system that can help recognize, understand and spell words.

The lecture is open to the public and targeted toward teachers and parents. It runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Groves Academy, 3200 Highway 100, and costs $30.