They believe: Knowing about grammar is important for numerous reasons. It's the language that lets us talk about language. It names the type of words and word groups that comprise sentences in English and other languages. Ithelps with understanding what makes sentences and paragraphs clear, interesting, and precise. It can be part of literature discussions as we
examine the sentences in poetry and stories. It lets us understand that all languages and all dialects follow grammatical patterns. Research shows that learning grammar is best done in the context of reading, writing, and speaking. (Hoffman, 2006, pp. 1-2) The NCTE agrees that teaching grammar in relation to speaking and writing can
be beneficial,