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Short Answer
How might stress and anxiety from students' home lives impact students in the classroom? What factors can contribute to student stress? What strategies might teachers use in the classroom to alleviate anxiety that is caused outside of the classroom?
Teaching Suggestion: The Freedom Writers is a nonfiction book about a group of at-risk students who write diary entries with the help of their teacher, Ms. Gruwell. The students have diverse backgrounds and learn to confront difficult problems at home and at school under Ms. Gruwell’s guidance. Consider discussing the effects of stress in the classroom, stress associated with socioeconomic status and racial issues, and how teachers might strive to create a community that alleviates stress.