"The Neglected R" Response

This article was mainly focused upon the fact that writing, education's second "R" has become the "neglected R" in our school system. It states that our schools do not place enough emphasis on the teaching of writing. Also, it goes on to say that our teachers are not allowing enough time for students to be immersed in writing during the school week. Those who support this article believe that writing is a vital skill to have in today's world and that it is very important to be able to express yourself clearly and professionaly through writing. "The Neglected R" article and those involved in the movement proposed in this article are passionate about getting everyone involved ranging from teachers to government officials in order to implement a new approach to writing in our educational system that will benefit students from kindergarten through their college education. I believe that this article poses a valid arguement, and I think it would be great to see this plan in action. I believe that any type of learning, including learning how to write proficiently, should be made fun and engaging for students of all ages. I was glad to have been exposed to this article.