ENGLISH 9

Creative Writing: 

"How do our decisions affect ourselves and others?"

1. Finish watching Freedom Writers.
2. Discussion of the film.  Was it good?  Bad?  Why?  Did Eva do the right thing telling the truth?  Why or why not?  What were some of the actions that had an impact on another character?  Be sure to hand your "Filmstrip" in to Mr. Mac.  
3. Students receive their journals.
4. Journal Response (in the journal) to the film.  Prompt:

The Freedom Writers made a "Toast for Change" in which they freed themselves from the stereotypes and labels they felt had been placed on them because of their races, their ages, their family backgrounds, and their education and gave themselves a second chance to prove themselves.   What are the dangers of stereotypes?  What can people do to break free from stereotypes?  Why is this important?

What makes a good journal entry (personal response)? Performance Standards for Personal Response (p. 363).


END OF CLASS: I have a breakdown of your mark for the short story unit.  Category weightings: Assignments 65%, Test 25%, Participation 10%.  Missing assignments will really affect your mark.