As the parent of a dyslexic child, I don't see the problem with asking this. Granted, I would hope that the child would have an IEP in place taking this into consideration, but not every school system acknowledges it. As a teacher, I would hope this is something you would take into consideration.

I've asked that myself many times. #noshame I've always sucked at spelling, a reason why I never made an A in elementary and middle school. Thank god for high school wanting typed papers with spell check that only works if you can spell well enough for it to catch it. Which, for me, often times was missed because I seriously suck at spelling!

Regardless of whether the teacher is grading based on spelling, no student should ever plan to slack off on mechanics. Asking this question is basically admitting that you don't plan to give this assignment your full effort and you're looking for the shortcuts.

The problem is that rich kids have spell checking word processing programs... So I would deduct some points, but not have that be the focus (unless it's an in class essay where everyone is writing).

this is never a valid question. Spelling always matters. Doesn't matter the 'point' of the essay; the point is to judge your understanding and comprehension of the English language, and that includes spelling and grammar.

I believe that it's a fair question.

I don't see how this f*cked your life

At my school it's a given that misspelling would mean point reduction.

I could understand this if it were an in-class, written essay. Spelling shouldn't detract from the overall grade in that case. But if it's to be typed, there's really no excuse for bad spelling.

Hoo carez abowt speling anywayz?