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Pre-Birth
Exposed to voices and sounds coming from outside -
First Word
6 Months-"Mama" -
Learning to Read and Write
When being taught to read and write, we were placed in groups based off of our current levels, and I was in the highest group, Purple. I got to write and illustrate my own book that they bound, which sparked my love for reading and writing. -
Cursive
-In the 2nd-3rd combo class, we were learning third grade things, and cursive was one of them. When I got to 3rd grade, I had to do it again and I was bored and hated having to do it all twice.
-In 4th grade, we had to write an in class essay in cursive with extremely strict rules on cleanliness. My paper kept getting smudged and I did not get a good grade, and started to hate writing in general. -
Gate Program
I was the one of five children in the 4th grade to be apart of this program, and I could not memorize my lines for the play, which was traumatic and began the downfall of my love for reading and writing.
"Always march to the beat of your own drum"-Mom -
6th Grade
-Accelerated Reader Program-We were forced to read a certain number of books in a period of time, and I quickly learned that if I skimmed or guessed, I could pass the test and not fail my reading grade.
-I would spend my recesses in the Special Day Class learning how others communicated and functioned in school and what their needs were. I realized that the GE way to do it is not the only way to learn. -
High School
I did not read one assigned book my entire high school career, and managed to pass all of my English classes with A's because I was decent at writing and learned how to "fluff" my way through tests and essays. -
Summer Vacation
I went to Hawaii my Sophomore year of high school and brought a book for the plane ride, and read three books. I loved reading for fun, but I never had time because of soccer. -
College
-"The Reason I Jump"
-Self Expression-standing up for myself and not taking negative criticism from others
