Continuity: When Mrs. G. is writing her name on the board on the first day of school, she erases with her hand and wipes it on her butt in a long swipe. When the boy says, "Can I get some fries with that shake?" the long swipe pattern of chalk has changed to a thick circle pattern.

Continuity: When Miss Gruwell and the students are discussing Junior year for the first time, she has her back turned and she is writing on the board. She writes, "First Person Nar". Then she turns around. When the camera shows the board again, the board says, "First Person Narrative"

Factual error: At the 7-eleven as the Latino is walking up to the store you can see a 2001 Chevey Van pull out of shot,the film takes place in 1994. Other 2005 model vehicles are seen throughtout the movie.