Angela Duckworth - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Carr

The speaker reflects on the profound impact of Mr. Car, their high school English teacher, who taught them in both sophomore and senior years. Mr. Car's passion for teaching and his dynamic classroom presence left a lasting impression. Despite mixed feelings about the books read, the speaker developed a deep love for words, attributing this to Mr. Car's influence.

Who was the teacher that had a significant impact on the narrator's life?

• Ms. Johnson

• Mrs. Brown

• Mr. Car

• Mr. Smith

What unique method did Mr. Car use to engage his students?

• He used magic tricks

• He stood on desks

• He sang songs

• He used puppets

How did Mr. Car prepare for his classes?

• He improvised on the spot

• He planned meticulously between classes

• He followed a strict textbook curriculum

• He asked students for suggestions

What was the narrator's initial reaction to reading Faulkner and Beowulf?

• They disliked both books

• They were indifferent

• They loved both books

• They only liked Faulkner

What lasting impact did Mr. Car have on the narrator?

• An interest in history

• A love for words

• A passion for science

• A love for mathematics