Cursive is faster to write because if students take notes on computer they may fall behind and miss some very important notes that are probably going to be question on a test. Also studies have found out the kids that took notes by hand performed better on a test then those who took notes by computer. Cursive is not being taught that much anymore, so that means the kids in college are not going to do as good as they us to do because of computer taking over. Soon all notes will be taken on computers.…
One reason cursive should be taught is because of reading important documents. Many kids can’t read important and historical documents because they are written in cursive. For example, The Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, and several more documents. In the article “Five Reasons Kids Should Still Learn Cursive Writing” by Katy Steinmetz it told about a family that went to National Archives building to see the constitution, when they got there the parents realize that their kids weren't reading it. The mother asked them to read it and they couldn’t, the mom was shocked that her kids couldn’t read cursive.…
First, cursive helps people read historical texts. Next, cursive helps us by signing our name for checks and legers. Finally, cursive stimulates the brain in many ways. In conclusion, I strongly believe cursive should be taught in schools today.…
That being said a signature is no longer required for that many documents or receipts anymore so people don't feel the need to write in cursive. And that the truth is that cursive writting is virtually gone and people choose to do normal print than to write in cursive now a days so thats why because of theses three main facts in the second article of why i don't think cursive writting is powerful to the…
Cursive is a primitive style of handwriting, but it still should be taught in classes. Just like article "Cursive Is a Powerful Brain Tool" states, "Cursive is a common teaching tool for students with dyslexia. " Cursive gives everyone a new way of thinking. Although when writing cursive you're still using the same letters, it may come more swiftly to someone because not everyone is the same. The passage "Cursive Is a Twenty-First Century Dinosaur" fail to realize that technology may be getting better, but you will need to still need cursive for your signatures at least.…
They also mention that cursive handwriting helps fine tune our childrens learning process. Anouther point they mention is it reduces with brain injurys through out life. These are valid concerns. On the contrary, there are many people who argue against keeping cursive in our school system. The Opponents of this claim say that cursive has to be replaced by electronic's due to our worlds advancement.…
Public schools should allow students to learn and write in cursive as a required part of curriculum because it helps students retain information, helps with motor-skills, and allows teachers to learn about disorders or brain injuries that students could have. First, cursive writting should be taught in public schools because it helps children retain information. Cursive writing is usually taught in 1st and 2nd grade witch allows students to look at letters and easily recognize them. in the article 'Cursive Is A Powerful Brain Tool' it states "writing by hand helps individuals remeber ideas better then typing...…
Have you ever thought about not having cursive in your life? Cursive should still be taught in school. You should know how to write your name in cursive. When you see a paper written in cursive you should know how to read it. Cursive could help you in your reading and writing skills.…
Cursive When your grandparents send you a letter and the words look like SpongeBob’s writing. First cursive writing creates a connection for your two brain lobes. Cursive takes time from core classes, lastly cursive isn’t as valued in schools now. In my opinion cursive can’t compete with technology so people don’t have to write in cursive. First of all, some students won’t use cursive as much and forget the cursive.…
The first major component of why cursive should be taught to children is because it is still in use today. Some people prefer cursive over printing, and some logos, brands, or store names appear in cursive. If students are not taught cursive in school, then they would have a difficult time understanding all types of handwriting, logos, brands, stores, etc. For example, people, mostly family and loves ones, send each other hand-written cards or letters for various reasons. Some individuals will write in cursive in thus said cards or letters.…
Were you taught cursive writing when you were in PreSchool? Back when I was in PreK, they taught us how to write in cursive. Although that was only about 10 years ago, they have taken cursive writing out of the learning recommendations. I, personally, liked the idea of cursive writing, but the way technology has changed, it is no longer need. It is helpful, but it is also unnecessary to how things are scored in schools today.…
The debate between keeping or removing cursive handwriting is one I have had multiple times with my two children when they have come home complaining about their schoolwork. I firmly believe that it no longer has its uses outside of school in todays society. As author two stated in paragraph 3; "The truth is that cursive writing is virtually gone. Handwriting has taken a backseat to typing as technology dominates the way we communicate. " We currently live in a time where cursive has no place to be used on a daily basis.…
Some teachers believe that it is not important to teach because it may confuse their students when they try to teach them a different way of writing. Students learn to write in print from their first day in kindergarten until about their third grade year in elementary school. At this time teachers decide that it is time for them to switch the way their minds work and start writing in cursive. Why?…
To begin with, cursive lets students and even adults write faster. Writing faster will help with if people need to take notes, possibly for college or even in regular grade school. To add cursive lets you think deeply when people are writing in cursive, which means you can think creatively and get answers for questions. Cursive can even help individuals express their ideas and more ideas then before.…
Cursive writing has been slowly fading away. It seems in the future cursive will merely be a thing of the past, but how is one going to read the Founding Fathers documents if they lack the ability to read and write in cursive. Cursive writing is an important skill; not only does it define motor skills, separate the literate from the non, shows professionalism, but it also looks elegant and nice. With new technology and harder curriculums teachers have taken a back burner to teaching students cursive.…