The movie Freedom Writers was based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary, which was authored by the students in Mrs. Gruwellâs class (as portrayed in the movie). This launched a movement that remains incredibly relevant and impactful today â a movement of which NCC (and I!) wanted to be a part and to which I desired to expose my students.
In Dear Freedom Writer, the next generation of Freedom Writers shares its struggles with abuse, racism, discrimination, poverty, mental health, imposed borders, LGBTQIA+ identity, and police violence. Each story is answered with a letter of advice from an original Freedom Writer. With empathy and honesty, they address these young people not with the platitudes of a politician or a celebrity, but with the pragmatic advice of people who have dealt with these same issues and come out on the other side. And guess what? A NCC Alum is a published author with the pages of Dear Freedom Writer!
THATâS GREAT â BUT, WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET THAT 40% OF MY GRADE?
Take some time to thumb through the book and see which topics, stories and themes resonate with you. Start by looking at the table of contents and noting if anything jumps out at you. If it does, turn to the letters and read them.
As the description notes, the book is comprised of a set of letters to an original Freedom Writer and back to this new generation of Freedom Writers. You will also have a discussion post that will lead you to review these letters, as well.
ASSIGNMENT/CONTENT OF PAPER
⢠Pick two (2) sets of letters from the book (one set includes the letter to the original Freedom Writer and one back to the New Freedom Writer)
⢠Accurately identify 1-2 concepts/theories learned in the lectures (Be sure to cite the lectures!) that you recognize in the letters.
⢠Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the concepts/theories identified, providing thoughtful responses to this research to back up all claims in a thorough manner.
⪠In other words â Explain and define the concepts/theories you have identified using your research (citations!).
⢠Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the concepts/theories identified by using accurate examples of how these concepts/theories are displayed in the letter(s). Explanations need to show a great amount of critical thought.
⪠In other words â Support your claim that the story is displaying the concepts/theories you have identified.
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