Start with working with these words (approximately 10 min):
Freedom Writers Diary p. 1-29 (Part 3) Flashcards | Quizlet
Today you are going to read and listen to diary entries 9-12 and entries 13-14 in the book
Mr. Prusinowski 8th Grade Reading Group Freedom Writers Diaries 9 - 12 - YouTubeDiscuss last weeks questions and start to prepare for the Freedom Writers test you´ll have:
- 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.
- 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.
