> > > Amen! > On Thu, 3 Dec 1998, DonGarnett wrote: > > > Remember, the way we talk is not natural, it is habitual. We learned to > > talk by imitating other people. > > While the above comment was made with regard to vocal instruction, > it > can be applied to writing instruction, as well. I still find it hard to > fall > into step with folks who believe that we can allow our children to write > as they please without correcting spelling, etc. The "just get your ideas > down on paper, honey; you'll learn to spell when you feel like it" > > > Ah well, it does seem to ensure our positions as developmental > educators > > ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > Jim Valkenburg [log in to unmask] > Delta College > University Center, MI 48710-0002 > (517) 686-9034 FAX (517) 686-8736