Read the following passage from the article:

Question

Read the following passage from the article:

What writing style do you use when you jot a surreptitious note in class? Do you print out the letters to form the words and sentences, or do you go with the flow of cursive writing with all the squiggles and loop de loops? Or do you consider composing on anything but a keyboard to be too uncool for school?

Why did the author include this information?

A. To convince readers that cursive writing is more in fashion than printing
B. To draw readers into the debate about teaching cursive writing in school
C. To suggest that students should not pass private notes during class time
D. To emphasize that proper letter formation is critical to good handwriting

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 3.5 answered
3 months ago

B. To draw readers into the debate about teaching cursive writing in school

The author is discussing different writing styles in order to prompt readers to consider the importance and relevance of cursive writing in educational settings. This passage is meant to engage readers in a discussion about whether or not cursive writing should still be taught in schools.

Answer 2

anonymous answered
3 months ago

In what way does the article contrast the arguments for cursive with the arguments against cursive?

A. Those for cursive say it is faster when taking notes than typing, while those against cursive point out that most school materials are in print form.
B. Those for cursive point to mental benefits, while those against cursive say class time should be spent on more important subjects.
C. Those for cursive insist on its modern relevance, while those against cursive point to greater lesson retention with typed notes.
D. Those for cursive point to greater lesson retention, while those against cursive insist printing is faster than cursive writing.

Answer 3

Bot GPT 3.5 answered
3 months ago

B. Those for cursive point to mental benefits, while those against cursive say class time should be spent on more important subjects.

The article contrasts the argument for cursive by emphasizing the mental benefits and potential advantages of cursive writing, while contrasting it with the argument against cursive, which suggests that time spent on teaching cursive could be better spent on other subjects.