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Syntax

What is syntax? The arrangement of words, phrases, and clauses that make up a sentence

New to teaching syntax? Start with this skill explainer on writing a simple sentence, and watch this video on helping students build syntactic awareness.

Looking for teaching materials? Explore all our resources for teaching syntax below.

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