1) The author reflects on their experience student teaching an 8th grade English class, noting how they initially felt a lack of respect from the students but knew they had to earn it.
2) Over the course of 1.5 months and 5 days of observation, the author got to know the 12 students as individuals and saw they were curious about the author's role as a new teacher.
3) The author emphasizes the importance of putting teaching skills into practice, as no amount of learning can replace actual experience, and shares how they worked to develop students' English skills while keeping discipline.
