THE PROMPT

WHO?

Students in all levels of English 12 were challenged to engage in all aspects of this research process. While we know AP students would have also done a phenomenal job, we did not want to deter their focus from preparing for their exams in May.

WHAT?

Students were asked to select a literary work from any year in our HHS English curriculum and create a unique thesis that analyzes the novel within a social, political, historic, or economic lens. In other words, how does the chosen work shed light on an aspect of society, past or present?

WHY?

As students leave HHS, enroll in colleges and universities, or move on to their professions, they will be expected to understand how and where to look for important and relevant information. It is a skill that transcends the educational fields. Whenever a difficult question or decision needs to be examined, i.e. Which new car would be best for my driving needs? Which college will help me succeed in a given major? Which stocks should I invest in for a short term gain? How about a long term investment? The answers to all of these questions requires research. By developing these skills now, students greatly improve the likelihood of successful research-based decisions for the rest of their lives.