The general argument made by Jessica Bennett in her article,”The Curse of Cursive”, published in Newsweek, addresses that cursive is unnecessary. Bennett argues that penmanship is irrelevant because the majority of the population don’t integrate cursive in their handwriting. She provides evidence that indicates most individuals don’t utilize penmanship from “in 2006, just 15 percent of SAT takers used cursive on the written test”(P.4). Through presenting that the minority of students employ cursive on the written test, she suggests that learning penmanship is not a significant skill to learn since the majority of student don’t utilize it. In conclusion, Bennet’s opinion is that being taught cursive is pointless.…
I always prefer writing in cursive than keyboarding. Because I think when I am writing on paper, I will have a smooth train of thinking for my writing. In addition, I enjoy the process of writing on the paper. I like to listen to the sound that the pen scratches the paper. However, when I am typing essay on the computer, I cannot write smoothly because I usually write some grammar faults in my sentences and the Word will digitally find the faults and display them. I do not enjoy seeing some dashes under my sentences. Therefore, I have to stop to write and correct the faults. Then, my train of thinking is interrupted, and I always fell upset about that. As a result, I prefer writing in cursive than typing.…
Today's children in the class room are no longer being taught to write in cursive. I don't think this is such a bad thing. As the world changes, so does technology. Children of today should be taught more computer skills and sufficiant typing rather than writting in cursive.…
In my academic life I use written communication in replying to discussion questions, individual work assignments, and communicating with classmates and the course facilitator. Learning to apply the writing skills will improve in the quality of work I produce, it helps the reader to have a better understanding with the document they are reading, and improving the grade I receive on individual assignments.…
Writing is an important aspect in every day speech and communication. In the class room, it…
Cursive was a benificial skill to have in the passed. However, the continuing advancements in technology and the ability to type quickly has made cursive writing an unnecessary skill. Computers are our future and there for should be a higher focus of education than cursive…
Studies show that writing in cursive helps with brain injuries, which doesn't mean that we should "ALL" be writing in curisive. Its just means that its a tool that can be used to help people with brain disorders or individuals who suffer from brain injury. Cursive can be used as a tool not just a way to write. Not everyone feels comfortable writing in cursive. In my opinion, as long as you can read it and it looks neat, then there shouldn't be an issue. So should not writing in cursive define your…
Writing has been around for quite some time. It has become essential for human living. It is a way of learning, communicating, and expressing emotions. It can be used to share ideas and spread messages. Some writing is more effective than others.…
It is evident that the children in elementary school will have little use for handwriting in adulthood. I, myself, write very little. Other than the math classes I’ve taken, (which generated many pages of hand-written problems), I rarely write anything on…
These were my thoughts on why i never learned cursive. Many students can't read or write cursive and is pointless to learn. This is also why i think cursive shouldn't be a required curriculum at…
Writing is the primary way people communicate with others and is taught at an early age (typically 5 years old). We all write daily; whether it be emails or paperwork for a job, assignments and papers for school, even something as simple as texting a relative/friend. Having the ability not only to write but, write correctly is beneficial in several areas of life. Earning better grades and improved critical thinking skills are just two benefits that come from improving my ability to write.…
Finally, having the right tools to write. Typing is easier then writing in a piece of paper. Using a computer is a great device to accomplish writing more effective because my writing is legible and clean. For example, in the computer I can organize my writing by erasing, copying, pasting. Where as writing in paper sometimes I need to scratch and start again ending up working a messy paper.…
Many people have been debating if cursive writing should be teached in high school. Is cursive writing obsolite with modern technology? Yes it is.Does cursive writing stimulate the brain? Yes it does.…
It is a fond memory that is shared with almost all generations learning to write the phrase “the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog” in cursive. It brings me joy to read old letter between my great grandma and Grandpa, or read the beautiful penmanship of the side notes that my ancestors had written in our family bible. Sadly today’s generation may never get to share this memory or experience this sentimental feeling, because cursive is being taken out of today’s curriculum.…
But I am so thankful that Macon Road Baptist taught me these skills at such a young age. Of course being young I hated cursive lessons but as I learned more and more each day my cursive writing grade was just a free A+. Also as my reading…