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Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Handwriting has been with us since the past centuries. Nowadays, some people think that it has lost its purpose and should not be taught by teachers.
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, I strongly believe that all of us should know how to write by
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, there are some cases
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that
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 using
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 methods
are
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 way more efficient.
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 with, handwriting serves an abundance of advantages, which other writing styles do not have. First and foremost, writing using a pen or other physical instruments can help us memorize the materials we write better. There are a lot of
researches
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 that have been conducted regarding
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 matter, especially in schools, and all of them reached the same conclusion, which said that doing so enhances the working power of our brain, especially the frontal lobe. As a matter of fact, students
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 do so excel about 20% better in their studies compared to others
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 normalized typing using a keyboard. Second of all, it can boost creativity and deepen thinking.
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, the most well-known novels were written by people
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 have honed their writing skills for years, becoming more imaginative along the process. The reason for
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 their neurons were more active when writing by
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hand
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, when one is in a hurry, typing on a computer will be far more effective. An example is when we are in need to send an urgent letter. Speaking of
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, emails have gained relevance in the modern era
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 the fact that it is more cost-friendly and can reach the receiver faster compared to
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 letters. Another case to not do it by
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 is when we are trying to write a research, where professionalism is needed, for typing avoids misunderstandings
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 their own writing
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, and some may look unreadable
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 others.
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, handwriting should still be kept alive even in the future, for a sample when studying.
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, there are times
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 it could be useless, like when comparing emails with paper letters.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cognitive development
  • fine motor skills
  • cultural heritage
  • technological advances
  • digital fatigue
  • over-dependence on technology
  • memory retention
  • personal expression
  • manual dexterity
  • traditional skills
  • digital devices
  • unique form of communication
  • educational strategy
  • pedagogical approach
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