Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building (Part 2): Teaching Complex Structures

Presented by Zisel Roth, M.S.Ed., Grammar & Writing Curriculum Design Specialist, Author of 20+ Instructional Texts for K-8; Mindy Reifer, MA, Elementary and Middle School Principal, ELA Specialist; and Shanita Francis, Social-Emotional Brain-Based Learning Consultant
Moderated by Jennah Schuh, M.Ed., SBL, SDL, Director of Education and Training, Rockland County-Based Non-Profit

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Triple C Writing.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

This dynamic edWeb podcast builds on part one of the Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building series. Educators are empowered to transform grammar instruction from abstract rules into meaningful, practical writing skills. After a brief review of core concepts from part one, the panelists show how students can enhance their writing with more complex sentence structures and dialogue.

Designed for immediate classroom use, this session provides clear models and practical strategies that build directly on part one, supporting students as they move from basic sentence construction to more structured, expressive, and precise writing.

By the end of this edWeb podcast, educators are able to:

• Distinguish between traditional grammar instruction and applied grammar strategies that are presented in authentic context and scaffolded using a logical language-based approach
• Implement effective techniques that support students as they learn to vary sentences
• Evaluate and apply instructional tools that support varied sentence construction across multiple age groups and grade levels
• Design inclusive writing lessons tailored to general education, special education, and ESL/ELL/ENL/ML learners
• Utilize practical resources that encourage spiralized writing practice, reinforcement, and skill transfer

This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers, ESL and special education teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

View part one: Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building: A Pedagogical Approach

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