Mastering Complex Syntax

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What is the primary source of material used in the later grades?

Informational texts (correct)

Poetry

Fictional texts

Biographies

Why are complex syntax forms important in the comprehension and production of informational text?

They link ideas within and across categories of information (correct)

They increase the length of the text

They make the writing more entertaining

They add unnecessary complexity

What unit is specifically mentioned in the writing standards as conveying important information in the informative genre?

Sentences

Clauses (correct)

Words

Phrases

What do subordinate clauses allow the writer to express?

A variety of ideas, including increasingly abstract ones Signup and view all the answers

What are the different communicative functions served by subordinate clauses?

Both expression of beliefs or feelings, and concepts of time, purpose, or conditions and description of the object or subject of a sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is a predictor of writing quality?

Use of complex syntax Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from writers in terms of sentence structure?

Varied sentence structure Signup and view all the answers

What do proficient writers do to make their thoughts easier to understand?

Arrange words within clauses Signup and view all the answers

What types of sentences can convey different levels of information and emphasize key relationships among ideas?

All types of sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of poorly constructed sentences in writing?

Lower quality ratings Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of demands writers must adhere to during the writing process?

Macrostructure and Microstructure Signup and view all the answers

Why are children with LI at a greater risk of difficulty in acquiring complex syntax structures?

Because they have problems with grammatical aspects of language Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue children with LI may encounter compared to their peers without LI?

They may make more grammatical errors Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the language structures used by children with LI?

They are limited in variety and complexity Signup and view all the answers

What level of language do children with LI often struggle with?

Sentence and Discourse Level Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing factor between bilingual children with LI and those with typical language development?

Difficulty with verb tense marking Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing do ELLs aged 11-14 struggle with in terms of grammatical structure?

Expository writing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem with the writing of ELLs with LEP compared to non-ELLs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of specific clause types affect ELLs?

It distinguishes among ELLs with and without LI Signup and view all the answers

How do children with LI perform in English morphosyntax compared to their peers?

They perform significantly lower Signup and view all the answers