1. Warm-up (week 3)—Friday Figurative Language
   • Collect
2. No Red Ink—Conjunctions
   • Conjunctions Lesson
   • Exercises
3. Freedom Writers
   • Discuss
   • Read, Diary 59-66
   • Reflect
     • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
       • Diary 62: The writer of this entry recalls how she was molested by a family member she trusted. Describe a time when you were betrayed by someone you trusted. What was your reaction?
       • Diary 63: This Freedom Writer describes physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. She writes, “Unfortunately, we gave each other what we were both missing.” There are many theories as to why women stay with men who mistreat them physically, emotionally, or both. Why do you think people who are being abused stay with the abuser? What can be done to stop and prevent abusive situations?
       • Diary 64: The writer of this entry feels the need to act as protector to an abused mother. Think of times in your life when you needed help or protection. Who was there to offer you safety? Describe a time when you were called upon to protect someone else.
     • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 
       • Diary 65: This Freedom Writer describes feeling liberated after purging the emotions that have been bottled up as a result of continuing domestic abuse. Consider your own life. To whom of what do you turn when you need to unload the stresses you are facing? Describe the feeling you have afterward.
     • DEATH:
       • Diary 66: In sharing the loss of a brother, this Freedom Writer states, “No matter how bad the situation got, and how many times the doctors told me he was going to die, it just didn’t sink in.” It’s very difficult to deal with a friend’s or loved one’s serious illness. How would you handle a similar situation? What advice or questions would you have for someone who is currently going through a similar situation?

HOMEWORK: Finish reading Diary 59-66 & work on reflections