I guess it depends what it is. If it is a proper document, lease, formal letter or email, etc than yes. But in an im or friendly email, no.

I think spelling is important! Too often we don

't focus enough on this.

I require students to use proper spelling on anything that is done at/for school, including e-mails and blog posts. And yet I know it is...

harder for some children than others. My youngest is a great reader and has a marvelous vocab but doesn't spell well.