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Syntax is a fundamental system that governs sentence structure, helping individuals understand how sentences function through word order. Teaching syntax is particularly beneficial for English Language Learners (ELL), as it aids in reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Activities such as sentence scrambles and combining sentences enhance engagement and comprehension of grammatical elements.

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Syntax Presentation

Syntax is a fundamental system that governs sentence structure, helping individuals understand how sentences function through word order. Teaching syntax is particularly beneficial for English Language Learners (ELL), as it aids in reading, writing, and vocabulary development. Activities such as sentence scrambles and combining sentences enhance engagement and comprehension of grammatical elements.

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SYNTAX

By Danyele & Railey


What is Syntax?
● Syntax is one of the four systems that
responsible for sentence structure.

● Syntax helps us understand how sentences


work.

● Syntax uses word order such as


subject-verb-object.

Example 1: I want my Dad to come home!


Example 2: I like cookies!
Activity Time!
Sentence Scrambles
● The words given are used
to make a sentence
● All of the words must be
used
● Once you have completed
your sentence, put your
head down on your desk
● Have Fun!
Sentences Combining

● Words on index cards are given to


combine two sentences.
● Work with a partner
● Once you and your partner are done
combining two sentences, they will use
those sentences to combine into one
sentence.
● When done combining, please flip
them over.
● Enjoy!
How Does Teaching Syntax Help English
Language Learners (ELL)?
Let’s Do Some
Reading and Writing
● According to the department of Elementary
and Secondary Education,
● “Knowledge of how grammatical elements
such as pronouns, lexical references, and
connectives function in sentences allows
young children to follow the ideas in a
sentence and understand its meaning
(Oakhill, Cain, & Elbro, 2015).” (Para. 4).

By understanding syntax ELL students will be able


to read and write grammatically correct sentences.
By understanding syntax ELL students will be
vocabulary words by understanding how a
sentence is formulated.
Let’s Use Our Ears
● According to the department of Elementary
and Secondary Education,
● “Children do not need to know the names of
these grammatical terms, but they do need to
develop understanding of how sentences work
in natural speech and in text. Working with
sentences can be part of a class's engagement
with complex text. ” (para. 4).

Having an understanding of sentence structure will


help ELL students understand how to properly explain
their thoughts in English.Understanding syntax also
helps ELL students with developing their Phonics.
Sources
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2022, August 19). Syntax. Skills for Early Reading: Syntax -
Evidence Based Early Literacy.
https://www.doe.mass.edu/massliteracy/skilled-reading/language-comprehend/syntax.html#:~:text=Support%20English%20learners%2
0when%20they,(English%20Learner%20Success%20Forum%20).&text=The%20WIDA%20Instructional%20Supports%20provide,Des
criptors%20when%20instructing%20language%20learners.

McGee, L. M., & Richgels, D. J. (2012). Literacy’s Beginnings: Supporting Young Readers and Writers (6th ed.). Pearson.

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