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Yes, of course it is possible to write properly (for some), but I expect if kids went through this exercise at some point of their education, they would be less likely to make subtle and glaring grammatical errors while writing complex material.  My DH works in consulting and has hired kids with advanced ivy league degrees.  They clearly understand content, but cannot write about it in a manner that is grammatically correct on a consistent basis.  Such poor work should never be put in front of a client.  DH, who is a partner in the firm (and was taught how to diagram sentences as a child), is making grammatical corrections on their papers.  I doubt these kids ever diagrammed sentences.  It is unfortunate.[/quote]

Please read the link.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/08/22/341898975/a-picture-of-language-the-fading-art-of-diagramming-sentences

The US is the only country where diagramming sentences was ever a thing. And yet people in other countries manage to learn how to write.[/quote]

I read the link.  I don't put any credence in that article.  Why are you so against it?  Are you a MCPS teacher/administrator defending your pathetic curriculum?[/quote]

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