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My Personal Literacy History
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Beginning memories
My parents always read and watched TV in the evenings. We started our day by reading the newspaper over breakfast; us kids fought over the comics. -
Elementary Newsletter
I was very proud when my article was chosen to be published in the elementary newsletter in 3rd grade. My parents kept that and now I have it to show to my kids! -
Advanced reader
By the time I was 11yrs old, I was reading adult fiction. One night I read Pet Cemetary by Stephen King and had horrible nightmares. I was scared of our pet cat for weeks! -
Reading in school
Although I read a wide variety of adult fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, biographies, romance, etc.; I really hated reading the books the teacher assigned in English Class. I received a D in 7th grade english because I refused to read the 'juvenile' books she assigned. -
Not so private journal
My parents read my journal when I was 16 and sent me to counseling for the disturbing things I wrote. I was VERY angry with them and refused to talk to the counselor! -
College student
I am an excellent writer and can count on that strength to earn me good grades in college. I still enjoy reading as an escape from my hectic life!
