Why Cursive Should Be Taught In Schools

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In the United States, only six states teach cursive today. Some people say cursive is a waste of time to teach cursive. I disagree, first cursive connects students to the past. Also cursive affects and makes our society better. So, in my opinion I think cursive should be taught in school. First of all, cursive connects students to the past. Most historical writings are written in cursive including The Declaration of Independence. Also students can’t read important letters from history if they can’t read cursive. Finally, students would not be able to read their grandparents or great-grandparents letters if they still write in cursive. Next, cursive affects our lives. In a study, students wrote faster and more words than students who typed on the computer. Cursive also helps the brain integrate visual and tactical information. Finally, the parts of the brain that are active during reading were active when students were writing in cursive. …show more content…
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. Cursive connects students to their grandparents and historical text. Next, cursive greatly affects and makes society better. So, maybe you should go out and see how many people still want cursive to be taught in schools