Are you ready to embark on this journey?? Having read The Freedom Writers Diary, are you ready to take a closer look at how people change their lives and why other people don't? 1. First, you need to make sure that all members of your group have finished The FWD and are familiar with several of the stories from the book, including what happened and, more importantly, how these teens changed their lives. 2. Next, you will want to read through the introduction and task sections of the webquest. 3. Then, go into the section for your assigned group number and begin your research, always keeping in mind that your focus is the factors that contribute to or detract from one's ability to change and how The FWD connects to your research. 4. You will be the experts of the class regarding your topic, so you need to be sure to print and/or write down important information so that you can be very specific in your presentation and be able to answer questions if necessary. 5. Now go to the Conclusion section of the webquest and complete the reflective essay. This is a time for you to see how the information you have taken from The FWD and your research is relevant to your own life and how it can affect you in the future. Take a step back and think about the person you are right now and the person you can become in the future, depending on the way you face change. 6. Enter the Evaluation section of the webquest to see how your group will be assessed. 7. Prepare your presentation for Renaissance House. This is an out-of-school audience, so errors or lack of preparation are NOT ACCEPTABLE, and NEVER leave someone with a bad impresssion of you simply because you were unprepared. No gaps!! Know your stuff!! Be creative!!