As texts grow more sophisticated, students must be able to parse complex sentence structures to comprehend what they read and construct clear, well-organized sentences of their own. Explicit instruction in syntax gives adolescent learners the tools to unpack dense academic language and strengthens their writing across content areas. The resources below support a consistent, school-wide approach to teaching syntax alongside writing instruction.
Adolescent Literacy
Syntax and Writing
Vocabulary and Comprehension
Vocabulary-building strategies and comprehension routines for content-area classrooms, from the Clarifying Routine to Achieve the Core's Academic Word Finder.
MorphologyWord-part instruction for decoding and vocabulary, including morpheme frequency research and a printable morphology flashcard set.