Understanding Richard's Writing Journey

What was Mr. Best's assignment about?

• Writing a letter to a friend

• Writing a poem about nature

• Writing a story about a historical event

• Writing a composition about a proverb

What grade did Richard receive for his paper on 'carbon'?

• D

• A

• B+

• C

What did Mr. Best want Richard to find in his writing?

• Better grammar

• More facts

• His writing voice

• A unique topic

How did Richard choose the topic 'carbon' for his paper?

• He was assigned by Mr. Best

• He picked it randomly from an encyclopedia

• He found it interesting

• He read about it in a magazine

What was Mr. Best's feedback on Richard's previous papers?

• They were too factual

• They lacked personal opinion

• They were too emotional

• They were too short

What does Richard struggle to hear according to the text?

• Mr. Best's instructions

• The sound of the classroom

• The feedback from classmates

• His own writing voice

Based on the details in “Excerpt from Rope Burn,” what are the narrator’s feelings about his teacher? Use two details from the story to support your response.