Grammar–who uses that?
Text messaging, Twitter, are under fire for bad grammar. Some may wonder, do students know how to write correctly? Are using such things as text and twitter teaching kids how to communicate a message effectively? I believe, there’s a time and place for Twitter and Text, but when it comes to the real world, a smiley face won’t take you that far without knowing how to use technology to your advantage. Here’s an interesting article about grammar, signs and how some teachers are frustrated.
Grammatical errors on signs becoming a ‘regualar’ occurrence
Educators say these bungled words are a symptom of a deeper problem: Students aren’t learning grammar.
The State Board of Education in May adopted new curriculum standards, including greater emphasis on grammar instruction in Texas schools.
Some also say that students’ text messaging and Twittering – which encourage short notes and abbreviations and spelling-be-damned – are seeping into formal writing.
Students are writing informally now more than ever, said Diana Grumbles, director of the First-Year Writing Program at Southern Methodist University.
Some of her students don’t capitalize or use punctuation when they send her a quick e-mail. Some will submit in-class writing assignments with symbols – using @ instead of “at,” for example.
