Yancey

      Three challenges of writing in the 21st century are developing new ways of writing, developing a curriculum for this new way, and developing a new way to teach this new curriculum. These new ways of writing must be pursued through the devaluing of writing within different cultures. Yancey's main argument drawn from this is that literacy is the ability to write and compose. Cultures tend to value reading more valuable than writing because reading is seemingly the better of the two. Writing comes with negative associations like the physical requirements it takes. Reading is a much easier way for people to think critically, but it may not be the most effective way compared to writing. But writing is associated with having to obtain a pen and paper and enduring through physical pains of writing for hours and dealing with mistakes. Self-sponsored writing is directly from the composer rather than an institution. This leads to what some call the Age of Composition. People are finding ways to improve their composition skills. The message of this article is to emphasize that the meaning of literacy is the ability to compose materials well and pushes readers to improve their skills through extracurricular activities.