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troutman · 01-08-2010, 09:47 AM

Shakespeare is the biggest reason a bunch of these graduates can't properly read or write.

How the HELL is someone supposed to learn proper grammar, sentence structure and the basics of writing(nevermind reading)...when Shakespeare and a bunch of other stupid books are rammed down their throats all year long?

Actually, children that learn second languages (immersion or bilingual program) generally do better in spelling and grammar in their own language. Studying other languages, or older forms of your own language, builds your literacy skills.

01-08-2010, 09:47 AM	#125
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Shakespeare is the biggest reason a bunch of these graduates can't properly read or write. How the HELL is someone supposed to learn proper grammar, sentence structure and the basics of writing(nevermind reading)...when Shakespeare and a bunch of other stupid books are rammed down their throats all year long? Actually, children that learn second languages (immersion or bilingual program) generally do better in spelling and grammar in their own language. Studying other languages, or older forms of your own language, builds your literacy skills. Last edited by troutman; 01-08-2010 at 10:03 AM.