Does learning to be a good writer still matter in the age of A.I.?

Travel destinations, last names

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 17, 2024 Dear Reader, Does learning to be a good writer still matter in the age of A.I.? What do you wish you could do well? Where in the world would you most like to travel? What are your thoughts on last names? These are just a few of the questions we posed recently in our writing prompts. We'd love to read your students' answers. Sincerely, The Learning Network WRITING PROMPTS Ben Wiseman Student Opinion Does Learning to Be a Good Writer Still Matter in the Age of A.I.? A New York Times columnist worries that programs like ChatGPT threaten the future of writing — and the benefits and joys of excelling at it. Do you agree? By Jeremy Engle Ricardo Torres/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, via USA Today Network Picture Prompts Coveted Cup The latest phone? Special-edition sneakers? A trendy tumbler? What would you be willing to camp out — even fight — for? By The Learning Network Travis Dove for The New York Times Student Opinion What Are Your Thoughts on Last Names? Babies generally are given the father's last name in the United States, but a small minority of families are making different choices. What do you think? By Shannon Doyne Illustration by Radio Student Opinion What Do You Wish You Could Do Well? As a companion to our new "how to" contest, here are 10 questions to help you brainstorm some skills you'd like to learn — whether practical or just for fun. By Katherine Schulten Tim Enthoven Picture Prompts Civil Conversation What do you think this image is communicating? By The Learning Network Student Opinion Where in the World Would You Most Like to Travel? This year's "52 Places to Go" list suggests plenty of destinations to consider. By Natalie Proulx Liam Eisenberg Picture Prompts Break Time Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by this image. By The Learning Network Abigail Varney for The New York Times Picture Prompts Maps Treasure maps. Road Maps. Fanciful Maps. What are your favorite memories with these geographic tools? By The Learning Network Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. VOCABULARY RESOURCES Word of the day Word of the Day: portentous This word has appeared in 27 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Word of the day Word of the Day: kvetch This word has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Word of the day Word of the Day: kinesiology This word has appeared in 12 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Word of the day Word of the Day: vertiginous This word has appeared in 55 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Word of the day Word of the Day: wryly This word has appeared in 80 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT How are we doing? We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please email thoughts and suggestions to LNfeedback@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Learning Network from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Learning Network, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018