Journal #8:
In Diary 25, this freedom Writer explains a portion of what life is like for someone living with a chronic illness. Through all of the complications of the illness, this student wants nothing more than to return to school and Ms. Grunwell’s class. Write to explain why returning to the routine is so important to this student? How do you do with routines?
Read pages 64-76
Vocabulary #5
Perish
Potential
Propaganda
Restitution
Stereotype
Stigma
Journal #8:
Many people are judged for different reasons. One Writer describes a time where he suffered discrimination because of the way he was dressed. Think about how other people react to your own appearance. Describe a time when you or someone you know was treated differently from others because of what they were wearing.
Quiz #3:
Vocabulary #6
Belittle
Blatant
Circumstances
Contemplate
Discrimination
Entourage
Facade
Read pages 77-94
Violence chart: Add at least three more events to this chart, include the name of person, event and impact.
Journal #9:
How did Ms. G. and her students manage to get Zlata to their school? Explain what they did and why it was important.
Read pages 95-107
Quiz #4
Vocabulary #7
Harassed
Hereditary
Humane
Perpetuating
Persecuted
Regulate
Read pages 108-123
Journal #10:
One student in Diary #55 feels “No one really understood what I was feeling. They were so caught up in what they thought about me that they didn’t really care.” Reflect on a time when you felt misunderstood. Write to explain why others did not understand you. What did you or could you do to help them have a better picture of who you were?
Read Pages 123-136
Violence chart: Add at least three more events to this chart, include the name of person, event and impact.
Journal #11:
Define Self-reliant- How does this word get used throughout this section? Give examples of when students feel they were self-reliant or not.
Journal #12:
In Diary 60, the young man offers John Tu a ride to his car. How does this turn out for him? What does he learn about this man and how does it change his thinking?
Read 137-154
Journal #13:
Ms. G. gave a new assignment of creating journals of their own life events. Give at least 2 examples of how the editing of these journal entries changed the lives of the person doing the editing? How does it help to know others have suffered like you? Explain.
Violence chart: Add at least three more events to this chart, include the name of person, event and impact.
Read pages 155-175
Journal #14:
What field trip did the students take? How did this impact them overall? Provide details from some of the diary entries.
Read pages 176-191
Quiz #5:
Vocabulary #8
Accolades
Advocate
Alienate
Alleged
Animosity
Apprehensive
Read pages 192-220
Journal #15:
This Freedom Writer shares her plans to become the first Latina Secretary of Education. Think about all that need to be done in the world. What “first” would you like to claim for yourself? How can you set yourself on the course to succeed in this goal?
Read pages 220-233
Violence chart: Add at least three more events to this chart, include the name of person, event and impact.
Journal #16
What is the reason some students will go to New York? Explain what happens and give some details of the trip.
Read pages 234-253
Journal #17:
What are Ms. G’s. plans for senior year for her students. Why do you think this is an important topic, especially for these students? Explain.
Read pages 254-277
Journal #18:
Why is being published a big deal? How do you think this will help them in the future? Explain how you would feel if you got something published.
Create a coat of arms. There is a template included in the packet. Be sure to make this nice and add color and pictures to your final piece.
Final Test:
Short answers: Answer the following questions in complete sentences and provide good details.
Essay: Read the essay handout and do 2 essays not one. Choose two topics that you can relate to and write a 5 paragraph essay for each topic.
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