Angeline Lillard - Teachers Make a Difference - My 5th Grade Teacher

The speaker shares their experience of moving to a new school that was at a lower academic level than their previous one. They highlight the positive impact of a warm and supportive teacher who facilitated their integration into the new environment. Instead of holding the speaker back after completing the SRA reading series, the teacher allowed them to explore the library and read numerous biographies, which the speaker greatly valued.

What was the narrator's initial impression of the new school compared to the previous one?

• The new school was more advanced.

• The new school was at a lower level.

• The new school had the same level.

• The new school was more challenging.

How did the teacher help the narrator integrate into the new town?

• By giving them extra homework.

• By introducing them to new friends.

• By being warm and kind.

• By organizing school events.

What did the teacher allow the narrator to do after completing the reading series?

• Join a sports team.

• Go to the library every day.

• Start a new reading series.

• Help other students with their work.

What was the narrator's activity in the library?

• Reading fiction books.

• Reading zillions of biographies.

• Studying for exams.

• Writing their own stories.

Why did the narrator value the opportunity to visit the library?

• It allowed them to avoid classes.

• It helped them improve their math skills.

• It provided a chance to read extensively.

• It was a place to meet new friends.