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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have seen that for some assignments the English teachers are not correcting the spelling mistakes, especially when it is creative writing. I think that is because they do not want to confuse creativity and reading comprehension, with ability to spell correctly.

Furthermore - for many assignments - the grading is based on a MCPS rubric, which may not include grammar and spelling.

I agree with you that grammar, punctuation and spelling, should be checked at all times.

I think you can ask the teacher tactfully why the grammar and spelling is not being checked?

At the same time - I would take this opportunity to work with your student so that they know how to proofread their work and improve.  Good writing requires a few drafts at least and you can point that out to your child.
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Thank you... I have asked the teacher and she said she would work on it but I haven't seen any change.  
I don't understand the reference to the rubric. If a child is not learning spelling and grammar in English class, and is heading toward middle school, when will the child learn?   
I am trying to work with the child, but he HATES my interference and tells me to butt out since he is getting As, that it doesn't matter.  [/quote]

Wait -- you're talking about an elementary school child? No, they are not as fussy about spelling and capitalization in the primary grades. That comes later. [/quote]

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