Lean On Me vs. Freedom Writer's

In the film "Lean On Me" what was the principal's name?

• Joe Clark

• John Clark

• Mr. Clark's

• Joe Clerk

In the film, "Freedom Writer's" what is the teacher's name in room 203?

• Erin Gruwell

• Erin Grawell

• Ms. Campbell

• Erica Gruwell

Why did Mr. Clark return to Eastside High as the principal? You may pick more than one option.

• To help improve the school culture and increase student test scores.

• To change the school song.

• To prove the critics wrong and show Eastside High could achieve.

• To fire teachers who were not working.

Why did Ms. Gruwell become a teacher instead of a lawyer?

• To represent kids in court.

• To address with kids early because in court may be too late.

• To help students understand English.

• To improve test scores.

Who is Thomas Samms?

• A student at Eastside High.

• He was a student character in "Lean On Me" who was troubled at first, but succeeded because of Mr. Clark pushing him.

• He was a student character in "Freedom Writer's" who was troubled at first, but succeeded because of Mrs. Gruwell pushing him.

• A high school drop out in "Lean on Me."

Before Mr. Clark became the principal at Eastside High what was he in 1967?

• A math teacher

• A social studies teacher

• A geography teacher.

• A life skills teacher.

What common theme can be reflected for both films? More than one option may be available.

• No matter your circumstance, you can overcome any adversity.

• Educators want the best for their students.

• No matter how hard you try if your situation is bad it will stay bad.

• Don't give up.

• Life is hard.

Why was Mr. Clark arrested?

• He violated the fire code for schools.

• He locked disruptive students out the school.

• He wouldn't let the fire chief in his school.

• He called a code 10.

What did Mrs. Gruwell notice about her classroom that was different from Mr. Gelford's classroom? More than one option may be available.

• His classroom was clean and had new classroom equipment.

• His classroom was clean, but empty with no equipment.

• Mr. Gelford's classroom had new desks.

• His classroom was more presentable for students.

• His classroom was student friendly.

In the film "Lean On Me" why was Kaneesha sitting in front of the office crying?

• She found out she wasn't graduating.

• She was upset that her mother wanted to put her in foster care.

• She found out that her mother wanted to put her out the house.

• She found out she was pregnant.