category Grammatical Knowledge

Syntax is the set of rules (either spoken or unspoken) that determines the arrangement of words to create well-formed, sensible sentences in a language. Syntax is grammatical and dictates how different parts of speech, like nouns, verbs, and adjectives, are… Continue Reading →

A language dive is an instructional practice designed to deepen students’ understanding of how language works within a text. It involves taking a close look at a sentence or a short passage, examining its structure, meaning, and the way it… Continue Reading →

Please see this list of tips for developing students’ control and choice over syntax in their writing.

Please listen to this brief podcast summarizing some important ideas about syntax, including its relevance, and practical strategies.