Per.3 Freedom Writers Question

Before answering this post, read the post on the Red Suit and Pearls. Today, you saw the teacher ask her students if they were aware of the Holocaust after she saw an ugly picture being passed around the class. Why do you think she asked her students if they had ever discussed the Holocaust? Did you think it was important for her to have asked her students that question? In the beginning of the film, you saw Ms. Gruwell's department head suggest that she not to wear her pearls to class. We noticed today that she's still wearing them. Is it important and if so - why? You will make a reflective comment to these questions and then make a comment on at least one other student's comment. Remember only to use your first name and the initial of your last name. You have until 9:00pm today to register your comments. Mr. Gallagher

Freedom Writers

In the first part of the film The Freedom Writers, through the classroom fight scene, what was the most important point the movie made to you? What was the significance of the pearls and why do you think the Department Chair asked the teacher, Erin Gruwell, not to wear them the next day? Why do you think she wore them anyway? Comments will close at 10:00pm on November 5th. Mr. Gallagher

The Longest Hatred

Recently you watched a film called The Longest Hatred and listened to a lecture by Rabbi Michael Swarttz. Please post a brief reflection on the film and the lecture and make a comment on at least one other student's post. Comments ended on November 4th. Mr. Gallagher