Freedom Writers Friday

Discuss the following

- how children around the age of 10 are manipulated into becoming gang members,
- that when they are old enough to understand it is hard to get out but it can be done,
- that most gang members have experienced violence and trauma during their childhood,
- that being initiated by being beaten up is very dangerous and could kill a young person,
- that carrying weapons such as guns and knives gives a false feeling of protection,
- that it is always safer not to use weapons or any other kind of violence,
- that if someone starts a fight, the safest choice is always to stay out of it.

Today you will study these words and phrases, from the movie and the book:
Freedom Writers Diary p. 1-29 (Part 1) Flashcards | Quizlet

Then you are going to read diary entries 1-4 in the book, while listening to them here:
Mr. Prusinowski 8th Grade Freedom Writer's Diary 1 - 4 - YouTube (8:00-18:11)

In the end, we will continue watching the movie and discussing new scenes.

Your homework for next Friday is the Quizlet exercise above.