... refers to the ability to understand and produce increasingly complex oral and written language. As students progress through school, they encounter far more low frequency words (primarily from Latin or Greek sources), complex syntax (e.g. passives), and abstract expressions that are virtually never heard in every day conversation. Students are required to understand linguistically and conceptually demanding ... requires very different kinds of instruction than those that are successful in teaching discrete language skills. In particular, extensive reading of text is crucial for the expan...

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• Grade Level: High School