Language Does Matter!

AubreysMommy30

I have noticed in this thread a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position. :huh: I really hope you aren't in charge of anything important. Reminds me of Custer at Little Bighorn.

what do you mean by "a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position"? Wordy phrasing, but doesn't really say much at all.

LOL! Sounds like someone doesn't know the definition of tenuous. He is referring to your defense of a 'weak position or point'.

honeysprinkles

I have noticed in this thread a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position. :huh: I really hope you aren't in charge of anything important. Reminds me of Custer at Little Bighorn.

what do you mean by "a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position"? Wordy phrasing, but doesn't really say much at all.

LOL! Sounds like someone doesn't know the definition of tenuous. He is referring to your defense of a 'weak position or point'.

cute...you know how to use google.
I don't think my argument is weak. So why would I assume that I'm the vaguely referenced "some" in his comment? I'm not arguing that grammar isn't important, I'm arguing against being arrogant and judgmental towards those who might actually struggle with language for whatever reason.

myofibril

I don't think my argument is weak.

Neither do I frankly. I think it shows empathy, understanding and tenacity. Or should that be tenuousness? Oh, I don't know, this language thing gets me in a kerfuffle.

You're kind. I applaud that.

AliciaBeth78

I have noticed in this thread a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position. :huh: I really hope you aren't in charge of anything important. Reminds me of Custer at Little Bighorn.

what do you mean by "a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position"? Wordy phrasing, but doesn't really say much at all.

LOL! Sounds like someone doesn't know the definition of tenuous. He is referring to your defense of a 'weak position or point'.

cute...you know how to use google.
I don't think my argument is weak. So why would I assume that I'm the vaguely referenced "some" in his comment? I'm not arguing that grammar isn't important, I'm arguing against being arrogant and judgmental towards those who might actually struggle with language for whatever reason.

So you want to teach children and you don't think grammar is important? How cute!

LuckyLeprechaun

`Children do not need to learn! They need to feel special, like the precious snowflakes they all are. Expecting them to perform to certain educational standards is just mean. Don't you know that feeling special is the best way to get into a good college? `

HeelsAndBoxingGloves

I'm amazed this is still going..... but part of me is glad because one of my friends posted this on Facebook and this is the perfect place to share it.



*Edited for my typos because my brain is tired from actually doing work today....

honeysprinkles

I have noticed in this thread a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position. :huh: I really hope you aren't in charge of anything important. Reminds me of Custer at Little Bighorn.

what do you mean by "a tendency by some to defend a tenuous position"? Wordy phrasing, but doesn't really say much at all.

LOL! Sounds like someone doesn't know the definition of tenuous. He is referring to your defense of a 'weak position or point'.

cute...you know how to use google.
I don't think my argument is weak. So why would I assume that I'm the vaguely referenced "some" in his comment? I'm not arguing that grammar isn't important, I'm arguing against being arrogant and judgmental towards those who might actually struggle with language for whatever reason.

So you want to teach children and you don't think grammar is important? How cute!

Can you read? How does "I'm NOT arguing that grammar isn't important" mean I don't think grammar is important. Is it just me, or does that mean exactly the opposite. Come on now.

honeysprinkles

`Children do not need to learn! They need to feel special, like the precious snowflakes they all are. Expecting them to perform to certain educational standards is just mean. Don't you know that feeling special is the best way to get into a good college? `

I go to a good college on a scholarship that I earned by my good grades and SAT score. My grammar and spelling are absolutely fine and I DO feel special And I'll make an awesome teacher who will actually be sensitive to the needs of all my students, including the ones who will have extra trouble in areas of reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar, and I won't assume that it's due to laziness, stupidity, or a lack of caring.

Just_Dot

My issue with the statement above is that you make yet another generalization about people that feel that grammar "is important". I am a teacher that is sensitive to my students' needs, whether they are ELA, on an IEP, low-cog, or just struggling. The fact that you repeatedly make snide comments about how "sensitive" YOU will be when you are in the classroom is insulting to every teacher on here who believes that the written word is a powerful first impression. By making those comments, you are assuming that I'm a total and complete b!tch to my students that struggle with writing--when in fact, I've been praised by my administrators, colleagues, and parents of struggling students for my work with improving their writing.

There is a vast difference between people that truly struggle with the English language and its grammar and the people that are, in fact, too lazy to take the time to type out an entire word or structure sentences properly. I believe that most people can tell the difference between the two. The author of the blog that sparked this entire "debate" is one of these people. As are, I believe, most of the people who have been defending the blog's message.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

My issue with the statement above is that you make yet another generalization about people that feel that grammar "is important". I am a teacher that is sensitive to my students' needs, whether they are ELA, on an IEP, low-cog, or just struggling. The fact that you repeatedly make snide comments about how "sensitive" YOU will be when you are in the classroom is insulting to every teacher on here who believes that the written word is a powerful first impression. By making those comments, you are assuming that I'm a total and complete b!tch to my students that struggle with writing--when in fact, I've been praised by my administrators, colleagues, and parents of struggling students for my work with improving their writing.

There is a vast difference between people that truly struggle with the English language and its grammar and the people that are, in fact, too lazy to take the time to type out an entire word or structure sentences properly. I believe that most people can tell the difference between the two. The author of the blog that sparked this entire "debate" is one of these people. As are, I believe, most of the people who have been defending the blog's message.

Can I get a 'LIKE' button in here?!? :bigsmile:

yummy♥

After all of this arguing and stuff, you all must be very hungry. I brought you some sandwiches.

thank you for these delicious sandwiches!

Jain

The demise of proper language skills IS a real problem.

In which case stop picking on people here over trivial mistakes & take a good long look at the 'gangsta' culture. That is doing more damage to the English language than any silly errors in grammer or spelling.

Just_Dot

Mmmmmmmmmmm...sammiches.

honeysprinkles

My issue with the statement above is that you make yet another generalization about people that feel that grammar "is important". I am a teacher that is sensitive to my students' needs, whether they are ELA, on an IEP, low-cog, or just struggling. The fact that you repeatedly make snide comments about how "sensitive" YOU will be when you are in the classroom is insulting to every teacher on here who believes that the written word is a powerful first impression. By making those comments, you are assuming that I'm a total and complete b!tch to my students that struggle with writing--when in fact, I've been praised by my administrators, colleagues, and parents of struggling students for my work with improving their writing.

There is a vast difference between people that truly struggle with the English language and its grammar and the people that are, in fact, too lazy to take the time to type out an entire word or structure sentences properly. I believe that most people can tell the difference between the two. The author of the blog that sparked this entire "debate" is one of these people. As are, I believe, most of the people who have been defending the blog's message.

I feel that proper grammar is important, so I'm not making negative generalizations towards people who hold that view, as I do too. And I'm not assuming anything about you, I'm responding to a few rude comments from other posters. It has nothing to do with you being a teacher or not. I only brought that up because someone made a rude comment about how I won't be a good teacher because of their own misunderstanding of what I've been saying.

TDGee