--Any LSE student who reads Freedom Writers and completes one of the following projects can recieve a at Cici's Pizza. See Mrs. Gehr in E201 to get your prize..

1. Create a book jacket—a synopsis, a series of probable critics’ reports/comments, and a short biography of the writer with a suitable cover design. Look at actual book covers for ideas!
2. Create a crossword puzzle—at least 25 questions about the setting, characters, and plot (events). Develop the puzzle into a design to relate to the story.
3. Create a dramatization—write out the script of a favorite scene and ask friends to help act it out for the class (include stage directions, etc.)
4. Build your vocabulary—for those interested in learning new words…as you read, keep track of at least 30 words that are new to you. Write the word, the page number it was found on, the sentence it was used in, and the dictionary definition.
5. Create a flowchart or graphic organizer or timeline outlining major themes in your book. If it is a fiction book you might create a timeline of events. For non-fiction book you might create a flowchart of related themes. Be creative!
6. Make a comparison—write a comparison/contrast paper of the book and the movie. Include which you like better and a thorough explanation why.
7. Create a travel brochure—develop a travel brochure advertising a possible field trip to the Long Beach high school. The brochure must be front and back.
8. Create a “Book club” study guide. Select your favorite quotes or passages for potential readers to discuss. Ask them questions to prompt discussion. Include an answer guide as well.
9. Write an informational newspaper article reviewing your book selection. Remember that you should not only include a book review but also summarize the story for potential readers.
10. Record a video or audiotape of a book talk. Pretend you area public librarian trying to convince a reader to check out your book. This cannot be simply a restatement of option #1—it needs to be clearly different.
11. Create a character sketch—sketch portraits of the book characters and include a written description of the character including both physical and emotional traits—also include accomplishments, faults, etc. to accompany each portrait.
12. Write a letter to a friend —recommending the book and trying to convince your friend to read it! You will want to discuss plot, character development, conflict, resolution, your own personal connections to the story, and/or moral lessons/theme.
13. Write a letter to the author —telling him/her your reactions to the book in general, its characters, setting, etc (content containing many of the same elements as “letter to a friend”.)
14. Collect quotes —identify favorite passages and explain thoroughly why you liked each.
15. Create an advertising campaign to promote the movie, book or Freedom Writers project.
16. Do research on book and movie reviews from secondary sources. Compile into a research report.
17. Develop an activity to promote the Freedom Writers project at LSE. Share with DECA!
18. Interview students about what it’s like to “walk in their shows”. Write a report, create a talk show, share what you learned creatively.
19. Create a newspaper page with articles from the current events in the Freedom Writer’s lives.
20. Write poetry based on book or movie reflections.
21. Create a panel of students to share what tolerance means to them. Invite them to your class or club.
22. Make a PowerPoint of all the reasons students should read the book or watch the movie. Present.
23. Write a song based on your reflections from the book or movie.
24. Document all of the historical activities that the Freedom Writers Diary refers to. Describe the significance to modern day teens.
25. Research world events to see what other countries feel about tolerance.
26. Interview a local leader, business person, member of the clergy, grandparent, etc. about their views of tolerance.

 

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