favorite part of English was the reading aspect; I have always loathed the writing portion of English. My expectations in this class was I was going to write about a whole bunch of nonsense and hope to pass. But after participating in this course my expectations were thrown out the window. Reading became analyzing, writing became developing ideas and concepts, researching involved databases instead of google searches, and reflecting resulted in me thinking about what I truly did in a paper, essay
Apart from anything that was colorful or popped-up, I was disinterested with reading from a young age. I loved having my parents read to me, but had little desire to take the initiative myself. To this day I can still remember the first book my dad ever read to me, Go Dog Go. Those cardboard-like pages of dogs and the soothing nursery rhyme verses hooked me. The combination of the drawings and hearing my dad’s voice stimulated my cognitive process and allowed me to make personal connections with
my first grade teacher. In elementary school reading logs were what all the teachers made us do. Every week I had to read a certain amount of hours. I however, never read the amount of hours I was supposed too. I would just fill out the log and tell my mom to sign it. At that time it sounded like a good idea but then came freshman year. Mrs. Daugherty changed my whole perspective on reading and how important it is to read. In elementary school reading never came easy too me. My mom would always
starts a journey by opening the first page to reading the last. It concise of twists, turns, and childlike excitement . When I was younger I read book for class , never for enjoyment . I hated talking in front of people having them watch me speak. Growing up with a speech impedient I doubted my ability to express myself. Repeating words after word it was frustrating . It wasn’t till I got older that I finally learn appreciate books . Through reading I was given another voice. Fourth grade year
imagination I can, so that it is almost like writing the book as well as reading it - or rather, it is like living it. It makes reading so much more exciting, but I don't suppose many people try to do it.”. People read all the time. They read for information, for escape, for entertainment, for instruction, for guidance. They read recipes and tweets and texts. They read newspapers, blogs, and Facebook replies. As I reflect on my reading memories, I realize they represent the journey I have traveled, leading
my first grade teacher. In elementary school reading logs were what all the teachers made us do. Every week I had to read a certain amount of hours. I however, never read the amount of hours I was supposed to. I would just fill out the log and tell my mom to sign it. At that time it sounded like a good idea, but then came freshman year. Mrs. Daugherty changed my whole perspective on reading and how important it is to read. In elementary school, reading never came easy to me. My mom would always say
I have always been a part of conversations where people are talking about which books to read next. I always felt like the outcast as I did not enjoy reading, nor did I understand why people found pleasure in such a “boring activity.” People would say oh my gosh you will never be able to put this down. I persistently asked my mom what it was about reading that caught her focus, and how could I learn to love it. She told me I needed to find a book that caught my interest. I seldom found one. I read
As I was growing up as a child I was the kid who really had a difficult time reading and writing. I didn’t like school that much I chose to play around majority of the class time. I honestly thought a child that I didn’t need it but that just being a kid. As I grew up more through elementary, middle school, and high school I really took a big step in my reading and writing. Reading was something I had to learn fast because I do have to read something every day. Growing up being who I am I always
According to a survey done by the Pew Research Center in 2016, “About a quarter of American adults (26%) say they haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year, whether in print, electronic or audio form.” I believe I form part of this demographic group because I don't like reading books. I would say that my past experiences have made me into being a non reader. Therefore, I will explain to you my process of how I learned to read and who influenced my success, what were my favorite books
I have never despised reading; I just could not grasp the importance of reading and how it would beneficial to me and my growth. Not only were my teachers pressing this upon me but my parents as well, the passages that I had to read in class were not the problem. The dilemma occurred when the hours interfered with my after school free time and having “reading time” in school, I had no passion in becoming an author or journalist. Why must I sacrifice my free time to read a book that has nothing to