Genre Letters, Art with Charcoal, Psychology Studies, and Holocaust Civ Discussions (Session 6, Week4)

Welcome back to Week 4!

It was a rainy week, but learners kept their spirits high with meaningful work and deep learning experiences.

Genre Letters

This week, learners continued refining their Genre letters, focusing on “Victory” and “Forgiveness.” They critiqued each other’s work based on Grammar, Organization, Effectiveness, Tone, and how well the letters stayed on topic. Using this feedback, they made revisions and adjustments, and the letters are truly starting to shine. We can’t wait for you to hear them!

Art

A big step was taken toward the upcoming exhibition project as learners selected their mediums. Our new skill, charcoal, offered a bold and exciting challenge—especially when used to capture facial features. To wrap up the week, learners engaged in another art critique to sharpen their skills and tackle their biggest areas for growth.

Psychology

This week’s psychology studies gave learners the choice between two fascinating topics: Mental Illness or Neurosis. Those who studied Mental Illness examined its meaning, provided examples, and learned about its complex history. Others explored Freud’s theories on Neurosis, asking whether it should be considered distinct from Mental Illness.

Civ Discussions

In civ, discussions centered on the Holocaust and the experiences of Jewish people in Germany and beyond. Learners reflected on the difficult decisions families faced—whether to run, hide, or risk everything to help others. These conversations were both sobering and powerful, encouraging empathy and ethical reflection.

With only a few weeks left in the year, let’s keep cheering on our learners as they finish strong. Here’s to hoping for sunnier skies next week!

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