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Over the past several days I have been receiving emails via Thoughts.com regarding what we are doing in class. It has been valuable input for me. Everyone likes what you have to say. However, there has been concern expressed regarding your language skills. Please use correct spelling and grammar when blogging. Let’s show everyone on the blog that not only are you extremely intelligent and thoughtful but that you are also able to communicate effectively. In order to ensure this, please write your response in MS Word and paste it into the blog. That is what I do each day so that my blog is correct. We don’t want people from other states to think that Texans are chicken-fried, country illiterates. I have been very impressed with the way in which you have embraced blogging. You have no idea how much pleasure it gives me to read what you think each day. It makes me miss you on the weekend. Today’s blog: Why are students taught and expected to use correct grammar and spelling? Why is it not okay to utilize common/street vernacular when writing for school or business? When you read something that someone has written poorly is it hard for you to read it? I can’t wait to read what you have to say.
Posted by jkcurtis on 2007-10-31 05:32:36 | Rating: | Views: 398


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Posted by
dumblonde0383
on 2007-10-31 06:09:16
 
Because everyone needs to know how to use it correctly because you will need this in the future. It is hard to read sometimes depending on how well you write.
 
 

Posted by
Cass
on 2007-10-31 06:10:16
 
Ok miss we got it :))
 
 

Posted by
Belenf1
on 2007-10-31 06:10:45
 
They are taught grammer and English because that is very important in life, you need to know how to speak correctly because that helps you look good in the Professional field
 
 

Posted by
drewh1
on 2007-10-31 06:11:29
 
So you dont sound like a complete idiot and a freak.
 
 

Posted by
audrap1
on 2007-10-31 06:13:16
 
they are taught and expected to know correct grammer so people can actually read what people are saying. it is kind of hard to read some peoples uncorrect grammer.
 
 

Posted by
codyf2
on 2007-10-31 06:14:17
 
Well the reason we got to know all this grammer stuff is so we dont sound like a retard.
 
 

Posted by
DadrianH1
on 2007-10-31 06:16:21
 
So the people at the jobs and school will not think that you are stupid.
 
 

Posted by
JoshuaK7
on 2007-10-31 06:17:49
 
It is not ok to utilize common/street vernacular when writing for school or buisnesse because your supposed to know correct gramar, and at a buisness they want more educated people to work for them.
 
 

Posted by
whitney1
on 2007-10-31 06:24:53
 
We are taught to speak correctly and use correct grammer so that people are able to read and understand what we are saying.
 
 

Posted by
mcostilla
on 2007-10-31 06:52:05
 
We are taught to speak correctly and we should use correct grammer so that many people would be able to read and understand whatever people right.
 
 

Posted by
badlydrawnstickman
on 2007-10-31 08:23:21
 
hi jk!
it looks like your kids can improve their english if they want to. good for you and, especially, good for THEM!
best of luck to all!
cheers!
:o)
 
 

Posted by
mattb4
on 2007-10-31 09:01:36
 
We are taught to speak correctly and how to use correct grammar so that people will be able to read and understand what we are saying.
 
 

Posted by
jaredh4
on 2007-10-31 09:06:11
 
we are taught to use correct grammar so we dont look stupid and our skills will be better when we go looking for jobs
 
 

Posted by
michaelf4
on 2007-10-31 09:07:38
 
so we can be intelligent
 
 

Posted by
aaronc4
on 2007-10-31 09:07:43
 
It is very important to use good grammer and spelling to write a business letter because if you write a letter to a business and you use street language they arent going to take you as seriously if you use correct grammer.
 
 

Posted by
ashias4
on 2007-10-31 09:07:47
 
We are taught how to speak correctly because it becomes helpful to us in many differnt ways especially when it comes down to getting a job in the higher rank.
 
 

Posted by
brib4
on 2007-10-31 09:07:58
 
You are multiple levels of English so that later in life you are able to use correct grammar for formal use. When someone uses poor grammer it makes it harder for you to understand because you have to think of what they are trying to say.
 
