Carol J. Carter - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their experience in an advanced composition class led by Professor Sherry, focusing on 'Heart of Darkness.' The class was challenging, requiring multiple revisions of a paper, which taught the speaker persistence. The experience of writing full papers on single sentences helped them learn to connect seemingly unrelated ideas, a skill that has been valuable in their professional life for over 33 years. The speaker expresses gratitude for the challenges and learning opportunities provided by Dr. Sherry.

What was the main focus of the advanced composition class mentioned by the narrator?

• Heart of Darkness

• Pride and Prejudice

• The Great Gatsby

• Moby Dick

How many drafts did the narrator complete before earning a satisfactory grade?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

What skill did the narrator learn from writing full papers on one sentence?

• Speed reading

• Connecting unrelated ideas

• Public speaking

• Time management

How long has the narrator been referencing the skills learned in the class in their professional life?

• 40 years

• 33 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

Who was the professor that challenged the narrator in the advanced composition class?

• Dr. Smith

• Dr. Johnson

• Dr. Brown

• Dr. Sherry