Feb. 13, 2009
Gotta love this kid!
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This high school student spotted an error on a Kansas State Dept. of Education issued writing test. Oh I love it: So while taking his state writing test last week, the East High junior saw something that didn't make sense: The word "emission" -- as in "the emission of greenhouse gases" -- was spelled "omission." Brilliant! Not something spell check would catch, and many adults obviously skipped over it as well. Stanford, who prefers math to literature and plans to study mechanical engineering or sports medicine, said he doesn't consider himself a fabulous proofreader. "But when I edit my own papers, I'm a stickler for grammar and vocabulary and the correct use of words," he said. "It annoys me when I see mistakes." That is SO like me! I verbally edit billboards and other mistakes I find. Yes, it's a sickness, but it's me!In the interest of full disclosure to those who don't know: In my BK (before kids) days, I was an editor for a local newspaper, which was a life dream of mine. Unfortunately, I cannot edit all the papers in the world. *sigh* Wouldn't leave much time for homeschooling! ; P |