 

Posted by
adryanh4
on 2007-10-31 09:07:59
 
I think everybody should know to use correct grammer when they wright anything for school because it only makes since because its just not youu reading it its other ppl also and u want others to have good impression on you
 
 

Posted by
jessicab4
on 2007-10-31 09:08:29
 
we should know how to speak correctly and not and write correct sentences
 
 

Posted by
VictoriaC4
on 2007-10-31 09:08:50
 
It is important to use correct grammar so that you don't look like a complete idiot!
 
 

Posted by
JAQUELW4
on 2007-10-31 09:09:01
 
Students are thought to use correct grammar because when you grow up and go off to college or try to get in some require you to write an essay and bad grammar doesn’t help you. When you type in Ebonics and street talk it makes you sound like an idiot and stupid like you don’t have any home training. Sometimes it is hard for me to read but most of the time I can read it clearly.
 
 

Posted by
BrittaneyK4
on 2007-10-31 09:09:24
 
You need to use correct grammar because what you are used to saying and what people around you may think is not a big deal, others may read it and may not be able to understand it and vise versa.
 
 

Posted by
juanf4
on 2007-10-31 09:09:40
 
So you dont sound like a idiot
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Posted by
veronicab4
on 2007-10-31 09:12:41
 
We are taught how to use correct grammar and how to speak correctly, so i think we should use it so we dont sound completely stupid!
 
 

Posted by
CeZZy08
on 2007-10-31 10:25:29
 
Well, I'm with using the correct grammar but there's one problem with that. Texas is in my blood and I'm not going to give up the word Ya'll. It just a Texas thing.
 
 

Posted by
Maddie
on 2007-10-31 10:26:15
 
It makes texas people look bad when students use incorrect grammar. It shows that our teachers arn't doing there best to teach us the grammar that we need to know.
 
 

Posted by
kaylah5
on 2007-10-31 10:27:01
 
We are taught correct grammar and spelling because it is important in life. It hard to read most things if it is not spelled right or not correct grammar.
 
 

Posted by
Stanesha
on 2007-10-31 10:27:05
 
WELL I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO THAT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL
 
 

Posted by
allysont5
on 2007-10-31 10:27:52
 
Students are taught how to use correct grammar and spelling because otherwise it’s hard to understand what people mean.
 
 

Posted by
keeyahb5
on 2007-10-31 10:28:22
 
YOU HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO USE CORRECT GRAMMAR BECAUSE IT CAN BE FOR MULTIPLE REASONS, LIKE FOR A JOB OR ANYTHING...YOU NEVER KNOW YOU USE GRAMMAR EVERY DAY...YOU HAVE KNOW WHEN TO USE IT AND WHEN NOT TO USE IT.
 
 

Posted by
jamesm5
on 2007-10-31 10:31:39
 
We are taught how to use correct grammar so that everyone don’t think were complete idiots
 
 

Posted by
courtneyg5
on 2007-10-31 10:38:57
 
As students we are taught grammar and spelling to teach us our language correctly. It is thought not proper to speak in slang. At businesses or at school, it is important to speak clearly and correctly. Speaking grammatically correct and using correct spelling shows your educational background. It is not hard for me to read things that are grammatically incorrect to an extent.
 
 

Posted by
Randomness
on 2007-10-31 10:46:54
 
Correct grammar, and correct use of idioms, and word efficiency is an important life skill that today's generation lacks. The people of today with such words as "cuddy" and such grammar as, "quit trippin, was wit teh acktin out" is just ridiculous. I wish that the way we talk, was a grade in school; ^_^ that would be great, but then our school would have a higher failing rate then a passing one. lol

PS: I'm not perfect but I try ^_^
 
 

Posted by
neilr7
on 2007-10-31 12:11:38
 
It is good to use correct grammer because it makes you sound bad when you don't use it.
 
