This week, we learned about local issues in the area from our classmates. Many students incorporated information from last week’s presenters, specifically ideas from the Chamber of Commerce and information about homelessness provided by CPO. From homelessness to mental health resources to drug addiction and many other topics, students looked at the macro and microcosms of their self-selected issues. 

Additionally, we discussed book report requirements and what it looks like to apply a literary criticism lens to analyze a text. Book reports are due soon!

To engage with your student, you could ask them: 

• what book they are reading for their book report;
• specifically for juniors and seniors: what critical approach they are using to analyze their chosen text;
• what issue they presented about and if they would like to continue researching it;
• what issues their peers researched; and/or
• if they intend to enter any of their work from last semester – or different work – into LAD Fair.