I apologize to everyone on this list for losing my kool this morning. It
wasn't even a very effective flame, starting with an ambiguous
demonstrative.... Good thing I don't aspire to being an effective flamer.
- Judy

At 12:18 PM 12/22/00 -0500, you wrote:
>As I read the comments on what to teach in middle school, I am struck by
how general the comments are about what should be taught.
>
>Are the issues in middle school about (1) writing Standard English, or (2)
considering choices when editing a text?
>
>A central concern for both (1) and (2) is the motivation a student has to
be concerned with either issue.
>
>It seems to be that concern about Standard English is becoming more
important because it is relatively easy to test and we are going through a
time when students are going to be tested more and more.
>
>Bob Yates, Central Missouri State University
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