Mercer Hall - Teachers Make a Difference - My 6th Grade English Teacher

The transcript recounts a memorable experience with a 6th-grade English teacher who organized a poetry field trip to Swannanoa. This trip allowed students to explore creativity and personal connections to literature outside the classroom. The experience was transformative, fostering a lifelong love for language and highlighting the importance of making learning personal and tangible.

What characteristic of the narrator's 6th-grade teacher made a lasting impression?

• His use of technology in the classroom

• His focus on grammar

• His ability to make learning personal

• His strict discipline

What was the primary purpose of the poetry field trip?

• To learn about the history of the Shenandoah Valley

• To conduct a scientific study

• To explore different poetic forms

• To inspire students to write poetry in a unique environment

Where did the students go during the poetry field trip?

• A local library

• A Mediterranean mansion in the Shenandoah Valley

• A city park

• A historical museum

How did the teacher encourage students to engage with their surroundings during the trip?

• By giving them a list of specific tasks

• By allowing them to freely explore and find inspiration

• By providing detailed worksheets

• By organizing a group discussion

What was the long-term impact of the field trip on the narrator?

• A career in science

• A lifelong love for words and language

• A dislike for poetry

• A preference for classroom learning