In this episode: Dr. Noland is joined by Margie Gillis, Ed.D. and highlights the foundational role of language comprehension in learning to read and write. This episode emphasizes the significance of grammatical awareness, which includes understanding sentence structure, syntax, and semantics. By reading aloud to children and exposing them to various genres, educators can enhance their language awareness. Citing Hollis Scarborough's rope and Cheryl Scott's insights, the episode underscores the need for teaching syntax to aid in both reading and writing proficiency and advocates the use of Learning Ally Audiobooks and authentic voice texts to help students focus on comprehension.