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Syntactic Structures

By adapted from Gillis & Eberhardt Last updated 2025/05/15

Description

This handout was adapted from Gillis & Eberhardt (2018) – Syntax: Knowledge to Practice. It unpacks the difference between phrases, independent clauses, and dependent clauses.

Please note that it is designed to be used as an educator reference sheet and not as a teaching material with students.

 

Curriculum Connection

B3. Language Conventions for Reading and Writing
This resource is designed to support educator knowledge of syntax, supporting effective language convention instruction.
Grade(s): K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Topic(s): GrammarSyntax and Sentence Structure

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