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Beverly Cleary

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so.

Beverly Cleary

Patience

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The author describes how her fear of the teacher made reading time unpleasant, despite her ability to read. It was the gentle and patient approach of her second grade teacher that helped her overcome this struggle.

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