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  #1 Janelle Taylor on 20 Jul 14

   

  Link to article: http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/9245/Young_people_s_writing_2012.pdf
  
  Background info: "We are a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy. We run projects in the poorest communities, campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents, and support schools." -taken from the 2nd page of their article
  
  In 2012 they conducted research in several different schools in the UK (34,910 students aged 8-16) to determine if the students were reading and writing at the expected level for their age. They were asked if they enjoyed reading and writing, how often they did it outside of class, and if they use "txt" speak in the class room.
  
  The results were that if a child was at or above their reading/writing level they were less likely to use "txt" speak. If they were below their reading/writing level they were MORE likely to use "txt" speak.
  
  I have a couple screenshots from the article that I took of tables with percentages on them. I will post them to the google doc instead of here.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Link to article: <a href="http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/9245/Young_people_s_writing_2012.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0001/9245/Young_people_s_writing_2012.pdf</a> <br /> <br /> Background info: "We are a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. Our research and analysis make us the leading authority on literacy. We run projects in the poorest communities, campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents, and support schools." -taken from the 2nd page of their article <br /> <br /> In 2012 they conducted research in several different schools in the UK (34,910 students aged 8-16) to determine if the students were reading and writing at the expected level for their age. They were asked if they enjoyed reading and writing, how often they did it outside of class, and if they use "txt" speak in the class room. <br /> <br /> The results were that if a child was at or above their reading/writing level they were less likely to use "txt" speak. If they were below their reading/writing level they were MORE likely to use "txt" speak. <br /> <br /> I have a couple screenshots from the article that I took of tables with percentages on them. I will post them to the google doc instead of here.</div>

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