Is texting killing the English language?

Must be 8 paragraphs, 500-700 words. PROMPT: Many people are concerned about declining

communication skills and blame this problem on the use of texting and social media. Some high schools
now even offer classes on face to face interaction. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think the

use of social media and texting has limited the ways in which people communicate and damaged people’s

use of the English language or have these uses merely enlarged our social interaction and vocabulary?
After reading and analyzing the articles below, choose three and compose an essay that addresses these

viewpoints and include your own viewpoint, agreeing or disagreeing with the dangers of electronic

communication.