Timothy B. Tyson - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Martha Tyson & Mrs. Emily Montague

The speaker shares their journey of falling in love with books, inspired by their mother's reading. Initially disliking school, they found solace in reading. A transformative experience with a third-grade teacher, Miss Emily Montague, allowed them to explore the library freely, fostering a lifelong passion for learning and sharing knowledge.

What inspired the narrator's early love for books?

• Their father's storytelling

• Their mother's enchanting reading

• A school assignment

• A favorite TV show

How did the narrator initially feel about school?

• They were excited about it

• They were indifferent

• They loved it from the start

• They disliked it

What change did the third-grade teacher make to help the narrator?

• Gave them extra homework

• Let them read in the library during class

• Allowed them to skip classes

• Encouraged them to play sports

What was the condition for the narrator to read in the library during class?

• They had to finish their homework first

• They had to share what they learned with the class

• They had to read aloud to the class

• They had to write a book report

What lifelong passion did the narrator develop from their third-grade experience?

• Exploring libraries and sharing knowledge

• Teaching mathematics

• Writing novels

• Traveling the world