20 Questions
What is the primary source of material used in the later grades?
Informational texts
Why are complex syntax forms important in the comprehension and production of informational text?
They link ideas within and across categories of information
What unit is specifically mentioned in the writing standards as conveying important information in the informative genre?
Clauses
What do subordinate clauses allow the writer to express?
A variety of ideas, including increasingly abstract ones
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
What is a predictor of writing quality?
Use of complex syntax
What is expected from writers in terms of sentence structure?
Varied sentence structure
What do proficient writers do to make their thoughts easier to understand?
Arrange words within clauses
What types of sentences can convey different levels of information and emphasize key relationships among ideas?
All types of sentences
What is the result of poorly constructed sentences in writing?
Lower quality ratings
What are the two main types of demands writers must adhere to during the writing process?
Macrostructure and Microstructure
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
What is a potential issue children with LI may encounter compared to their peers without LI?
They may make more grammatical errors
What is a characteristic of the language structures used by children with LI?
They are limited in variety and complexity
What level of language do children with LI often struggle with?
Sentence and Discourse Level
What is a distinguishing factor between bilingual children with LI and those with typical language development?
Difficulty with verb tense marking
What type of writing do ELLs aged 11-14 struggle with in terms of grammatical structure?
Expository writing
What is a common problem with the writing of ELLs with LEP compared to non-ELLs?
All of the above
How does the use of specific clause types affect ELLs?
It distinguishes among ELLs with and without LI
How do children with LI perform in English morphosyntax compared to their peers?
They perform significantly lower
Test your knowledge on complex syntax forms and clauses in informational texts with this quiz! Learn how to effectively link ideas and improve your comprehension and production skills in later grades.
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