# 78. Implementing Structured Word Inquiry with Jennifer A. Constantine & Kara B. Lee Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/78-implementing-structured-word-inquiry-with-jennifer-a-constantine-kara-b-lee Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/78-implementing-structured-word-inquiry-with-jennifer-a-constantine-kara-b-lee.md Podcast: [Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627) Published: 2026-01-27T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/podcast/78 Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f92876a-f600-447a-ad32-1d709106cef5.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/78-implementing-structured-word-inquiry-with-jennifer-a-constantine-kara-b-lee Duration seconds: 3528 ## Resource Jennifer A. Constantine and Kara B. Lee are two educators with deep experience in assessment, Orton-Gillingham-based instruction, and dyslexia intervention — yet it wasn’t until they encountered SWI that many long-standing questions about English spelling, meaning, and structure finally clicked into place. In this episode, we unpack what Structured Word Inquiry actually is, how it differs from other approaches, and why it offers a powerful lens for teaching all learners – especially those with dyslexia. Key Takeaways: A clear, accessible definition of Structured Word Inquiry How SWI differs from other instructional approaches Common misconceptions about SWI A walkthrough of Pete Bowers’ 4 Guiding Questions of SWI in the context of the base <cave> What to expect inside their practical book, “Structured Word Inquiry: An Implementation Guide for Teachers” Helpful Resources: Book: Structured Word Inquiry: An Implementation Guide for Teachers Bulk Pricing Available: Email swiliteracy@gmail.com for more information Jennifer & Kara’s Workshops This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! Connect with Jennifer & Kara: Email: swiliteracy@gmail.com Website: www.swiliteracy.org Connect with Michelle: Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom & @logosliteracyacademy Join our Facebook Community Sign up for my Newsletter Shop on TPT: The Colorful Classroom Visit: www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com Join The COLORFUL Literacy Toolkit Membership Want to Support the Podcast? Make a Donation to Support Production Interested in Learning More about Morphology? Logos Literacy Academy Course 1: Mastering Morpho… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/78-implementing-structured-word-inquiry-with-jennifer-a-constantine-kara-b-lee/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/78-implementing-structured-word-inquiry-with-jennifer-a-constantine-kara-b-lee.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.