Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 14:40     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
^^and is^
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 14:39     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Grammar, HA! I've not seen any grammar being taught in FCPS.


Here is just a quick copy and paste of part of the writing indicators under one unit. You will see grammar is covered:

Organize writing in a logical sequence around a central idea.
Elaborate writing.
Use subject-verb agreement (singular nouns with singular verbs; plural nouns with plural verbs).
Appropriately identify and use subjects and predicates.
Appropriately identify and use nouns and verbs.
Use past and present tense appropriately in writing.
Correctly identify prepositions.
Use prepositional phrases appropriately.
Edit for apostrophes in contractions and in singular and plural possessives.
Appropriately identify adjectives and adverbs.
Use adjectives and adverbs (use adverbs instead of adjectives where appropriate, e.g., “He played really well” instead of “He played real well.”
Use the correct spelling of frequently used words, including common homonyms/homophones, (e.g., threw/through).
Apply spelling generalizations.
Apply knowledge of letter sound relationships, word patterns.
Use a rubric to self-assess writing.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, edit, and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Formulate research questions based on topic.
Select and use appropriate references (e.g., atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias), including electronic resources.


This stuff is intertwined with various subjects and pops up only now and then without consistency. There is no set scheduled time, even just 10 min, each day or several days a week for practicing grammar, learning new grammar rules and reinforcing grammar rules. This is important is is severely lacking.

Throwing it in intermittently is not effective.

Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 14:37     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:My 2011 college grad was NEVER taught cursive in FCPS. He was taught keyboarding early. He can neither read nor write cursive.


How does your adult child not know how to read cursive? My elementary school aged kid has not learned how to write cursive, but he can most definitely read it.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 14:34     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:
You will see grammar is covered:



Unless it is on the SOL, it is not taught. Before SOL's, my daughter was taught grammar. Even had a little diagramming in sixth grade.


Use adjectives and adverbs (use adverbs instead of adjectives where appropriate, e.g., “He played really well” instead of “He played real well.” Looks like grammar to me.

Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 13:34     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
My child is doing a lot of cursive worksheets in FCPS second grade. Beginning grammar as well (e.g., find the noun, circle the verb, what is an adjective, etc.).
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 12:30     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/55970/plurals-of-acronyms-letters-numbers-use-an-apostrophe-or-not

Well, I guess I am showing my age. It used to be common usage. I didn't know it had changed. To the grammar police: please accept my apology.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 12:15     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
You will see grammar is covered:



Unless it is on the SOL, it is not taught. Before SOL's, my daughter was taught grammar. Even had a little diagramming in sixth grade.


There is no apostrophe in SOLs. Plenty of adults could do with lessons in grammar and usage as well.

OMG yes.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 12:13     Subject: FCPS handwriting and grammar
Cursive is not that important a skill except for signing your name
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 11:57     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:
You will see grammar is covered:



Unless it is on the SOL, it is not taught. Before SOL's, my daughter was taught grammar. Even had a little diagramming in sixth grade.


There is no apostrophe in SOLs. Plenty of adults could do with lessons in grammar and usage as well.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 11:21     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
You will see grammar is covered:



Unless it is on the SOL, it is not taught. Before SOL's, my daughter was taught grammar. Even had a little diagramming in sixth grade.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 10:15     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:Grammar, HA! I've not seen any grammar being taught in FCPS.


Here is just a quick copy and paste of part of the writing indicators under one unit. You will see grammar is covered:

Organize writing in a logical sequence around a central idea.
Elaborate writing.
Use subject-verb agreement (singular nouns with singular verbs; plural nouns with plural verbs).
Appropriately identify and use subjects and predicates.
Appropriately identify and use nouns and verbs.
Use past and present tense appropriately in writing.
Correctly identify prepositions.
Use prepositional phrases appropriately.
Edit for apostrophes in contractions and in singular and plural possessives.
Appropriately identify adjectives and adverbs.
Use adjectives and adverbs (use adverbs instead of adjectives where appropriate, e.g., “He played really well” instead of “He played real well.”
Use the correct spelling of frequently used words, including common homonyms/homophones, (e.g., threw/through).
Apply spelling generalizations.
Apply knowledge of letter sound relationships, word patterns.
Use a rubric to self-assess writing.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, edit, and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Formulate research questions based on topic.
Select and use appropriate references (e.g., atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias), including electronic resources.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 10:11     Subject: FCPS handwriting and grammar
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:4th grade teacher here.

Cursive is introduced in the 2nd grade Program of Studies and pacing and is continued in the 3rd grade POS. By 4th they should be practicing and using it. I can copy the specific indicator later. It is not an SOL objective. Grammar is taught, but most likely not in isolation. It is typically taught within the within the writing process. benchmarks and indicators vary by grade and I can copy some of those later when I get a chance.


Thanks for your post; that was very helpful information. Do you use a specific handwriting curriculum or style to teach cursive? I know my kids will need extra practice to form acceptable penmanship habits, so we will probably need to reinforce cursive instruction at home and I would want to be consistent with the school's style of instruction if possible.


http://www.zaner-bloser.com/zaner-bloser-handwriting

Each student has his/her own book.

Here is one indicator from the 4th grade Pacing Guide under the "Writing Information Unit": 4.8.j.1 Write legibly in manuscript and cursive forms.

Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 09:44     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
My DS has it in MS AAP (too late, I know).
Grammar can be picked up from books passively, so the kids who read a lot have an advantage.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 09:25     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
Grammar, HA! I've not seen any grammar being taught in FCPS.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2014 09:24     Subject: Re:FCPS handwriting and grammar
I think it's more likely that he never LEARNED cursive.




Well. There was never a grade and never a worksheet. I volunteered in the classroom. Never taught.




Older sister had a "little" cursive in third grade. That was it.