As a refresher, syntax describes sentence structure—how words are arranged grammatically and what parts of speech they use.

Teachers can structure supports to guide English learners to speak and write using grade-level, discipline-specific language.

Good news, kind of. I discovered a new sentence structure I hate. It’s a pattern I see often but only recently, while editing an article, realized it belongs in my writing hall of shame. Why would I ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Years ago, a copy editor working on a reporter’s story changed some of the “whiches” to “thats” when they were being ...