Donna Marie Merritt - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on three influential educators in their life. The first was a first-grade teacher who fostered a love for reading by introducing the speaker to the library. The second was a high school teacher who encouraged creative writing by accepting a report written in rhyme. The third was a college professor who inspired the speaker to consider writing as a career, providing confidence and direction. These educators collectively emphasized the importance of literature and creativity, shaping the speaker's path.

What was the significant contribution of the narrator's first-grade teacher?

• She helped the narrator with math problems.

• She organized sports activities for the class.

• She introduced the narrator to the library and reading.

• She taught the narrator how to write.

How did the narrator's first-grade teacher respond when the narrator didn't get a book from the library?

• She asked the librarian to choose a book for the narrator.

• She scolded the narrator for not choosing a book.

• She took the narrator back to the library to choose a book.

• She ignored the narrator.

What was unique about the narrator's high school assignment?

• It was a science project.

• It was written in rhyme.

• It was a group assignment.

• It was a painting.

What lesson did the narrator learn from Brother DS?

• To always follow the rules.

• To take risks in writing.

• To focus on mathematics.

• To avoid creative writing.

What did the college professor suggest the narrator could do for a living?

• Write children's literature.

• Teach high school.

• Illustrate books.

• Become a librarian.