How do you incorporate grammar instruction into your reading lessons without it feeling disconnected from the rest of the curriculum?

To seamlessly incorporate grammar instruction into reading lessons, we use the texts our students are already exploring as a foundation. We begin by highlighting grammatical concepts directly within the context of the stories or passages they read, making grammar a natural extension of the material. For instance, during read-alouds or text discussions, we point out specific grammar features like sentence structure, punctuation, or word choice, and explain their impact on meaning. We then simply follow this up with related writing activities where students apply the grammar rules in their own sentences about the text, ensuring that grammar is taught as a tool for enhancing both understanding and expression. Embedding it into routine enables true application.