 

Posted by
sarahmrl7
on 2007-10-31 12:12:09
 
Students are taught correct grammar and spelling so when they get in the “real” world and have jobs they can be professional. You shouldn’t use the street language because it makes you seem sloppy and ignorant. Yes, it is hard for me to read poorly written things.
 
 

Posted by
ninjam7
on 2007-10-31 12:12:34
 
I’m not really sure that’s just how its always been
 
 

Posted by
john7
on 2007-10-31 12:12:37
 
Because it sounds better and its impressive.
 
 

Posted by
KristinaK7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:06
 
If you don't use correct grammar and spelling than you can't understand what people are saying.
 
 

Posted by
gabyh7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:24
 
i guess your taught to use correct grammer because..thats the correct way to speak i guess
 
 

Posted by
tamkf7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:26
 
So you don't look like an idiot!!
 
 

Posted by
gabyh7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:29
 
i guess your taught to use correct grammer because..thats the correct way to speak i guess
 
 

Posted by
jordang7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:54
 
Students are taught and expected to use correct grammar because it shows other people ure intelligence level and what kind of person you are.
 
 

Posted by
juliet7
on 2007-10-31 12:13:58
 
I think we should use correct grammar and spelling for two reasons. One so we sound smarter and not like idiots. And, two, so we can succeed in future careers.
 
 

Posted by
BrianneP7
on 2007-10-31 12:15:51
 
Ok We'll do better for you! =] we got this!
 
 

Posted by
stevenw7
on 2007-10-31 12:17:08
 
We need to write correctly so that we speak correctly.
 
 

Posted by
BenG7
on 2007-10-31 12:17:34
 
We have to Know and practice using correct grammar because we will need it later in life when we enter the business world.
 
 

Posted by
tylerk7
on 2007-10-31 12:18:51
 
We should use correct grammar because the person we are trying to communicate with may not understand our lingo, and therefore might become confused with our point of view.
 
 

Posted by
collinr7wp
on 2007-10-31 12:24:18
 
Students are expected and taught to use correct spelling and grammar because the system that we learn is universal. People from another part of the country or the other side of the "hood" may use different vernacular and communication ceases to exist successfully. I know from personal experiences that poor grammar and spelling is hard to understand.
 
 

Posted by
whitneyz7
on 2007-10-31 12:24:33
 
you sould always use proper grammer and spelling so people always know what your talkin about and understand the message your trying to get across. if you right a paper and use poor grammer and poor spelling no one is ever gonna be able to understand it.
 
 

Posted by
BrinleeS7
on 2007-10-31 12:27:51
 
Students are expected to use correct grammar in everyday uses because it enhances their grammar skills. It's not okay to use "trashy grammar" in the bussiness world. The person you are wrtiting or speaking to may think you are stupid!
 
 

Posted by
unonze
on 2007-10-31 16:37:01
 
We're taught and expected to use English correctly because it's a skill. Skills are meant to be done to the best of your ability. Street vernacular should be limited to casual conversation, while "correct" English and grammar should be used in the school/business setting. It is more professional, and reflects on how much you've gotten out of your education.

Is it hard to read something someone has written that contains multiple typos or bad grammar? Absolutely. It's like trying to read another language that you "sort of" understand.
 
 

Posted by
overthehillandfaraway
on 2007-11-01 01:19:12
 
Well done Unonze - a considered and correct response that deserves recognition! Sorry for interrupting!
(no comma before the and though. Oops)
 
 

Posted by
baileyw1
on 2007-11-01 06:09:41
 
If you walked up to a person talking slang, the chance of them not understanding is very likely, whereas if you talked correct (or spelled correctly) the person would know what you are saying and could do whatever you asked.
 
 

Posted by
Pedo7
on 2007-11-01 12:34:01
 
When you use correct grammar and spelling it makes you look intelligent and makes you look like you know what youre talking about.
 
 

Posted by
brib4
on 2007-11-02 08:54:42
 
For formal conversation and business purposes...