Answer: “Found that
while many publishers simplify syntax to enhance readability, this practice may
result in texts that are unnatural or uncharacteristic of written English.” DL
Brown and LD Briggs. 1986. P. 438.
Comment: Students must learn to read complex syntax.
They will need to do so as they increase in grade level reading and in texts in
content subjects, science, philosophy, literature, etc. Next question: How do
you teach students to read complex syntax? Expose them to it. Show them how to
“read” punctuation. Emphasize reading for ideas and teach them how to
paraphrase complex ideas. RayS.
Title: “Annotated
Bibliography of Research in the Teaching of English.” RK Durst and JD Marshall.
Research in the Teaching of English (December 1987), 422-443.
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