Monday, August 31, 2026

Crime and Punishment: Lesson 1

During the following weeks, we are going to work with Crime and Punishment.


For today´s (short lesson) I want you to work with the following words: Shaka Senghor: Why your worst deeds don't define you Flashcards | Quizlet

During the Wednesday lesson, you will watch a ted talk, so make sure you practice the words enough so you understand their meaning.


When you feel that you know the words, I want you to write down your answers to theese questions in your notebook: 

  • Are there problems with crime where you live? Does your hometown feel like a safe place? 
  • Have you ever been the victim of a crime or do you know someone who has been the victim of a crime? If so, what happened? 
  • What do you think are the reasons why people commit crimes?
  • How do you think that prisoners should spend their time in prison? What activities do you think may help them come back to a non-criminal life after having served their sentences? 



Sunday, August 30, 2026

Freedom Writers: Part 2

Work with words here: Freedom Writers: words Flashcards | Quizlet

Answer the following questions (in your notebook):

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

 - Name some problems that Mrs Gruwell faces in the beginning! 

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

 - In what way do you think Wilson High School (the school in Freedom Writers) is different from your school?

 - Are your school and the school from the movie the same in any way?



Thursday, August 27, 2026