Technologically LiterateIn response to the growing popularity of informal language used in texting and on social media sites, many have come to the conclusion that today's youth are barely literate. Andrea Lunsford addresses these concerns in “Our Semi-Literate Youth.” Lunsford explains that despite the use of casual language, studies show that today's youth are as literate as previous generations. While many criticize the use of text and social media, perhaps we can learn from these relatively new forms of communication. “Our Semi-Literate Youth” by Andrea Lunsford explains that, as it turns out, there are some benefits to using websites like Twitter and Facebook. Contrary to popular belief, studies show that the rise of social media and the informal language associated with it has not caused a decline in literacy. In fact, Lunsford says literacy rates have remained roughly the same for the past 100 years. It seems that instead of declining, literacy is evolving. For example, students make fewer spelling errors, but more errors with “wro”....
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