Why do some students understand every word in a sentence—but still miss the overall meaning? What does syntax actually have to do with comprehension? 

This panel takes on the questions teachers are asking right now about syntax. The session  explores what the Science of Language tells us about how the brain processes sentence structure during reading, the role of syntax in building meaning, and why language variation calls for a more responsive, language-sensitive approach to instruction. 

Most importantly, this session moves beyond theory. Panelists will share practical, classroom-ready ways to teach syntax explicitly—giving students the tools they need to make sense of increasingly complex text.

Bring your questions—there will be time for discussion and real conversation at the end.

Syntax: An Essential Part of Structured Literacy