The+role+of+reading+and+writing+per.+6

As we begin the course together, it's important to understand (or at least consider, even if you don't agree) why English (reading, writing, vocabulary, etc) is so firmly entrenched in the high school curriculum. Before you begin your final semester of high school, consider the role of reading and writing, and think about why such emphasis has been placed on these skills by society.

1.) Why do we read? Why do you think it has been designated as such an important part of public education?

People from all over history put their life works in their novels and we read them to learn an understand their concepts. Reading is the premier way to learn about what people have to say. Written books are unique to everything else because they portray a full sense of an author’s voice and personality on paper. And, having works on paper means they can referenced at any time so everyone can learn through this book. Reading has become such an important part of our education (especially in English class ) because it is one of the easiest ways to learn about the historic people who have come before us and shaped modern day.

2.) Why do we write? What advantages does writing offer that other media may not (such as speaking or visual art)?

As mentioned above, writing contains what people from all over time have said and experienced. So in this form all ideas and works can be preserved for everyone to see. For me and my classmates, writing is good for expressing our minds in a way that stays true to our language. So besides a language barrier, anyone can read anything in any dialect. But the real reason we write in school SOOO much is that we need the experience and skills to better ourselves later in life.

Respond to the above questions in two separate paragraphs, in your own words. Each paragraph must be at least one hundred words. Please, write in your own voice and feel free to use this discussion board to explore your thoughts; this forum is meant to be a place to engage in an informal conversation, both in virtual reality and in the physical classroom.