Fluency in a Foreign Language Should Be Required Before Graduation
Fluency in A Foreign Language Should Be Required For All Students
Before Graduation From High School
By
Julia Delaney
English 102, Section 12
Miss Alicia Howell
December 4, 2012
Theme 6 – Simple - Climactic
Word Count: 1,799
Outline
Thesis: Fluency in a foreign language should be required for all students before graduation from high school.
Introduction: In a world of advancing technology and higher education, it is imperative that students take the time to develop unique talents and skills in order to gain a competitive edge over the average individual. I. Fluency in a foreign language builds character.
A. The time and commitment required from students to learn an entire new alphabet and vocabulary builds diligence.
B. The achievement realized by students as they begin to understand and converse in a second language produces confidence.
II. Fluency in a foreign language builds life skills. A. The ability to converse fluently in another language with an entirely new realm of people builds communication skills. B. The readiness to alternate between languages with family and friends builds flexibility skills.
III. Fluency in a foreign language creates unique opportunities. A. Fluency in a foreign language gives unique traveling opportunities. B. Fluency in a foreign language creates unique job opportunities
Fluency in A Foreign Language Should Be Required For All Students Before Graduation From High School
In a world of advancing technology and higher education, it is crucial that students take time to develop unique talents and skills which will give them a competitive edge over the average individual. Though many doubt the ability of fluency in a foreign language to advance students in society, businesses, educational systems, governmental offices, and health care departments are all eager to hire students with skills in foreign languages. As globalization becomes more prevalent, foreign language skills are
Before Graduation From High School
By
Julia Delaney
English 102, Section 12
Miss Alicia Howell
December 4, 2012
Theme 6 – Simple - Climactic
Word Count: 1,799
Outline
Thesis: Fluency in a foreign language should be required for all students before graduation from high school.
Introduction: In a world of advancing technology and higher education, it is imperative that students take the time to develop unique talents and skills in order to gain a competitive edge over the average individual. I. Fluency in a foreign language builds character.
A. The time and commitment required from students to learn an entire new alphabet and vocabulary builds diligence.
B. The achievement realized by students as they begin to understand and converse in a second language produces confidence.
II. Fluency in a foreign language builds life skills. A. The ability to converse fluently in another language with an entirely new realm of people builds communication skills. B. The readiness to alternate between languages with family and friends builds flexibility skills.
III. Fluency in a foreign language creates unique opportunities. A. Fluency in a foreign language gives unique traveling opportunities. B. Fluency in a foreign language creates unique job opportunities
Fluency in A Foreign Language Should Be Required For All Students Before Graduation From High School
In a world of advancing technology and higher education, it is crucial that students take time to develop unique talents and skills which will give them a competitive edge over the average individual. Though many doubt the ability of fluency in a foreign language to advance students in society, businesses, educational systems, governmental offices, and health care departments are all eager to hire students with skills in foreign languages. As globalization becomes more prevalent, foreign language skills are
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