Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers VI

Wednesday 27/9

Now that we are done watching the movie Freedom Writers and we have answered questions about it and discussed it, we are going to... write about it.

Here is the assignment:

You are going to choose one of the characters from the movie and write a letter to him or her.

Here is a template of a letter with some ideas for words and expressions that you can use to begin and end your letter.

There are also questions that can help you think of things to include in your letter. Of course you are also welcome to come up with your own ideas.

Feel free to save a copy of this letter and replace my suggestions with your own text.

I would like your letter to be around 500 words long, which is about a page. The font size should be 12 points and your letter should be divided into paragraphs. I will comment on your work along the way to help you improve your text.

Have you already forgotten about the characters in the movie? Not to worry! Have a look at this page: http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/wagarethnicstudies/character-profiles/

The best of luck!

Freedom Writers V

Thursday 21/9

• Answer one of the questions on the discussion cards in your notebook.  
• Answer questions about the movie on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VFOQfK44TqDBJUCQx9Fsi6OvR2sERwxQ42gBjK-RUz4/edit                     
• Work with words on Quizlet here: https://quizlet.com/170243119/freedom-writers-flash-cards/ 

Freedom Writers IV

Thursday 14th septemer

• Answer question in your notebooks: 

What do you think about the movie? Give reasons for your answer!

• Finish watching the movie 

• Discussion 

In groups of 4-5, discuss these (and) topics on the cards in front of you with your classmates.

Freedom Writers III

1. Answer these questions in your notebook: 

In what way do you think Wilson High School (the school in Freedom Writers) is different from this school?
Are your school and the school from the movie the same in any way?

2. Hand in your notebook along with your homework.

3. Continue watching movie.

4. Kahoot! 

Freedom Writers II

Re-cap: Write a few sentences explaining what the movie is about. Who is the main character? What is she like? How would you describe Woodrow Wilson High School and its students?  

• What are some ways that Mrs Gruwell tries to make the students interested?
• Why do the students not respect Mrs Gruwell at first? What do they tell her when she asks about it?
• How does Mrs Gruwell's husband feel about her teaching job?
• Why do you think the other teachers are "against" Mrs Gruwell? 

Freedom Writers I

• Warm-up

What do you think of when you hear the name California? Write down your ideas. 

• Words 

Homework for next Tuesday/Wednesday: Pick five of the following words, find out what they mean and write sentences with the words. Hand in your notebook to me.

https://quizlet.com/219218954/freedom-writers-part-1-flash-cards/ 

Chatter, discouraged, eventually, divided, threaten, scoff, immediately, education, salary, lyrics, deserve

• Watch the first part of the movie Freedom Writers 

• Answer questions about what you have seen. 

Why did Erin Gruwell (Mrs G) decide to become a teacher instead of a lawyer? 

List some problems that Mrs Gruwell faces in the beginning! 

How do the students in room 203 treat each other in the beginning?