I read "Street Diary"

Levi 2022-03-22 09:02:09

Five-star good movie! At the beginning of the film, it presented an unbelievable picture: chaotic streets, shootings, drugs, racism... I even have to wonder: is this really modern society? Is it really America? Is it really a school? But all of this is true, and it is exactly what Teacher Gu is about to face. The teenagers who grow up from such an environment will soon become the students she gets along with day and night for the next four years. Full of foul language, forming gangs, and full of hostility, this is what students are originally. They have no intention of studying, and they don't even know if they can survive the gang struggle to survive the age of 18. I believe that facing such a scene, no matter how active and enthusiastic teachers are There will also be frustration. But Teacher Gu said confidently, "It's all temporary!" She understands her students and does not lose her dignity in the process of connecting with them. Position yourself clearly. Not a "mother", let alone a "nanny". In the face of students' questions, her answers showed emotions, but they were neither humble nor arrogant. After learning about the students' situation through diaries, she did not stop at the level of sympathy and self-movement, but believed from the bottom of her heart that students had the ability to change themselves, and put this trust and care into action. Starting from the interests and life of the students, she touches the hearts of the students and builds their self-confidence by holding visits to the Auschwitz concentration camp and inviting the survivors of World War II to communicate with the students. When the school did not support or cooperate, she tried to communicate, and the final plan went smoothly! Her efforts also showed students that by exerting their own initiative, seemingly impossible things can be achieved! In this way, the challenge becomes Opportunities arise: Students feel valued, resulting in the Leather Marion effect and arousing students' respect and trust in teachers.

The scene that touched me the most was the solidarity of the whole class to organize a fundraiser to invite the parties involved in "Annie Diary" to communicate. This time, even Teacher Gu himself wasn't quite sure: the nurse's grandmother was very old and asked her for a lot of money. "We can collectively organize donations!", "If she comes, I will escort her in." The classmates said in unison. At this time, Class 203 was no longer the mob that was disaffected and hated each other, but a big family eager to try and twisted together! In the end, thanks to everyone's efforts, Class 203 actually saw the book. Distant parties, and conduct in-depth exchanges.

After watching the entire film, a few words popped into my mind:

As long as I am willing, challenges are opportunities!

The pain will pass, and the future is bright!

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Freedom Writers quotes

  • Gloria: Miss Gruwell, he just took my damn bag!

  • Marcus: That Miep Gies lady, the one that help hide her, I like her. I got all these other books about her from the library.

    Erin Gruwell: Wow, you used your library card?

    Marcus: Nah...