The Freedom Writers

Introduction

The Freedom Writers is a diary made up of journal entries by students in Long Beach, California. Their school, Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, is very segregated and has very high racial tension. Their new English teacher, Erin Gruwell, is handed the job of teaching the students that on one thought had potential. Most of these students are involved in gang violence, drugs, and consider it is miracle to live each and every day. Mrs. Gruwell brings all of the stuents together and tecahes them to love each other no matter what they look like. Her students continued on to be one of the first people in their family to graduate high school and go to college.

Task

Mrs. Gruwell invited Miep Gies,the lady who hid Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis, to come and talk to her students. While Miep Gies was speaking, one of Mrs. Gruwell's students told Miep Gies that she was his hero. In response Miep Gies said "no, all of you are my heros". Keeping this is mind you will do multiple tasks depicting what a hero is.

Process

Read the definition of hero below and write in a 3-4 sentence paragraoh if you agree with it. Why or Why not?

a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What makes a person a hero?

2. Who do you think is a modern day hero?Why?

3. Read this article about Malala Yousafzai. Do you think she is a modern day hero?

http://www.biography.com/people/malala-yousafzai-21362253#awesm=~oElllY…

Write a one page essay either describing who your hero is and why or pick a modern day hero and describe why they are a hero.

Evaluation

Rubric for Paragraph- Paragraph is worth 25 points.

Levels/Criteria	1 - Not Proficient	2 - Progressing	3 - Proficient	4 - Advanced
Mechanics	Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation	Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread	Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice	Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading
Content	·Topic/subject is unclear or confusing · May fail to establish focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may not establish connection between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject may be vague · May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may establish little relationship between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject is generally clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events, although minor lapses may be present	·Topic/subject is clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the response ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events

Levels/Criteria

1 - Not Proficient

2 - Progressing

3 - Proficient

4 - Advanced

Mechanics

Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread

Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice

Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading

Content

·Topic/subject is unclear or confusing

· May fail to establish focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure may not establish connection between and among ideas and/or events

·Topic/subject may be vague

· May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure may establish little relationship between and among ideas and/or events

·Topic/subject is generally clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated

· May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject

·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events, although minor lapses may be present

·Topic/subject is clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated

· Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the response

·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events

Each Question is worth 4 points. You will be graded on how detailed your answer and the accuracy.

Essay is worth 75 points, so be sure to follow the prompt and give as much detail as possible.

Levels/Criteria	1 - Not Proficient	2 - Progressing	3 - Proficient	4 - Advanced
Mechanics	Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation	Errors in grammar and punctuation, but spelling has been proofread	Occasional grammatical errors and questionable word choice	Nearly error-free which reflects clear understanding and thorough proofreading
Content	·Topic/subject is unclear or confusing · May fail to establish focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may not establish connection between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject may be vague · May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure may establish little relationship between and among ideas and/or events	·Topic/subject is generally clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events, although minor lapses may be present	·Topic/subject is clear, though it may or may not be explicitly stated · Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout the response ·Organizational structure establishes relationships between and among ideas and/or events