John Gabrieli - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the influence of Mr. Richard Bowler, an English teacher who selected them for a special project comparing the American Revolution and the civil rights movement. This project was eye-opening, encouraging the speaker to think deeply about societal issues and their own potential. The experience of being chosen for the project instilled a sense of value and capability, significantly impacting their personal and academic growth.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator in 7th grade?

• Mr. Richard Bowler

• Mr. John Smith

• Ms. Emily Clark

• Mrs. Sarah Johnson

What was the special project about that Mr. Bowler assigned?

• The American Revolution and the civil rights movement

• The Industrial Revolution and modern technology

• The Great Depression and economic policies

• World War II and the Cold War

How did the special project influence the narrator's understanding of societal issues?

• It encouraged the narrator to think deeply about societal issues.

• It led the narrator to focus solely on present-day problems.

• It made the narrator indifferent to historical events.

• It discouraged the narrator from studying history.

What personal impact did being chosen for the project have on the narrator?

• It made the narrator feel unnoticed.

• It discouraged the narrator from participating in future projects.

• It boosted the narrator's self-esteem and future aspirations.

• It had no impact on the narrator's self-perception.

What lasting effect did the project have on the narrator's view of race relations?

• It suggested that race relations were no longer an issue.

• It highlighted the ongoing challenges in race relations.

• It focused solely on historical race relations.

• It made the narrator dismissive of race relations.