tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post8738937027738012104..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: BOOK CLUB FRIDAY--GUEST AUTHOR TERRY SHAMESANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-37430228567598077362014-01-02T16:45:17.989-06:002014-01-02T16:45:17.989-06:00I don't know...and yeah, I've been hearing...I don't know...and yeah, I've been hearing this debate for a while now...but, if we stop teaching cursive, does that mean that the next generation won't be able to sign their name? Doesn't sound very encouraging to me...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Alan.DirtyMartinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180430462425350855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-14994264590858259242013-12-20T18:26:44.834-06:002013-12-20T18:26:44.834-06:00Great post, Terry. Thanks!Great post, Terry. Thanks!Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-86220268037813292232013-12-20T16:28:47.443-06:002013-12-20T16:28:47.443-06:00Not knowing how to write in cursive wouldn't w...Not knowing how to write in cursive wouldn't worry me. Any old way that works is fine.<br /><br />But not teaching cursive writing is going to mean that American children will grown up unable to read Grandma's notes, or anything else written in cursive. I learned to read German fluently years ago, but the old German handwriting of just 100 years ago is so different from modern script, not to mention printing and printed books, even the old ones in which an s can look like an f, that modern Germans can't read it.<br /><br />Already the post office is asking us to print in ALL CAPS for clarity. Soon it won't just be for their machines.Sara Hoskinson Frommerhttp://www.sff.net/people/SaraHoskinsonFrommernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-88687624135630783252013-12-20T13:57:03.606-06:002013-12-20T13:57:03.606-06:00I don't know. Think of the anticipation of op...I don't know. Think of the anticipation of opening a letter, a thank you card, when it's actually a surprise or anticipated and not one of 100 daily emails you pretty much delete without reading. <br />It isn't about cursive or printing or typing, maybe it's a stop and smell the rose type thing, but then we don't really need roses do we?Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136753125961574203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-61601074301990625932013-12-20T11:05:08.146-06:002013-12-20T11:05:08.146-06:00Nice to know there are other "printers" ...Nice to know there are other "printers" out there. And, E. Ayers, I know it isn't dead yet. I think I was reacting to people who seem to think that not teaching cursive is the end of education. My question: Is it that hard to learn cursive? I can't remember. Anyone else?<br />Terry Shameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202071611825887999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-6244169258329000702013-12-20T10:15:32.910-06:002013-12-20T10:15:32.910-06:00No wonder Louisiana has so many colorful folks. I&...No wonder Louisiana has so many colorful folks. I've always wondered about the origin of my husband's family. This could explain a lot.<br />Thanks, Terry.Kathleen Kaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500241341014235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-9450982533491659192013-12-20T08:28:45.325-06:002013-12-20T08:28:45.325-06:00Very interesting! It's not something I've...Very interesting! It's not something I've thought of before, as my kids are all done with schooling. While I'm not sure I agree with the loss of cursive writing, as I like the act of writing -- holding the pen, forming letters, etc., -- I do think that if they're going to teach kids keyboarding skills in primary school, then ten fingered typing should be mandatory. I learned touched typing at a very early age, and 70+ books later, I am SO glad I have that skill.Tracy Cooper-Poseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340094910453256003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-1812027371427932642013-12-20T08:12:53.300-06:002013-12-20T08:12:53.300-06:00I love that they are teaching keyboarding and comp...I love that they are teaching keyboarding and computing in kindergarten and first grade. But I think it's a huge mistake to remove cursive from the curriculum. We still use it. It's not dead yet! Plus, the children still need to know how to spell. The ability to communicate well, and in all forms, is important.<br /><br />Embrace change? Yes! My grandmother was born before the first airplane ever flew and got to watch Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. She saw lots of change. If she were still here, she'd own a smart phone!<br /><br />Next time, I'll proof before I hit publish. LOL E.Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338305018025847649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-32621208085797286332013-12-20T08:09:37.202-06:002013-12-20T08:09:37.202-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.E.Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338305018025847649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-90042660911695509632013-12-20T07:27:47.688-06:002013-12-20T07:27:47.688-06:00Great post. I'm like you - if I "write&qu...Great post. I'm like you - if I "write" something, I print.<br />The "myself and friends" thing - pendulums swing and in the current self-centered times - "I" matters most, but the pendulum will swing and it will return to - my friends and I/me.<br />Best of luck with your book.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859109777005545304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-15817614075047198452013-12-20T07:16:31.474-06:002013-12-20T07:16:31.474-06:00Very interesting post, Terry. Best luck.Very interesting post, Terry. Best luck.Rose Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.com