This chapter was eye-opening to me because as a student who took primarily honors and AP classes and always loved being at school, I never really thought about how much work must go into making the more difficult pieces come alive for students who don't really want to be in school. This chapter reminded me of several experiences that I had in high school, fortunately most were positive ones. I remember having teachers who were truly passionate about their subject-- and what the students said was absolutely correct-- those are the teachers you appreciate more, you become passionate with them. It's much more enjoyable as a student if you feel like you are going on a journey with your teacher, rather than being directed on that journey solo.
I also liked the fact that in this chapter students actually liked being given the opportunity to revise and perfect their work. This makes me extremely happy again, as an English concentration, because draft after draft after draft is definitely what I'm looking for. Also, it is nice to know that most students appreciate a teacher willing to admit that their knowledge base doesn't cover everything; that they are human and have "gaps" in their knowledge, just like their students.
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