Story 4 set 2.0

Language and Literacy Timeline

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    My name is Miriam Lauer!

    My name is Miriam Lauer!
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    My definition of language is...

    My definition of language is...
    A system that is used in daily life to communicate with others, express emotions, learn new ideas and information, express one's culture, and to solve problems.
  • 3

    My definition of literacy is...

    My definition of literacy is...
    A person's ability to read, comprehend, and convey information through writing.
  • When I was little...

    When I was little...
    I loved pop up books, books that made noises, and one's that you could touch.
  • In my elementary years...

    In my elementary years...
    My first favorite chapter book was The Boxcar Children! Before I could read, my dad would read this book to me every night. So, once I transitioned to chapter books, I was so excited to read it!
  • In elementary school...

    In elementary school...
    I also loved Junie B. Jones in elementary school, and my parents would always let me listen to the audiobooks in the car.
  • In high school...

    In high school...
    In my freshman year of high school, I read this book and began to fall in love with romance books.
  • My favorite book in school...

    My favorite book in school...
    To this day, this is my favorite novel I have read in school. I was captivated by the complex conflict in this book, and could not put it down once I started reading it.
  • Now...

    Now...
    Nowadays, I love all things romance and mystery. This summer, I read this book and loved how mysterious and dark it was.