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Sharon Draper—America’s 1997
Teacher of the Year
Sharon Draper, a teacher of English at a school in Cincinnati, U.S.A., was worried
when one of her eighth standard students, Richard _____(1)_____ neglected to do his homework. _____(2)_____ America’s 1997 National Teacher of the year, Draper, finally resorted to, _____(3)_____Richard, “If you don’t start doing your work, I’m coming to your house for dinner.” With several of his older siblings _____(4)_____ by Draper, Richard knew his teacher had _____(5)_____ formed a strong bond with his mother, Ruth Cissel. He immediately _____(6)_____ his homework! Ruth explains, “He knew that
if he didn’t, I was going to hear about it.” Draper encourages parents to establish
direct contact with their child’s teachers _____(7)_____ in the year. “Then the
parents understand the teacher’s expectations and the child sees a ____(8)_____ front”, she says.
Q1.