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Scott,

You've just indicated one of the biggest problems language arts teachers face--at least I did when I taught junior high. I had five classes of 30 students for 45 minutes five days a week. During that time, I was supposed to teach:

Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
Literature (poems, short stories, novels)
Writing (compositions, book reports)
Grammar
Speech (if I had time for that)

I understand that some schools have started allowing two periods of language arts per day, but even then squeezing in all of those subjects can be overwhelming. Is it any wonder teachers may not emphasize grammar--especially if they may lack the tools to build well in that area anyway?

Linda Comerford
Comerford Consulting
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