Grammar Should Not Be Taught In The Classroom

Everyone can agree that technology is taking the world by storm. One can rely on technology for almost every need, which has consequently made our grammatical skills dependent on it. However, relying on auto correct can intervene with our potential to expressing ourselves (THWSPDG1:4). Grammar, be it good or bad can say a lot about an individual just as much as what is put on their back. It is a skill that is used to judge your level of education and intelligence (THWSPDG2:1). Everyone wants to give the best image they can put out there, for self-advertising and respect from peers, employers, and educators. Although possessing bad grammar should not be an obstacle to certain positions and circumstances, school districts should emphasize it in the curriculum by requiring it to be taught from kindergarten through junior high, due to the high importance grammar holds to the professional and …show more content…
Author John Mcwhorter’s statement in an article that education and not laziness is at fault for the inability to know the difference between “your” and “you’re” can be partially true. The excuse is invalid if an individual is educated in the United States or in any English language dominated country and lacks the ability to distinguish one of the most unforgettable mistakes in grammer. That mistake will say a lot about the individuals ability to learn. However the statement can be true based on the circumstances such as being a non native English speaker or dyslexic(IWHPWUPG4). Excellent grammar should not always be the criteria for every position, especially when the position is not in the fields of journalism, communication, and publishing(CTCATP2) Aslong as one is aware and careful with spelling and punctuation, expressing oneself with beautiful sentences should not be a requirement to be considered and accepted for a position, because not everyone has the gift of writing and a way with