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Reply to "Schools simply do not teach writing any more"
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[quote=Anonymous]So, here's the counterargument (or, why not to worry so much): I didn't learn grammar or any formal writing techniques until 7th grade, and it didn't hurt me at all. I write for a living, have been praised as an excellent writer, and it's nothing that was formally taught to me before high school. My 5th grader has gotten very little formal instruction in writing, but is a huge reader; he is also an excellent writer, with little teaching from me. The more you write the better you get! I don't expect him to be writing 10 page polished essays or diagramming sentences at his age; there's plenty of time for that. What's the most important is that he enjoys writing and doesn't dread it. Everybody just relax. [/quote]
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