Poem 2-The Teacher's If

How does the third stanza develop the speaker’s point of view?

• by continuing to describe the challenges facing teachers

• by continuing to describe the fine qualities of a good teacher

• by continuing to encourage students to one day be good teachers

• by continuing to encourage teachers to focus on serious instruction

How does the first stanza develop the speaker’s point of view?

• The speaker implies the teacher should be forgiving and less demanding of students who struggle

• The speaker suggests the teacher should avoid problems in the classroom and focus on students.

• C. The speaker explains that true success in teaching is inspiring students, despite the challenges faced.

• D. The speaker encourages teachers who want to follow lifelong dreams, but fail when facing problems in the classroom.

How do lines 25–28 convey the theme of the poem?

• They portray teachers as caring and selfless.

• They encourage teachers to be pleasant and cheerful.

• They describe teachers as being creative with their students.

• They imply teachers have high expectations for their students.

Which statement conveys the theme of the poem?

• Good teachers know they are in the right profession.

• Children deserve teachers who love teaching

• Good teachers bring out the best in children.

• Children deserve interesting lessons.

How does the first stanza develop the speaker’s view of teaching?

• by explaining teaching takes commitment and strength of character

• by emphasizing teaching requires understanding different subjects

• by implying teaching involves improving student manners

• by suggesting teaching is an exciting and rewarding job

How does the speaker develop his view of the teaching profession?

• by criticizing poor behavior

• through interactions with a teacher

• by describing qualities of a good teacher

• through personal experiences as a student

Which lines support the theme of the poem?

• “If you can take your dreams into the classroom, / And always make them part of each day’s work—

• “If you can live so that the child you work with / Deep in his heart knows you to understand—”

• “If you, with simple bits of truth and honor, / His better self occasionally reach—”

• “If you can give of all the best that’s in you, / And in the giving always happy be—”

Which line from the poem conveys the theme?

• “If you can face the countless petty problems”

• “If you can teach a child the love of Nature”

• “Play, exercise, fresh air he must not stint—”

• “You’re in the work that you were surely meant for;”

Which lines from the first stanza show the speaker believes it is important to empower children?

• “If you can take your dreams into the classroom, / And always make them part of each day’s work—”

• “If you can face the countless petty problems / Nor turn from them nor ever try to shirk—”

• “If you can live so that the child you work with / Deep in his heart knows you to understand—”

• “If you can take ‘I can’t’ from out his language / And put in place a vigorous ‘I can’—”

How do the details of the last stanza convey the theme of the poem?

• by praising great teachers’ behaviors

• by persuading people to become teachers

• by emphasizing the positive traits of teachers

• by suggesting that confident teachers are effective