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 > >To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: > http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html >and select "Join or leave the list" > >Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ > To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/