Monday, April 20, 2009

Freedom Writers pt.5


1. How are the Freedom Writers like the Freedom Riders from the 1960s American Civil Rights movement?
The Freedom Writers are like the Freedom Riders from the 1960s, because they both have the feeling of being free.

2. Why does Andre get upset about the book 12 Angry Men? Does his behavior change because of that?
Andre gets upset about the book 12 Angry Men because the man get 15 years of prison. He is made because his brother get sent to prison.

3. How does Erin's dad show respect?
He tells her he respects her decision. He also tells her he is proud of her for sticking with her decision. That is how her dad showed her respect.

4. How have the students shown Ms. G respect? Why did they grow to respect her?
I think that the students have shown respect for Ms.Gruwell. I believe they grew to respect her because she treated them like everyone else. She gave them what they needed.

5. Is Ms.G respecting or disrespecting Andre when she talks to him in the hall about his evaluation paper? Why do you think that?
I think she is respecting him by calling him in the hall about his evaluation paper. I think that she is respecting him because she is trying to help him catch up in what they are doing.

6.Why did the class choose the name Freedom Writers? What is the metaphor?
The class choose the name the Freedom Writers because it represented what they did.

7. How does the older teacher make you feel? Would you want her as a teacher?
The older teacher makes me feel like she does not care about the other students. I would not like here as a teacher.

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