Freedom Fighters & Freedom Writers

In this unit, you will learn more about people who have fought for human rights and made significant achievements. You will develop all skills as this unit involves reading activities, discussions, listening comprehension tasks and writing assignments.

Part 1: "The Diary of a Young Girl" (Anne Frank)

• Reading activities and discussions

• Comprehension questions in Classroom

Part 2: Film: "Freedom Writers"

• Listening activity

• Discussions

• Writing assignments

• Events in English speaking countries (The US)

Part 3: Heroes & Heroines

• Use material in production

• Oral presentations

Please note that you can find all assignments in Google Classroom.

 

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Discussion questions and film review

Discussion questions (to be discussed in small groups on Monday, week 16)

1. Describe Miss G‘s English class (using your mind-map to talk about the students).

2. What teaching methods are used with the class? Do they work? Explain.

3. There are many scenes where violence is evident. What effect do you think these scenes have?

4. Comment on values and culture clashes that you find in the film.

5. What is Miss G's motivation? How would you explain her dedication? How do people around Erin treat her (her husband, colleagues, etc.)?

6. How does Erin and her husband’s relationship change as the story develops?

7. What scenes do you think are the most memorable? Please explain.

8. What do you think is the most important message/s of the film?

Writing A Film review

In class on Friday, you are going to write a film review (approx. 350 words).

Sample reviews (books and films):

• The Hunger Games
• Skyfall
• The Theory of Everything

The best way to prepare for the writing assignment is to join the discussions and use your mind-map.

A Positive Role Model

At the end of class on Friday, you are going to do an oral presentation (approx. 3 min) in which you talk about a person that you consider to be a positive role model. The presentations will take place in small groups.

For the presentation, please bring a mind-map that includes these points:

1. Explain why you believe that this person is a positive role model and a source of inspiration. What do you admire about this person?

2. Background details (biography/important facts). Use English websites!

3. In what way has this person had an impact on other people's lives and affected their living conditions? Describe important actions and events.

4. What are the consequences of the actions carried out by this person (impact and significance for society)?