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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there a reason FCPS does not teach grammar in elementary? Is this a science-based decision? I ask as someone who never explicitly learned grammar but somehow learned to write at an advanced level. I'm not knocking grammar instruction but I wonder if it is really necessary if children are actually spending a lot of time reading and learning implicitly (which children are very adept at doing). [/quote]

It seems like your question is contradictory. should your first sentence say “is there a reason why FCPS teachers grammar?” I’m asking because I’m not in FCPS (although we use Lexia) so I just want to clarify.

But for what it’s worth, I used to think that grammar instruction beyond parts of speech and other simple things wasn’t necessary. Then I studied up on writing instruction in anticipation of homeschooling my son, and I learned that it can be extremely valuable. One resource i highly recommend, even for parents who aren’t homeschooling, is The Writing Revolution. It contains lessons on specific grammar principles that can really bolster writing ability once mastered. One example is appositives, which help with concision and sentence variety. A lot of people do just pick it up but sprinkling in grammar lessons here and there and giving kids practice using them will improve their writing, and as we all know that is very much a weak spot for Americans right now. [/quote]

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