The son of a friend
of mine has just started the 9th grade, and the teacher/school/district has
what seems to be a “grammar until Christmas” policy – definitions, drills, fill
in the blanks, hunting for the eight parts of speech – everything that makes
grammar a nightmare, particularly for kids who aren’t very good with language,
and he’s certainly at the top (bottom?) of that list – the very definition of a language-impaired
teenage boy. Naturally, he’s flunking (big time!). This is everything that
grammar should not be. I told her I had friends in high places who might be
able to give some advice. I frankly don’t know what to tell her other than
to get tutor.  

Help, I need
somebody,

Help, not just
anybody,

Help, you know I
need someone,

Help! Geoff Layton


 		 	   		  
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