Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and peoms. To what extend do you agree and disagree?

There's no denying the fact that
literature
is important at some point.
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a commonly held
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that students are wasting their
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when taking
literature
courses, there is
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it. In my opinion,
although
studying
literature
might improve one's English language, I believe that
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a waste of
time
too, as there are more important
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that students could take in the
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time
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discussing
both views. On the one hand,
subjects
like
science
and maths
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more helpful
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in terms of finding a job.
Instead
of schools giving students
literature
courses, they should give them advanced classes like AP math or
science
that will support them and guarantee a bright future.
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, many
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people
view people who major in arts
subjects
as less intelligent than those who major in
science
subjects
.
On the other hand
,
literature
can be helpful in many ways, they improve a
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grammar skills, vocabulary, and fluency. Because they write a lot and read a lot they are more skilled than those who study
science
and other related
subjects
.
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, many famous poets and novelists spend most
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studying
literature
which is why they are great at what they do. In conclusion, though many think
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a
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of
time
, studying
literature
has its advantages too. I personally think that the disadvantages tho
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the advantages.
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task response
Work on ensuring that your essay thoroughly addresses all parts of the task. While you did discuss both views, more detail and specific examples are needed to fully develop your argument and show a comprehensive understanding.
coherence cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion need to be clearer and more concise. Make sure to clearly state your thesis in the introduction and summarize your main points effectively in the conclusion.
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Support your main points with more specific and relevant examples. This will strengthen your argument and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the topic.
coherence cohesion
Work on structuring your paragraphs more logically. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea and be clearly connected to the overall argument of your essay.
task response
You have a clear opinion and attempt to discuss both sides of the argument, which shows an understanding of the task requirements.
coherence cohesion
Your essay demonstrates some understanding of the topic and includes an attempt to explain both views, which is a positive step towards a balanced argument.

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