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Emerging reading skills
Before even starting grade school, my parents and grandparents read me children story books often. -
Genetic Factors
Both of my parents encouraged me to read and bought me many of children books including Dr. Suess, Charlottes Web, Matilda and even Captain Underpants. However, both my mother and father enjoyed and succeeded in math and science, which I did too. -
Book Buddies
In early elementary years, we had 5th or 6th grade book buddies. Students chose their own book for their book buddies to read with them. I did enjoy this and liked it even more when I got to become the older one helping the younger children. -
Learning to read in grade school
I loved to read aloud and did great with spelling and some vocabulary, but much of the time couldn't recall many details of the story. -
Book Fairs
I enjoyed buying school supplies and books that were below my grade level. They were easier for me to comprehend. -
Book Reports
These were my least favorite projects in school, I struggled with comprehension and was not interested in reading, even if I got to choose the book. -
Middle School
Much of my reading became involved in textbooks. I had to learn to high light important ideas and take notes to understand the material. -
Reading Comprehension in High School
Still, I continued to struggle with comprehension and often used cliff notes. I didn't practice much or try to increase my comprehension skills, but still managed to get through literature classes. Videos often helped me! -
Placement test in College
I placed one course lower then college level English, however had to take a reading course as well. I finished the American Mid West themed reading course just a couple semesters ago at CSN. I actually enjoyed much of the short interesting reads. -
English Composition
In college level English classes, I did well in almost all aspects of the class and truly enjoy writing. When we had an analysis essay relating to a reading I had trouble. Professors I really enjoyed were the ones who allowed class discussions about the readings and I was able to hear others point of view. -
Today
I enjoy reading short articles and even some of my texts for college, however it is easier when I am interested in the topic. I still take notes as I go either down on paper or stop every so often to discuss what is happening in my head. For the most part, I avoid long chapter books, unless academically needed.
