Synthesis Essay Handwriting

In the nineteenth and most of the twentieth centuries, handwriting instruction (print and cursive) was virtually universal in schools in the United States. By contrast, little if any time is devoted to such lessons today. While some argue that handwriting instruction should still have a place in schooling, others maintain that digital technologies have rendered such instruction unnecessary. Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and develops your position on the place, if any, of handwriting instruction in today’s schools. Source A (Gillis) Source B (worksheet) Source C (Trubek) Source D (Kysilko) Source E (Pot) Source F (graph) In your response you should do the following: • Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position. • Select and use evidence from at least three of the provided sources to support your line of reasoning. Indicate clearly the sources used through direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Sources may be cited as Source A, Source B, etc., or by using the description in parentheses. • Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning. • Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.