Discuss tolerance. In what ways does discrimination occur in everyday life? Does reverse discrimination exist? If so, give examples of how it occurs in daily life.

Do you believe that the war-torn lives of Zlata Filipovic and Anne Frank can be compared to life in urban America today? Explain and give examples.

Do you think that your classroom can achieve the status of the Freedom Writers? How would you need to change your study habits to make this a reality? What can your teacher do to make this a reality? How can you carry on the legacy of the Freedom Writers?

Can you relate to the Freedom Writers? How does your life parallel theirs, how does it differ?

If you could change one thing about life in urban America, what would it be? How can you help make this change?

Discuss the language used...