Joseph S. Renzulli - Teachers Make a Difference - Elise Kent

The speaker reflects on the impact of a 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Kent, who helped redirect their negative energy into a positive outlet by suggesting the creation of a school newspaper. This experience not only improved the speaker's behavior but also influenced their writing style and life philosophy, emphasizing the importance of channeling energy into enjoyable and productive activities.

What was the main reason the narrator considered Elise Kent to be a standout teacher?

• She was the principal of the school.

• She helped the narrator improve their math skills.

• She was the narrator's first teacher.

• She encouraged the narrator to start a school newspaper.

What activity did Elise Kent suggest to help the narrator channel their energy?

• Attending detention regularly

• Joining the debate team

• Starting a school newspaper

• Participating in sports

How did the narrator's involvement in the school newspaper affect their behavior?

• It replaced negative energy with positive energy.

• It made them dislike writing.

• It increased their detention time.

• It led to more fights on the playground.

What lesson did the narrator learn from their experience with Mrs. Kent?

• Negative energy is more productive.

• Teachers cannot influence students.

• Positive energy can lead to success.

• Writing is not a useful skill.

How did the experience with Mrs. Kent influence the narrator's future writing?

• It made them write only about school events.

• It became a feature of their writing style.

• It discouraged them from writing.

• It had no impact on their writing.