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Video. Lathund_filmanalys.pdf. The Freedom Writers Diary Multiple Choice Test Questions. FWD+-+Readers+Guide. The Freedom Writers. Soon after The Freedom Writers, a movie based on the book The Freedom Writer’s Diary by Erin Gruwell and her students, was released to theaters, I viewed the movie and posted a review here.

The Freedom Writers

I know some educators don’t like this kind of movie in general and didn’t like this movie in particular, but I enjoyed the movie and found value in using it in the classroom in order to teach the power of written expression and finding one’s voice. In addition, I think the movie is a great way for my students in particular to understand a broader spectrum of the American experience. Finally, as the movie centers around how Gruwell’s students were affected by a work of literature, I think the movie shows the profound connections we can make between literature and our own lives if we avail ourselves of the opportunity.

I think the movie would work well in an English class, but I like to use it in writing courses as well. The question is, what can you do with the movie? Like this: Like Loading... Freedom Writers: Teaching. I. Talk to a partner. 1. What are the characteristics of a good teacher. Make a list of at least 8 qualities he must have. 2. 3. 4. Freedom Writers. Freedom+Writers+Discussion+Questions+Name. Freedom Writers Diary Movie Questions - Honors Lit Site. 1.

Freedom Writers Diary Movie Questions - Honors Lit Site

What is Eva’s (first speaker) view of herself and her “people”? Answer: Her view is that her people are living a war life life because of the fighting going on between them and other races. 2. According to Eva, why was her father arrested? Answer: She said herded was arrested for retaliation. 3. Answer: She says by the time you try to defend a child in court the battle is already lost. 4. Answer: the students don't believe she'll last long. The Freedom Writers Diary Lesson Plans for Teachers. Teaching The Freedom Writers Diary The Freedom Writers Diary lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles.

The Freedom Writers Diary Lesson Plans for Teachers

Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text, while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material. View a free sample Target Grade: 7th-12th (Middle School and High School) Length of Lesson Plan: Approximately 153 pages. Line Game. *This Lesson Plan is an excerpt from THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY TEACHER'S GUIDE.

Line Game

The Line Game is a great opportunity to become more familiar with your class and for your students to learn about each other in a non-threatening, and interactive way. This activity enables you to solicit information from your students that they may not feel comfortable sharing with a teacher. Knowledge about your students’ lives will enable you to craft relevant lesson plans that effectively engage them in the learning process. Sharing information about each other will also build a sense of community within the classroom that involves everyone’s participation. Sometimes it is difficult for students to open up in front of their peers, but the Line Game gives students an opportunity to speak volumes, without ever saying a word. Students will split into two lines, facing each other.

Ground Rules: Before you begin the game, it is important to establish expectations. Absolutely no talking, laughing, or joking. The Freedom Writer's Diary quiz: 10 questions by Kate Heneghan. FreedomWriters.pdf. FILM-freedom-writers-film-curriculum. Doent. Erin Gruwell - Freedom Writers Movie - The Real Story. "I asked them, 'How many of you have been shot at?

Erin Gruwell - Freedom Writers Movie - The Real Story

' and at that moment all the kids raise their hands. Whether or not it was true, they had this bonding moment where they were pulling up their shirts and showing where they'd been knifed, and showing where they'd been hit. " - Erin Gruwell, Be Heard YouTube Video Series, December 2006 Questioning the Story: Was Erin Gruwell's husband in the film based on a real person? In the movie Freedom Writers, Hilary Swank's character lives with her husband Scott, played by actor Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy). Did the woman who hid Anne Frank play herself in the movie? No. Anne Frank Video Slideshow (3:16) Did Erin Gruwell invite anyone else to speak to her students? Yes. Listen to a Zlata Filipovic Interview (22:03) Did Erin really take her students to a Holocaust museum? FREEDOM WRITERS OUTREACH. FREEDOM%20WRITERS. Freedom Writers.