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gov135 · 05-01-2003, 06:13 AM

Yes - I was taught standard grammar - though I don't remember it being in the third grade!

Two points I feel strongly about.
1. Proper grammar is less important then developing an arguement and being able to communicate it. Too often, I find people in the workforce who can neither express their opinion (because they are shy or otherwise unable) nor support it if they can get it out in the first place.

2. The United States educational system contains pupils of varying cultures. Many come from Spanish-speaking or other second-language homes. It can be especially frustrating to be so stringent with grammar around these students.

I can't imagine how many grammatical errors I just made in this one post. It IS important, don't get me wrong. But I feel its only important to those that are involved in PR, government, or high management. I rate the ability to communicate much more highly.

I'm certainly not a teacher and I'm not sure I helped answer any questions you posed, but its my feelings on the subject of teaching grammar.

05-01-2003, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	Yes - I was taught standard grammar - though I don't remember it being in the third grade! Two points I feel strongly about. 1. Proper grammar is less important then developing an arguement and being able to communicate it. Too often, I find people in the workforce who can neither express their opinion (because they are shy or otherwise unable) nor support it if they can get it out in the first place. 2. The United States educational system contains pupils of varying cultures. Many come from Spanish-speaking or other second-language homes. It can be especially frustrating to be so stringent with grammar around these students. I can't imagine how many grammatical errors I just made in this one post. It IS important, don't get me wrong. But I feel its only important to those that are involved in PR, government, or high management. I rate the ability to communicate much more highly. I'm certainly not a teacher and I'm not sure I helped answer any questions you posed, but its my feelings on the subject of teaching grammar.