Ymasumac Marañón Davis - Teachers Make a Difference - Maestro Orlando

The speaker recounts moving from Boston to a small town in Mexico at age eight, experiencing cultural shock due to language barriers despite her Bolivian heritage. In fifth grade, she met Mr. Lando, an engaging teacher who used storytelling to teach about the Mexican Revolution. His unconventional methods, such as acting out scenarios, created a warm and trusting classroom environment. This approach significantly improved her Spanish language skills, inspiring her to emulate his teaching style.

What was the main challenge the narrator faced when moving to Mexico?

• Finding a new school

• Making new friends

• Learning Spanish

• Adapting to the climate

How did Mr. Lando differ from the narrator's previous teachers?

• He was more strict

• He used storytelling in his lessons

• He focused only on grammar

• He did not give homework

What unique method did Mr. Lando use to teach about the Mexican Revolution?

• He showed a documentary

• He acted out scenarios

• He used role-playing

• He organized a field trip

What was the result of the learning environment created by Mr. Lando?

• The narrator's academic Spanish improved

• The narrator disliked history

• The narrator struggled with Spanish

• The narrator became fluent in English

What does the narrator aspire to do in their own teaching?

• Avoid storytelling

• Create a strict classroom

• Focus solely on language

• Replicate Mr. Lando's climate of warmth and trust