About this episode

The episode features a discussion on best practices for teaching grammar and syntax with expert Sara Lee.

In this episode of the Reading Teacher's Lounge, hosts Mary and Shannon welcome expert Sara Lee to discuss best practices for teaching grammar and syntax. They dive into how understanding sentence structure, grammatical functions, and modifiers can elevate both reading comprehension and writing skills for students of all ages. Sara emphasizes the importance of embedding grammar instruction within reading and writing activities, and provides practical strategies for making grammar engaging and...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary, Shannon

Guest: Sara Lee

Topics covered

• grammar
• syntax
• teaching strategies
• reading comprehension
• writing skills

Keywords

• grammar instruction
• sentence structure
• grammatical functions
• modifiers
• engaging grammar

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