You recently read a book called ‘A Monster Calls’ in which the young protagonist, Connor, is dealing with his mother’s terminal illness and suffering at school. You made the notes below:

1.The emotional effects on a young person of having a traumatic situation at home
2.Difficulties young people may face at school as a result of losing self-confidence
3.What would help improve the situation of someone like Connor ? (school and / or family).

WRITE AN ESSAY DISCUSSING TWO OF THE ISSUES IN YOUR NOTES, ILLUSTRATING YOUR POINTS WITH EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK OR FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. YOU SHOULD AIM TO GIVE A BALANCED VIEW BUT COME TO A CONCLUSION ABOUT THE ISSUES YOU HAVE TACKLED.

Title: what are the problems encountered by young people who suffer stress or trauma at home and how can we help them ?
Para 1: Intro¨
Para 2 : exploration of point 1,2 or 3
Para 3: exploration of point 1,2 or 3
Para 4 . solutions ? Note; this can also be integrated into paras 2 and 3, if you prefer.
Para 5: Conclusion

YOU MAY, IF YOU WISH, USE IDEAS EXPRESSED IN THE DISCUSSION TODAY.
220-260 WORDS