Students Engage in Conversations about Empathetic Justice During “Learn to Love” Summer Reading Discussions
The Saint Joseph Academy community gathered on Wednesday in small groups for the “Learn to Love” summer reading program discussions. Over the summer, students were given a choice of 15 books that centered around the theme of "Empathetic Justice", which is one of the outcomes of a "Character of a Saint Joseph Academy Graduate.”
Some of the discussion questions included:
- Did your understanding of justice grow or change as a result of reading this book? Did the acts of justice featured in the book differ from your previous understanding of what justice means?
- Which characters display empathy and which ones do not? Are the characters dynamic or static, or in other words, do they change over the course of the book?
- How can you apply what you have learned from the book in your own life experiences? What is the takeaway?
- What connections can you make between the themes of your book and the world around you? Globally (worldwide), nationally, and locally (in your community and the school)?
A special thank you to Instructional Librarian Mrs. Rebecca Synk and members of the "Learn to Love" Committee (English Teacher & Student Support Services Mrs. Becky McNulty '96, Latin Teacher Mrs. Hannah Speice, Spanish Teacher Mrs. Tina Marie Plesca, English Teacher Mrs. Holly Vinkovich, Math Teacher Mr. Dan Bambeck, CORE Ministry Member Mr. Joseph Basalla, CORE Ministry Member Ms. Alison Barberic '01, English Teacher Mr. Jon Pelegano, Social Studies Teacher Ms. Ali Conkey, Library Media Aid Mrs. Jasmin Meisterics and Instructional Coach Mrs. Erin King) for this opportunity!
