My Note On My Mother Gift

As far back as I can remember, reading has always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, my mom introduced reading as one of the most important skills I could learn. Throughout my childhood, my entire family constantly incorporated reading into my daily schedule by helping me complete word searches, reading books, or rehearsing the ABC’s. Every night before bed, my mom and I would read a page out of a children’s bible book called Blessings Every Day as opposed to the classic Green Eggs and Ham. Reading has taught me how to use my imagination, how to effectively communicate with others, and relieves my stress. I always feel remarkably at peace while reading a book. Vera Nazarian, an Armenian-Russian American writer, artist, and publisher of Norilana Books, describes how it feels to read, “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light” (Vera Nazarian).

In today’s society reading is essential to function. Everywhere people turn they are required to read directions, labels, books, what’s going on in the news, or mandatory rules they need to follow. Just think about if a majority of the world couldn’t read how chaotic society would be.

My mother taught me how to read at a young age. She read to me before I could read which helped me learn new words and develop a basic understanding of literature at an early age. When it came time for me to attend elementary school, I remember heading to the library quite often. Books were organized based on what was thought to be the appropriate reading material for that grade level. I often found myself wandering down the isles with the older kids. I’m so grateful my mother encouraged reading as much as she did. If she hadn’t, it’s very possible I could have struggled with reading. If this were true, I wouldn’t have learned as much as I did, or had the desire to read, which is very important in order to become as advanced in literature as possible.

One of the most eye opening experiences of my life occurred in the second grade. I would have never thought that doing one simple assignment in elementary school could change my whole perspective on literacy. My understanding of literacy was sparked when I had read my first real book. I remember sitting down on the vividly colorful carpet day dreaming about playing Mario Cart on my Nintendo 64 while everyone was obediently listening to the teacher read a book out loud. It wasn’t that I did not know how to read or listen, I just didn’t care. Reading to me used to be tedious because I did not understand the purpose of it. I did not grow up with the luxury of my parents reading to me because they weren’t literate in English, so I had to figure out for myself why literacy is vital in everyday life. My ongoing learning experience with literacy can be traced back to one simple visit to library.

I remember back in second grade my mom used to read books to me. I remember being all cuddled up in a bed with some hot chocolate by my side, just lying there listening to my mother read me chapters from the books that I was supposed to read. The only reason why she read them to me was because she knew that I was not going to read them myself. It’s not that I couldn’t actually read

I agree with Quindlen mostly because if I would have not seen my parents read, then probably reading would not have interested me. I love reading, and my parents do too. A clear childhood memory that I have from my dad is reading the newspaper every day. I do not agree with Ms. Paterson because if my parents have not encourage me to read, then I would have not found how wonderful it is. Every time my parents are in their spare time I always found them reading either a soccer magazine or an accountant book. I related with Quindlen because my mom used to read me bedtime stories and I remembered knowing all the stories by memory. I also feel a great connection with the author because she believes that rereading is what help you become a better

Technology has improved every day life to make it easier, to communicate with other people. Even though technology is beneficial to mankind, it also brings people farther away, and other disadvantages.With reading, we are able to not redo our bad mistakes. The Trojan horse has taught us to never assume things based on the appearance. Something that we would have not learned without critical reading and documents.

Hi Holly, reading for information shows students how to use their minds so they use suitable methods and actions  to complete academic and employment tasks. In addition to this, it also teaches them how to understand and use suitable mannerisms and expressions during college and employment discussions and situations. Students that read for information learn how to follow and draw conclusions when they are discussing various topics with other people. Finally, reading for information encourages students to complete harder tasks and it also helps them prove their skills to teachers and

Growing up, I was not a child who had interest in sitting down to read a book, like my mom. I am very grateful for my mom because she has pushed me to my limits with reading and writing. As a four year old child, the last thing on my mind was learning how to read. Every night, my mom would sit down with me and read for 15 minutes. She bought me a zebra finger pointer that I put on my index finger that guided me to follow along so, I would not lose my spot. Having my zebra helped my get through those dreadful 15 minutes.

I remember as a kid, how my parents use to take me to the library every month pick out a book. My parents would let me take at least two to three books home with me and they would read to me every other night before bed. When I first started elementary school, my parents learned that I had a learning inefficiency. That was when I was put into to the special program with Ms. Quick. When I started to progress in school my parents were literally forcing me to read a book every other day. As started getting older, I started to not to like reading because it was always little things that I would struggle with but my parents didn’t give up on me. From third to fifth grade, my parents were making me read chapter books; every night before bed my parents made me read a story to them for thirty minutes and afterwards, they would ask me to give an explanation on what I read to them. By the time I started junior high, I was a great reader. From then on, I had no problem with my reading abilities.

When I asked my mom about learning to read, she laughed and told me the story of when I was about three years old, upset and complaining, even crying, because I felt that she was holding me back because I didn’t know how to read yet. The story

My mother, Kelly Perkins, has been the most influential part in my life of reading with the way she made me when I didn’t exactly want too and taking me to visit libraries and famous authors houses.. This might have to do with the fact that she is an english teacher and has discovered that children who read more typically do better in school. Since reading is her area of expertise she influenced me from a young age to appreciate reading, although that may not have always been the easiest with a stubborn child like myself she still managed to never give up no matter how difficult I was. Suffering through we managed to come out with many stories to tell.

Reading is a great way to learn without being taught. It can teach you how to spell and even write. Over the years I have respected reading more and more. I first started reading in elementary school, High school has been a lot easier, and reading at home has been a challenge for me. Reading has improved who I am as a student.

It provides them with the ability to build their own arguments and to experience the excitement of the search for knowledge. It not only prepares them for lifelong learning; but, by experiencing the excitement of their own successful quests for knowledge, it also creates in young people the motivation for pursuing learning throughout their lives. For example, businesses and individuals need to have opportunities to have up-to-date technology. Lupton (2007) describes the main reasons for the rise and importance of information literacy which include:

Here I am writing you, just two weeks away from the moment I will get to hold you in my arms and kiss your sweet head for the very first time. As days passed, getting closer to giving birth, so many valuable lessons and experiences came to mind that I want to share with you. I want to give you this letter when you are the ripe age of 15, the same age my own mother gave me a letter with her own lessons and vivid experiences that she wanted to share as well before I was born. One day you too will make the decision to continue this little tradition, until then here is what I want to share with you my beloved.