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Experiences That Have Shaped Me As A Reader

By nathalienang

  • First Grade

    First Grade
    My first grade experience is very memorable. This is when I learned how to read and became amused of reading story books. My parents did not have the change to read me a story book, so my first time to be able to read a book to myself was incredible feeling.

  • Author

    Author
    Judy Blume is the very first author I get to know. I learned that authors' background have a big impact on the content of their writing. Learning who the author was influenced my attitude as a reader because, I consider their background and purpose when I make my judgment of the content of the book I am reading.

  • Homework

    Homework
    I do not have patience in reading, unless something interests me. However, doing homework push me to read.

  • Encyclopedia

    Encyclopedia
    When I was young, I do not have access to computers when you can easily type in words and informations pops out. However, Encyclopedias are prominent back in the 90s and it made reading as one of my hobbies because it provided vast informations about things I am fond of.

  • Second Language Learner

    Second Language Learner
    Being an ELL influenced my attitude towards reading. I get frustrated easily because I have a hard time comprehending each every sentence in a paragraph. It made me hate reading even more especially when doing homeworks.

  • Entrance Exam

    Entrance Exam
    When I failed reading section on my program entrance exam, I learned few skills in reading.

  • Substitute Teacher

    Substitute Teacher
    As a substitute teacher, I love reading books to students. This experience motivates me to work harder to become a better reader.

  • Based on True Story

    Based on True Story
    I love watching movies based on true story, therefore i'm pretty much just interested reading books that relates in real life events. Somehow, I understand the content better than fiction movies and books.

  • Anxiety

    Anxiety
    Anxiety has a big influence in my reading. I cannot concentrate.

  • Magazines

    Magazines
    I like reading magazines and newspapers because they are short, straightforward and I can pick different sections that I am only interested in. Reading magazines helped me a better reader, because it prepares me to read larger content materials like textbooks.