Hilary Duff

Tolerance in Freedom Writers In the movie “freedom writers” kids learn to be tolerant and respect others for their color and race. It shows how these kids from the streets improve and change their perspective on color. The help from their teacher Ms. Gruwell really inspired and changed them. In their minds everything is about color. Slowly throughout the movie they change and accept others. In the beginning of the movie Erin Gruwell the new teacher is joyful and tolerant of everyone. Her husband

On the surface, Dangerous Minds is a film about a teacher who helps her students to change their lives for the better. The start of the film begins with LouAnne Johnson accepting a full time teaching job at Carlmont High School. Ms. Johnson did not know that the kids she would be teaching were tough and rowdy kids that come from under-privileged backgrounds. As the film goes on, Ms. Johnson wins the hearts of her students by connecting with them and standing up for them against a resistant administration

Standard 1 Making Connections: TTT- This whole book reminds me of Eminem raps because he typically raps about being poor or being from the hood. TTW- (Pg. 22) In this entry it talks about how segregated people are treated. How discouraged everyone is by their race. All a guy did was walk out of a store and was shot. It reminds me of presidential assassinations. This could also be related to school shootings or racial shootings. These things happen all the time. TTW- (Pg. 39) It says, “168

She Still Flies She is known as the woman who was never found after a plain voyage across the Atlantic. But that's pretty much all we know about her, but what we don't know is that she had a very challenging life and she also had many talents. Amelia Earhart was a passionate, courageous, and inspiring person to women and people all over the world. Amelia Earhart's personal background, career, and impact on women have all contributed to the person that she is thought of today. Amelia

The film that I chose to analyze is The Freedom Writers. This movie is about Erin Gruwell portrayed by Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank, whose passion to become a teacher is soon challenged by a group of Black, Latino and Asian gang members who hate her even more than they hate each other. Erin begins to understand that these kids are not delinquents and gives them something they never had from a teacher before—respect. For the first time, these teens experience a hope that they actually matter

Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. Amelia’s family which included her father Edwin, her mother Amy, and her sister Muriel grew up very poor. Due to her parents rocky marriage because of their financial situation Amelia along with Muriel was sent to their grandparents house. Because her grandparents were doing a lot better financially them her parents, she got to attend private school. Amelia’s teacher explained that “Amelia deduces the correct answers to complex arithmetic problems but hates

Amelia Earhart's Impact on Aviation Amelia Earhart was flying her plane over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, when she disappeared. Amelia’s career in aviation helped to promote flying and women's rights, which is why it was so important to find her when she disappeared. Amelia's outstanding record in aviation helped evolve aviation, and helped women strive for independence and greatness. Amelia Earhart set many records for flying and set a good impression for woman. She bought her first plane

A search party set sail for a remote Pacific island this weekend to look for clues about the fate of Amelia Earhart. The American aviation pioneer disappeared 80 years ago during an attempt to fly around the world. In the latest National Geographic-sponsored expedition seeking Earhart’s remains, a group of forensic dogs will be brought to the island of Nikumaroro to sniff for human bones. Earhart was already a famous aviator by the time she set off for her round-the-world flight in June 1937. Among

The Life of Amelia Earhart Imagine one of the most famous people on Earth disappearing. That is exactly what happened to Amelia Earhart. During the 1920’s and 1930’s Amelia was a huge celebrity, and in 1937, she vanished during a round-the-world flight. Today, she is known as the world’s best known woman pilot years after her mysterious disappearance. Amelia Earhart is also known for being a woman’s rights activist. Through studying Amelia’s childhood, significant events in her life, and her

During her lifetime, Amelia Earhart was renown around the world for her daring flights, record-breaking achievements and courage. On her last flight, she set the goal of flying around the world. Her last contact with the world was on June 2, 1937. Within hours, rescue workers began searching the Pacific Ocean for her Lockheed Electra. The United States Navy and Coast Guard were sent on on the most expensive search in American history. Despite their efforts, Amelia Earhart was never found. According