Signe Myers Hovem - Teachers Make a Difference - Jim Miller and Bill Preston

The speaker reflects on two influential teachers who shaped their love for reading and writing. Mr. Jim Miller, a 6th-grade teacher, fostered a love for storytelling by reading classics without quizzes or assignments, allowing students to immerse themselves in the stories. Mr. Bill Preston, a 10th-grade teacher, encouraged deeper engagement with texts, helping the speaker develop empathy and personal connections through reading. Both teachers played crucial roles in nurturing the speaker's passion for literature and creative expression.

What was the primary passion that the narrator developed with the help of their teachers?

• Art and Music

• Sports and Athletics

• Reading and Writing

• Mathematics and Science

How did Mr. Jim Miller engage his students during class?

• By assigning writing tasks

• By organizing group discussions

• By reading classic literature to them

• By giving them quizzes

What was the unique approach of Mr. Jim Miller towards teaching?

• He focused on strict discipline

• He encouraged students to write essays

• He emphasized on memorization

• He allowed students to simply listen and enjoy stories

What did Mr. Bill Preston help the narrator understand about reading?

• It is a way to escape reality

• It is a solitary activity

• It is a tool for developing empathy and understanding the human condition

• It is primarily for academic success

How did Mr. Bill Preston influence the narrator's reading habits?

• He encouraged them to read more fiction

• He helped them become an active and engaged reader

• He advised them to read only non-fiction

• He discouraged reading as a hobby