Ed Madison - Teachers Make a Difference - Miss Watkins

The speaker reflects on the influence of Miss Watkins, their 6th-grade teacher, who organized a protest against the Vietnam War. This experience taught the students the importance of speaking truth to power and understanding that their opinions matter.

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

• Mr. Brown

• Mrs. Smith

• Miss Watkins

• Mr. Johnson

What unique activity did Miss Watkins organize for her students?

• A protest against the Vietnam War

• A trip to the zoo

• A visit to a museum

• A science fair

What did the students wear during the protest organized by Miss Watkins?

• Sports jerseys

• Army fatigues

• Casual clothes

• School uniforms

What was one of the key lessons the students learned from the protest?

• The value of teamwork

• The importance of silence

• The significance of following rules

• The power of speaking truth to power

How did the protest experience affect the students' understanding of their opinions?

• It made them feel insignificant

• It showed them their opinions mattered

• It discouraged them from speaking out

• It confused them about their beliefs