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

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There is no doubt that
literature
 has been an important part of human life since the beginning of civilizations.
However
, there is an argument that doubts the benefit of starting to study readings
such
 as novels and poems in high
school
. I have a balanced view of
this
 statement. Examining the idea that supports having
literature
 as a
subject
 in high
school
, educational institutions must accommodate their
students
' future career aspirations
,
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 and
one
 of them is being a writer.
Moreover
, by being a writer, an individual is required to delve into
readings
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. Starting to hone
one
's skills in
literature
 since high
school
 can be beneficial because
this
 initiative prepares
one
 for their college term, and later supports their professional career.
Furthermore
, each person excels in different things and
therefore
 we cannot force them to study science and math intensively.
Additionally
, high
school
 is a proper educational stage for an individual to explore and choose their
favorite
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subject
, and there is nothing wrong with introducing
literature
 to them.
On the other hand
, it is better to make
literature
 an extracurricular activity rather than a mandatory
subject
. The reason is that there is no benefit for
students
 who are interested in subjects
such
 as mathematics and science.
Moreover
, making the
literature
subject
 mandatory will consume
students
' time to foster their knowledge in other subjects. A good case in point is that when there is a student who wants to apply for a bachelor's in
engineering
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 program,
this
 student needs to foster their knowledge in the engineering field
instead
 of studying Javanese poems that do not deliver any technical knowledge. At its core, it is important to consider that high
school
 is
one
 of the capstones that are closely related to
one
's professional career;
therefore
, the most beneficial decisions are the ones that accommodate the
students
' passion.
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introduction conclusion present
Ensure that both the introduction and conclusion are equally effective. Your introduction sets up the debate well, but the conclusion could reiterate your balanced stance more strongly, summarizing key points clearly.
relevant specific examples
Provide more specific examples to strengthen your argument. For instance, you could mention how literature can enhance critical thinking, creativity, and empathy skills.
complete response
Your essay demonstrates a balanced view, addressing both sides of the argument effectively.
logical structure
The points discussed are clear and generally well-organized, making the argument easy to follow.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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