Session 11 elb19047

What does research reveal about isolated grammar instruction?

• There is a strong link made between writing and reading comprehension.

• It does not improve student writing.

• It improves student writing.

• There is no link made between writing and reading comprehension.

Multiple research studies have indicated that which of the following syntax activities has a strong positive impact on writing?

• Memorizing sentence types

• Sentence combining

• Sentence labeling

• Memorizing parts of speech

According to Mr. Van Cleave, which of the following is most important for students to focus on during a syntax lesson?

• Tricks to identify parts of speech in sentences

• The way words relate to one another in sentences

• The definitions and names of different sentence parts

• The definitions and names of different parts of speech

Why should some practices, such as instructing young readers that the suffix "-ly" is a clear indicator a word is an adverb, be reconsidered?

• Teachers shouldn't give students "quick tricks."

• They focus on parts of speech rather than sentence parts.

• They focus on word identification rather than understanding.

• Students don't need to know the names of parts of speech.

According to Mr. Van Cleave, what should primary teaching time be focused on in a syntax lesson concerning parts of speech?

• Generating and discussing good examples

• Introducing the new concept

• Identifying examples and non-examples

• Peer-editing student writing

According to Mr. Van Cleave, what should students be able to do by the end of a lesson concerning syntax?

• Locate the concept in the speaking and writing of others

• Compare sentences to identify the best way to write about an idea

• Classify the various parts of speech and explain their use

• Practice the concept in their own speaking and writing

Sentence expansion is an important part of any syntax lesson. What does Mr. Van Cleave suggest the sentence building should be based in?

• Silly, memorable examples

• Student imagination

• Subject-area content

• Simple, everyday examples

What makes a sentence a simple sentence?

• Having only one dependent clause

• Having a simplistic structure

• Having only one subject/predicate relationship

• Having the subject and predicate close together

According to Mr. Van Cleave, what is the goal of teaching older students about sentence structure?

• Showing students the best way to express their ideas

• Developing syntactic variety in student writing

• Increasing the amount of writing students can do

• Improving students' skill in peer editing

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

• Josh wanted to play soccer today, but his twisted ankle kept him sidelined.

• Perhaps Madison could score a basket next time?

• Michael slumped back into the beanbag chair where he liked to read.

• Emily was excited to choose a new journal and set of felt tip pens!