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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And again, why can’t APS emphasize reading and writing in school?
I don’t think parents are unreasonable for asking for a rigorous English curriculum in school. [/quote]

It’s a numbers game. It’s easy to check math problems for 30 kids; simply reading 30 essays is laborious, let along thoughtful commentary.  [/quote]

My APS 7th grader looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if he had ever had to write an essay.

Sad, because I remember this being a fundamental practiced skill at my very mediocre school back in the day.[/quote]

My APS 8th grader has been writing essays for years. Starting in 4th grade.

Ask if they’ve written any “multi paragraph assignments”. 
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I fully believe there is plenty of writing assigned, But this thread was asking about reading assignments and analysis of that material? Do they write essays on the books they have read? How much feedback on the essays did I get, like is it corrected for grammar and spelling and they have a chance to rewrite?[/quote]

Lots of small writing assignments like that. Our oldest child had lots of "rewrite" opportunities their freshman year. Honestly don't know about this year, or about my younger child's class because I don't think that child usually needs to rewrite anything.  But very little class discussion - discussions are often "online."  And no full-length papers.  My kids freak out when a teacher tells them they want 3 pages and one really panicked when their science teacher expected a 12-page, double-spaced paper on their science experiment.[/quote]

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