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Jorge Mejia Summary- Response Summary: The Harm When Schools Play Down Grammar Identify the author + ideally name author and title in the opening sentence. Language mechanics is taught in fee-paying schools to provide a strong foundation, while other schools teach that grammar is less important than expressing one's thoughts. Youth are misguided by this, as they are constantly judged on how well they use grammar. There is no law in the UK prohibiting employers from discriminating against applicants who have poor grammar. The British education authorities are proposing an oral version of the standard school exams at age 16, as the traditional written method unfairly favors candidates who can read and write. When people are unfamiliar with the concept of "wrong", it can be hard to tell them they are wrong. Create some flow between ideas. Right now, each sentence seem s to be sort of isolated from the others . One option is to do stuff like “Truss also states…” to create flow. Also, add some discussion of Truss’ views on these things. Does she like the lack of grammar instruction? Does she think companies should hire those who don’t know gramma r? Response: The Harm When Schools Play Down Grammar There are notable differences between fee-paying and non-fee-paying schools in the UK when it comes to grammar instruction: some place a greater value on grammar than on self-expression, while others do not. Young people, who frequently perform grammar tests, may be affected by

this discrepancy. In addition, job applications with incorrect grammar are not legally protected from discrimination. An all-inclusive grammar education program and the establishment of oral exams at the age of sixteen are intended to rectify this imbalance. I’m not seeing a response here, just another summary/neutral restating of the main ideas. This paragraph is supposed to be all about your o pinions and reactions to the ideas in the article. Summary: Good applicants with bad grammar. New York Times. See previous feedback on the other article. The ability to compose texts for clients and the public requires good grammar skills. If a person fumbles 'your' and 'you're', you shouldn't bar them from a job. There is no indication that one is mentally lax or congenitally inattention to details if one confuses "it's" with "its". Some things are usually more important to people than others. It is difficult for people most poorly served in public education today to obtain decent jobs. Using "bad grammar" as a criticism is one of today's last acceptable forms of elitism. Although it is not necessary to pretend that someone who doesn't know how to spell or use commas can write legal documents or promotional materials can, it is better to give people a leg up overthrowing their resumes because they write "truly" instead of "truly" and don't know their way around a semicolon. Response: Good applicants with bad grammar. New York Times. Several important issues are raised in the reading selection, including how grammar proficiency affects employment prospects and the possible drawbacks of strict grammar rules. Despite the fact that people have different attention spans and public education may make finding decent employment difficult for those who have been underprivileged, it remains a question whether it

is appropriate to exclude someone from a job completely just because they mispronounce words like "your" and "you're" or "it's" and "its." In this argument, the use of "bad grammar" can cause someone to be judged elitistly. Rather than writing people off because of a few small grammar errors, it suggests a more welcoming approach that gives them a chance. Giving opportunities and support to people with poor grammar highlights the importance of giving them a chance. Essentially, all my feedback on the previous article applies to the second one too. Summary: The Harm When Schools Play Down Grammar by Lynne Truss The harm when schools play down grammar by Lynne Truss is about the teaching of language mechanics in fee-paying schools which is a contentious issue. These institutions emphasize a strong foundation in grammar, contrasting with other schools that prioritize the expression of thoughts over grammatical correctness. This dichotomy can misguide youth, who are often judged on their grammar proficiency. Lynne Truss, a renowned writer and grammar enthusiast, might argue that this is a significant concern. She believes that a solid understanding of grammar is crucial for effective communication. Truss might also express concern about the lack of legal protection in the UK against employment discrimination based on poor grammar. The British education authorities' proposal for an oral version of standard school exams at age 16 further complicates the issue. This proposal suggests that the traditional written method unfairly favors candidates who can read and write well. Truss might argue that this change could further devalue the importance of grammar. The concept of "wrong" in grammar is another point of contention. When people are unfamiliar with grammatical rules, it can be challenging to correct their

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