“Digital Empathy” Student Writing Lesson

Students will use Christopher Zumski Finke’s article to write about where they find inspiration for making this world a better (less suckier) place. Magazine Article and Writing PromptRead the article: How the Real Teens Behind “The Fault in Our Stars” Are Bringing Empathy to the Internet by Christopher Zumski Finke. Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. Evaluation RubricSample EssaysThe essays below were selected as winners for the Fall 2014 Student Writing Competition. Response from author Christopher Zumski Finke to student essay winners.