Precis Weekly Response

I agree that students need a "hands on" experience that is not necessarly provided in the classroom. Students go out into the world sometimes severly unprepared for certain situations. For example, a basic job interview. If a student does not have the appropriate skills or apply them during the interview they may not get the job, even if they are qualified. Most applicants are judged on how literate they speak, not on how literate they write. It is imperative that students be able to shift the style of speech to what is considered appropriate in order to be successful in society.