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In article <4200@eastman.UUCP>, beaver@esl370.uucp (Robert L. Beaver (Systems Admin)) writes:
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|> 	I'm one of those people who would love to be a writer. 
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|> 	Basically, what I'm saying is that I don't think most teachers 
|> today are equiped to teach.  My eight grade english teacher certainly
|> was not. 

I guess I'm also a wanna be.  I've written just enough to know that
writing is hard work.  Most of my writing now is technical, not much
fun but it pays.

I don't remember my eight grade teacher but I do remember every language
teacher I've had since.  I don't think there is one I would trade
for another.  In high school I couldn't get enough literature
courses.  My English 101 teacher inspired me to change my major
from Math to English. (Finished in philosophy.)  She made a point 
about grammar and vocabulary that I'll never forget.  She said, 
"Your grammar and your vocabulary will establish your peers."

That statement made me realize that both are wonderful tools.  They
can be used in all sorts of situations, not just in writing.  In my
life I've spoken the language of construction workers, stevedores,
professional soldiers, corporate execs, and of philosophers.  It
certainly makes life more fun.

bob jernigan