The Freedom Writers Book
When was it published?
What is 1999?
When was the movie released?
When is 2007?
Who is Ms. Gruwell?
What is began student teaching in 1994 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. She was assigned low-performing students in the school.
What were the L.A Riots?
What is a series of riots and civil disturbances that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, United States, during April and May 1992.
Rodney King is...
What is an African American man who was a victim of police brutality.
Written by...
What is Erin Gruwell and The Freedom Writers?
Give one actor who acts in the movie?
What is
Where did she teach?
What is... Wilson High
Why did they happen?
The non conviction of police officers in the case of Rodney King.
When did he die?
June 17, 2012
What kind of writing is it?
What is non-fiction diary entries?
What is a criticism of the movie?
What is..
Mrs. Gruwell as the savior
Was she married?
Yes, she was before getting a divorce.
How many people died?
60
Where was he from?
Sacramento, CA
Who is reading it after break?
What is Ms. Journey and Ms. K with ELA Class?
What was the effect on education?
What is...
reshaping of teaching styles, especially in classrooms with at-risk children
a curriculum of books for educators to serve as resources to implement the Freedom Writers Method of teaching in more classrooms
What jobs did she take to support her children?
Nordstrom (a department store) and the Marriott Hotel
How many people injured?
2,000
Who was his daughter?
Lora King
Why are we reading it?
What is The students find hope for their own lives as they learn about other teenagers who have experienced tragedy and hardship. Over the course of four years in Ms. Gruwell's classes, the teens become change agents in their community and beyond.
Why is the movie shown in class?
An idealistic young teacher inspires her "at-risk" urban students to respect each other and themselves. She's white, they're mostly of color; she's clueless about their harsh lives, they initially resent her cluelessness but learn to appreciate her efforts to understand them.
Can we trust her?
No or Yes (explain why).
When did they start and end?
Apr 29, 1992 – May 4, 1992
How did he die?
Drowned.