Abstract
Traditional grammar instruction is a challenging element of the English curriculum; both
students and teachers struggle with the rules and dull nature of grammar. However,
understanding grammar is important because students need to understand the language
they speak in order to be effective communicators, and teachers provide grammar instruction with the
express purpose of improving students’ writing.
The problem lies in the method of instruction; does traditional grammar instruction improve the quality of students’ writing? This study examines the effectiveness of traditional
grammar instruction on improving the quality of students’ writing. Earlier studies conclude that
traditional grammar instruction has little to no effect on composition.
The findings parallel the previous research, and the English community needs to reevaluate their pedagogical approach to
grammar instruction