Exploring the Impact of Teachers in Def Poetry

The transcript features a teacher's passionate response to criticism of the teaching profession. The teacher highlights the significant impact they have on students, making them work harder, think critically, and realize their potential. The teacher also discusses their influence on parents, encouraging them to see their children in a new light. The narrative concludes with a powerful statement on the difference teachers make and challenges others to reflect on their contributions.

What stereotype is often associated with teachers according to the speaker?

• Teachers are underqualified

• Teachers are always honest

• Teachers can't do other jobs

• Teachers are overpaid

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker say about honesty and its consequences?

• It is always appreciated

• It should be avoided

• It can lead to confrontations

• It leads to misunderstandings

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker imply when he mentions teachers making a C+ feel like a major award?

• Teachers are too strict on grading

• Teachers help students value their achievements

• Teachers don't understand grading

• Teachers overvalue grades

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does the speaker say teachers make students sit in silence during study hall?

• To avoid answering questions

• To punish them

• To teach discipline

• Because they dislike noise

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the speaker equate an A- grade to?

• A minor achievement

• A slap in the face

• A success

• A failure

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the speaker, what reaction do parents have when he calls them?

• Excitement

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Fear

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker claim to make children do?

• Ignore

• Disobey

• Forget

• Question

How does the speaker describe his impact on how children see themselves?

• As perfect

• As failures

• As unchangeable

• As capable of more

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker challenge others to recognize about teachers?

• Their need for training

• Their societal impact

• Their financial needs

• Their vacation time

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker suggest using to judge someone?

• Their appearance

• Their job title

• Their income

• Their impact

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3