Grammar in the real world

Grammar in the real world (1 hour)

Now that you've learned about how linguists understand and talk about grammar, let's try to use this linguistic knowledge to discuss and critique some real-world discussions about grammar.

Read the following brief article:

Weller, Chris (2014). Can Texting Ruin A Child’s Grammar And Spelling? The Impact Of Learning To Write On A Cell Phone. Consumer News. (archive link)

Imagine your friend shared this article on social media. Based on what you know about grammar, what could you say to them about this article?

When you have finished this activity, continue to the next section of the module: "Types of grammar".

by Stephen Politzer-Ahles. Last modified on 2021-04-15. CC-BY-4.0.