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sulphurdunn

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5. I think it is important

Reply to digonswine (Original post)

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 06:27 PM

Dec 2012

to at least have a standardized written language regardless of how it's spoken. To do that, agreement on the rules of grammar and writing mechanics are required. Spoken language evolves of course and will eventually impact written language regardless of rules. This is not a problem so long as both serve as means of universal communication and literate people remain able to read Shakespeare a thousand years from now.

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I heard a fellow teacher say- [View all] digonswine Dec 2012 OP

cool, if "he" is not teaching any language, we can cut "his" salary. win-win nt msongs Dec 2012 #1

Sounds like he's a science teacher and therefore not his field, AND you missed Lionessa Dec 2012 #2

I cannot now, nor really ever thought grammar makes much difference for non-writers. Lionessa Dec 2012 #3

At times I wonder if grammar is still being taught in asjr Dec 2012 #4

I think it is important sulphurdunn Dec 2012 #5

Where the ___ did that moron get his teaching credentials!?!? pegasis Dec 2012 #6

And where did you get your reading ability? Lionessa Dec 2012 #8

Yes, I did comprehend that part. pegasis Dec 2012 #9

You strongly suggest he's somehow a subpar teacher in your title and then Lionessa Dec 2012 #10

In my view... pegasis Dec 2012 #14

In many school districts, all teachers are expected to require some writing assignments as part of Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #21

As the first responder above proves, Lionessa Dec 2012 #7

Grammar happens regardless if we teach it or not. The Philosopher Dec 2012 #11

You use quotes inappropriately, the teacher never asked that. Lionessa Dec 2012 #13

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/such_as The Philosopher Dec 2012 #15

ah, but you changed his meaning so the such as becomes moot. Lionessa Dec 2012 #16

I didn't. The Philosopher Dec 2012 #18

Aha! Lionessa Dec 2012 #12

It will matter if you're hiring someone to pegasis Dec 2012 #17

As # 17 said-- digonswine Dec 2012 #19

Language always has grammar. But the rules change. Language evolves. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #20

Good question. Teacher in question is probably so swamped w. crazy-ass directives, memos.... Smarmie Doofus Dec 2012 #22

This certainly his feeling on the matter- digonswine Dec 2012 #23

Academic English has its own role in modern society... savebigbird Dec 2012 #24