Earning Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badges

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16. Farmgirl Grammar

Beginner Level

• Make an effort to improve your grammar and spelling. Refrain from using slang, abbreviations, or any form of text-messaging language.
• Using a dictionary, pick an unfamiliar word to be your word of the day, write down the word along with its meanings and uses, and try to incorporate the word into your daily activity. Continue to do this daily for two weeks.

Intermediate Level

• Create at least 10 posts or responses on the Farmgirl Chatroom, making sure to use excellent grammar and spelling.
• Keep discovering new words daily for an additional two weeks.
• Read the book Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe’s Guide to Better English in Plain English, by Patricia T. O’Conner (The book required for this badge is available on loan from MaryJanesFarm; contact library@maryjanesfarm.org.)

Expert Level

• Write a letter to the editor of your local paper discussing the importance of precise communication and syntax.
• Read the book Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss. (The book required for this badge is available on loan from MaryJanesFarm; contact library@maryjanesfarm.org.)
• Keep discovering new words daily for an additional two weeks.

January, 2011 Edition