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1		Activity 1 Directions: Do you have any words or word types that you consistently misspell? Check over your most recent corrected papers if need be. List the misspellings and consult a dictionary to get the correct spelling.



2		Activity 2 Directions: Does bad spelling really matter? Should an instructor lower your grade because of it? What's the difference as long as he or she knows what you mean? Do you use a spell-checker when you use a word processor? What are the limitations of spell-checking programs?

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