Install Python and Pip Install your First Library
Rebecca will demonstrate how to install python and install a library. You can watch the above movie if you get stuck.
Do a little research if needed and answer the following prompts:
1. What is Python?
2. What does a “library” in Python mean?
3. Attach a screenshot to show you installed NLTK.
Extra Credit (+1 point):
Spelling reform what say you?
Start off by watching the video if you haven’t already.
Reasons against and for reform
Some people would point out that English spelling, albeit irregular, shows information about roots, history and origin of the language.
Your Task
Susie Spellwell is president of a grass roots group Simplr Speling 4 Ahl. Her group argues that it is high time that English spelling be simplified. On the other hand, Terra Traditionalist of the group Educated People Should Spell argues that English spelling captures roots and historical information of English words and should be preserved. Join the organization of either Susie or Terra. As a member of their organization, you must give them points for the debates that they will have all over the US. Using the resources above, or other reputable resources that you can find, provide either Susie or Terra with a point to strengthen their position. Your point should be concrete, as logical as possible, and 2-3 sentences long (provide and example or illustration). Here are some ideas to consider:
1. Learnability of vocabulary words
2. Non native speakers of English
3. Children with dyslexia and other learning conditions
4. Writing as a historical artifact
5. Effects on low literacy on society
6. Current IT infrastructure dependent on current spellings, such as Google
7. Time it takes to learn English spelling that could be devoted to other education