Ginny Lowe Connors - 'Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Classroom'

The transcript is a poetic reflection on classroom life, inspired by Wallace Stevens' poem. It presents 13 perspectives on a classroom, capturing moments from early morning to the end of the school year. The teacher reflects on student interactions, classroom dynamics, and personal memories, while also contemplating the challenges and beauty of teaching. Nature and the passage of time are recurring themes, symbolizing the continuity and change inherent in education.

What is the main theme of the poem's introduction?

• The teacher's reflection on her past

• The silence in the classroom

• The influence of technology

• The enthusiasm of students

How does the poem describe the students' enthusiasm?

• As a distraction

• As a challenge for the teacher

• As a beautiful and tentative knowledge

• As a source of noise

What question does the poem raise about technology in the classroom?

• Is it beneficial for learning?

• Does it distract students?

• Can it replace traditional teaching?

• Is it possible to think outside the box?

What is the significance of the empty chair in the classroom?

• It is reserved for the teacher

• It symbolizes the absence of a deceased student

• It represents a student who moved away

• It is a place for guest speakers

What natural element does the teacher connect with at the end of the poem?

• A river

• A red-tailed hawk

• A mountain

• A forest