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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are working on a summer bridge activities workbook this summer for my rising 5th grader and my kid knows nothing about grammar (doesn’t know pronouns, where commas go, etc) in any of the activities.  I’m assuming it’s normally taught in other elementary schools since it’s included int he workbook?

How do kids learn grammar?  And how will they learn foreign languages when they don’t know any grammar.  I’m trying to teach the kid as we go through the workbook but curious what is going on.[/quote]

In our experience, not really. Not in any meaningful way. There may be a passing quiz or worksheet on something (e.g., comma usage) but not a thorough grammar curriculum. I asked my kid once, in MS, if they could describe what an adjective was. This kid is an honors and AP student. They could not tell me or describe what an adjective was.

Add on that, the teachers do not provide line edit reviews to correct grammar on written work. A huge problem for me as that is one of the best ways to learn. Instead they use those foolish "rubrics." I know there is a lot of arguments on this point on this site. But without this sort of feedback you simply cannot properly teach grammar and writing. And it's just not done in FCPS.[/quote]

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