Core Points - The fourth session of the Mao Dun Youth Thematic Essay Contest was successfully launched with a live guidance class featuring renowned children's literature author Gao Hongbo, focusing on the theme "The Earth and Mountains - Generosity of the Earth, Affection of the Mountains" [1] - The event aims to inspire young writers across the country and has made the complete replay available on the Xueersi Online School APP for easy access [1] Group 1 - Gao Hongbo emphasized that "the Earth and Mountains" is a descriptive term, encouraging students to draw inspiration from their immediate surroundings rather than distant landscapes [3] - He advised young writers to observe their familiar environments, such as their neighborhoods and personal experiences, as valuable writing material [3] - The focus of the evaluation is on the personal perspective and emotional depth in the writing, rather than grandiose descriptions of famous landmarks [3] Group 2 - Gao shared his personal experiences of reading extensively during a period of illness, highlighting the importance of transforming challenges into creative opportunities through literature [5] - He encouraged students to become "detectives" of life, observing and recording their daily experiences to enrich their writing [5] - The structure of essays was discussed, introducing the "Phoenix Head, Pig Belly, Leopard Tail" method, which emphasizes a captivating introduction, substantial content, and a powerful conclusion [5] Group 3 - To address vocabulary limitations and stiff expressions, Gao recommended extensive reading as a means to build a rich vocabulary, likening it to having sufficient ammunition in battle [7] - He suggested specific authors and works for students to read, such as Zhao Lihong and Xu Lu, to foster empathy with the authors [7] Group 4 - This live session marks the beginning of a series of guidance activities for the contest, with future sessions featuring other prominent authors [8] - Gao concluded the session with an encouraging message for young writers to cherish their childhood experiences and express them through writing [8] - The initial submission channel for the essay contest remains open until November 30, 2025, aiming to discover and nurture talented young writers [8]