Problem: The literary arts (LA) build many skills in children and literary arts in the classroom help children: LA adds arts power to literacy; LA supports active meaning construction; LA builds empathy and respect for others; LA deepens children's understanding; LA gives comfort and insight; LA fulfill aesthetic needs; LA provoke inquiry; LA stimulate moral thinking, and LA reveal cultural and historical heritage. Discuss which two of these reasons stand out as of great importance. Also, give an example of when you have seen literary arts assist in one of these areas either in the classroom or in a personal situation.