Step 1: Describe some common abbreviations you use. Why are they helpful?
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Annotate Teachers, Students See Texting Lingo Popping Up in School Writing Annotate
Advantages Disadvantages
By Chuck Fieldman
1. Many middle and high school teachers would agree with Hinsdale
Middle School eighth-grader Audrey Pound.
3. "It's like you have two languages in your head," Audrey said.
"Sometimes, the language you use for texting bleeds into the work
you do for school."
5. "I feel that all of the online opportunities and the time spent with
such opportunities puts students at a deficit when it comes to
producing sophisticated writing," she said. "In result, there is a much
greater responsibility put on teachers to help rectify the situation so
that students will be prepared for the rest of high school, as well as
post-high school writing."
8. Sledz said the most common misuses by students are using a "i" as
a stand-alone word, using only the letter "u" instead of the word
"you," using the letter "r" in place of the word "are" and not using
periods where needed.
11. "We actually discuss with students the concept of code switching as
a desired skill to be developed," Gillespie said. "Students must be
adept at many communication codes and understand when it is
appropriate to use each one and have the skills necessary to easily
switch from one code to another"
13. "I believe there are great advantages for all of us in becoming adept
at new codes, like text lingo, and retaining skill with former codes,
such as formal writing, reading and speaking skills," she said.
15. "We talk about it," Kalsbeek said. "It's a constant process of
reminding them."
3. The author cites the opinion of several school authorities. List a few.
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4. According to the article, what are some of the most common texting phrases (usage mistakes) used in
formal writing?
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5. What does the author recommend about the use of texting and formal writing styles?
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Step 4: Summarize
Summarize the selection in a few sentences. The sentence frames can help you.
According to the article "Teachers, Students See Texting Lingo Popping Up in School Writing," some of the
problems teachers are seeing include _______________________________________________________.
The concept of "code switching" originated from ________________________________________________.
Code switching is now _______________________________________________________.
Writing Prompt Section:What are the advantages and disadvantages of code switching between
formal writing and the slang language used by many in text messaging?
Example: There are both advantages and disadvantages to "code switching" including
______.
Reason (This is similar to a topic sentence and supporting sentence squished together. It might
define the term or provide context for the quote to come)
Provide reasons why you believe your claim.
It's crucial for teenagers to realize ______.
However, teachers are seeing ______.
Evidence
Provide evidence from the text to support your claim.(HINT: USE YOUR HIGHLIGHTING)
Counter Argument Section Include at least one good reason why others might disagree with
your claim or provide a different point of view.
Writing a Claim (This is similar to a thesis statement)
Do not begin your claim with "I think" or "I believe." Readers will know these are your thoughts
and beliefs, since you are the author. Your claim should clearly state your opinion -- based on what
you learned from the reading -- about whether or not sarcasm is a necessary tool for communication.
For example,
Example: Teenagers like code switching because ____, but they may not realize ______.
Reason (This is similar to a topic sentence and supporting sentence squished together. It might
define the term or provide context for the quote to come)
Provide reasons why you believe your claim.
Evidence
Provide evidence from the text to support your claim.(HINT: USE YOUR HIGHLIGHTING)
Conclusion
Regardless of ______, the evolution of language is here to stay. So, ______