The Impact of Teachers in Poetry

Pat Mora reads a poem from 'Dizzy: Love Poems' dedicated to teachers. The poem reflects on a student's initial shyness and the transformative impact of a teacher's encouragement and faith. Through the teacher's support, the student gains confidence and expresses gratitude, carrying the teacher's influence as a cherished memory. The poem highlights themes of growth, encouragement, and the lasting impact of educators.

Who is the poet of the poem being read?

• Pat Mora

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

• Maya Angelou

What does the poet remember about the first day?

• Forgetting the homework

• Looking down in shyness

• Being late

• Feeling confident

How did the teacher encourage the students?

• By scolding them

• By giving them extra homework

• By inviting them to join the conversation

• By ignoring them

What does the poet compare the teacher's smile to?

• A soft light

• A gentle breeze

• A warm hug

• A bright star

What did the poet do with the teacher's notes?

• Ignored them

• Shared them with friends

• Read and reread them

• Threw them away

What did the teacher whisper to the poet?

• You should be quiet

• We need you in your stories

• You are not good enough

• You should try harder

What did the poet initially do in class?

• Participated actively

• Slept

• Hid inside

• Asked many questions

What does the poet remember about the teacher's notes?

• They were lost

• They were confusing

• They were critical

• They praised the poet's writing

What did the poet's courage grow from?

• A new book

• The teacher's faith

• A friend's advice

• A family member's support

What does the poet say about the teacher's faith?

• It was unnecessary

• It grew into the poet's courage

• It was misplaced

• It was ignored