Advocacy Essays 2021

This past spring semester, Mr. Dinh asked his English 9 honors students to flex their writing skills, their research skills, and their compassion in an essay advocating for solutions to an issue that mattered to them. He asked them:

The politics of the world you live in are more contentious and controversial than ever, and it is your unit final project to speak on an issue that affects your community. What is the most pressing issue facing young people today, why is it important, and what should be done to address it?

Disclaimer: All views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these articles belong solely to the author and do not necessarily represent the positions of CATS, CATS’s journalism class, the editors, or LAUSD.

Covid-19 has escalated malnutrition, creating today’s most pressing issue. By Rodrigo M.

We need to prioritize mental health, now more than ever. By Stephanie M.

Keep abortion legal, let women decide what’s best for their bodies. By Perla V.

Would you like to contribute your own thoroughly researched advocacy essay? Send an email to Mr. Dinh at dinhenglish102@gmail.com to find out more.