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[quote=Anonymous]Other thoughts - if work previously came easy and now it doesn't, that can be a blow to their self-esteem. They were "smart" before and now they feel dumb. Writing is not well taught at all in elementary school. We did both public and private and found both lack in actual writing instruction. Writing essays is a skill that kids need to learn and they learn it from practice. But most teachers are assuming that they were taught it once so the kids must know. Next writing assignment, you might need to help him learn how to do it. Another thing they don't teach well is how to critic literature in English. The teachers believe they are teaching this skill but instead they are teaching only theory but skipping how to practically do the work. He might need guidance with that as well. As a parent, don't be afraid to look for outside resources in helping your kid learn writing skills.[/quote]
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