Craig,

Of course, it is the case that certain grammatical forms occur in certain texts over others.  As I indicated,
I use that knowledge in teaching non-native speakers.

The problem is a definition of literacy which the following is making reference to.

   I expect Bob will react angrily to the suggestion, but I also recommend
Schleppegrell's "The Language of Schooling." It also grows out of the
beleif that literacy can be disdcipline specific, that it can and
should be made more explicit, and that we have a mentoring role in the
process. 

Are we talking about ideas?  There is no question cannot read a text on quantum physics.

Are you making the claim that my inability to read such a text is because I lack knowledge of the grammatical forms that occur in those texts?

Bob Yates, University of Central Missouri

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