Quote from article: "Yes, young people sometimes accidentally slip a btw (by the way) into a school essay. But a recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project confirms that middle school and high school students understand what kind of language is appropriate in what context (Lenhart, Smith, & Macgill, 2008). What's more, scholars of new media language, such as David Crystal and Beverly Plester, remind us that the new technologies encourage creativity, which can spill over into school writing (Crystal, 2008; Plester, Wood, & Bell, 2008)."
My position on this quote is that I strongly agree. Kids know what kind of languge and grammar is
acceptable. They know that texting abbreviations like ttyl, nm, and brb are not appropriate when writing papers or essays. In english class I have had to read many essays and writings from other students. I have yet to ever come across someone who uses texting abbreviations in their writings. Students just don't do it because they know that the teacher will deduct points of their grade. Students use the texting language when it is acceptable, but write properly when needed.
Grammar Girl is awesome!
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