The+Freedom+Writer's+Foundation

//The Freedom Writer's Diary// is a famous book that sparked a lot of interest in how teachers can better meet the needs of their students. It also sparked the movie starring Hillary Swank.

Explore the website. Learn as much as you can. View a video or two. Discover how these teachers are reaching their students and allowing them to express their personal experiences as a link to what is going on in the world around them. Then, respond to the questions provided. Pose your own question. Respond to other questions
 * Directions:**

What is your experience with this book/movie? Despite your grade level, do you already incorporate these philosophies/methodologies in your own classroom?
 * Question One:**

How might you use the methodologies and/or curriculum of The Freedom Writer's in your classroom to help engage your students to read and write more nonfiction?
 * Question Two:**