English is a rich and descriptive tongue. We can pick from gutteral Germanic words or elegant French synonyms depending on our mood. Our Latina/o neighbors contributed a fiesta of descriptive and joyful words. Why, then, are our classrooms afflicted with students who write: "RUK" and "OMG" and "LOL" like they are instant messaging their friends?
Even worse, young writers have to be reminded that, yes, in English, we capitalize the "I."
If we're not in IM, leave out the texting language. There is no English teacher in the country who wants to see that stuff in the classroom.
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