What is your earliest memory of reading?
My earliest memory of reading was finding a book in the classroom. The label on the book was beneficial. The labels allowed us to identify if the book was appropriate for us. Everybody’s reading level was different. The labels did not embarrass anyone. Everybody took a book home in a plastic bag. I remember sitting with my mother to read my chosen book. She would provide help if I needed assistance. I would bring home different books throughout the year. The class would get stickers on their reading card from “The Book It” program. Everybody would receive a free personal pan pizza coupon from Pizza Hut when they read so many books. I felt proud of reading to gain a pizza. The pizza was little like me. I did not have to share my pizza with anyone. The pizza was as an incentive that made me feel accomplished.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
My mother read to me often. She used to read the tiny Christmas books to me. We still have those books. We hang them as ornaments on the Christmas tree. Barbie books were another favorite of mine. My mother and I would have discussions about the books. She would slide her finger under the words as she read to me.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I was interested in government and politics in fourth grade. I used to go to the library all the time to pick up historical biographies. The name of the book does not come to mind; however, I read a lot of books with information about Abraham Lincoln. Historical books made me appreciate the government and leaders of our country. I would always run to the biographic and historical section of the library first. My love for politics has remained. I still read the newspaper often to become aware of current events in the world.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
My parents purchased a few Dr. Seuss books for me. Dr. Seuss made me love words. I thought the wackiest word was better than simple words. Dr. Seuss gave me confidence because he was able to make up words. I liked spelling too. I did not feel bad if I misspelled a word since my misspelling could be considered a Dr. Seuss word. Dr. Seuss gave me freedom by using his imagination for his books.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle?
I liked to read. Reading and getting books was a joyous experience for me. I enjoyed going to the library. I could spend countless hours appreciating books. I am thankful that my teachers and parents encouraged reading. Reading is a productive hobby. I like being able to check out different books and return them to sample various topics. Reading helped me grow as an individual. Books introduced new places, people, and thoughts to me.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
My teachers always read out loud from elementary to high school. I remember my fourth grade teacher reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My eighth grade teacher read Animal Farm to the class. My eleventh grade teacher read The Adventures of Huck Finn aloud. I enjoyed the teacher reading to the class. I could focus on the story better. I did not have to stress about being call on to read a passage.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Math was displeasing to me. I checked out the M&M addition and subtraction books. I read the books outside. I used to love to read outside under the tree. I got a bowl full of M&Ms. I used the M&Ms to execute the math examples as I read the books. Those books made math tolerable to me. Math would be better if they made more books using food to explain mathematical concepts to students. Kids would be able to process the information faster since they can touch, see, and eat the food.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
I currently read short stories instead of novels due to my busy schedule. Short stories can be very powerful. I can receive the same amount of fulfillment with a short story as I do with a novel. I have gotten interested with American literature. I adore the imagery of Fitzgerald. I am mesmerized by his style of writing. Newspapers are important to me. I always take time to read local and national news. Any type of reading can be beneficial. Newspapers are also a quick way to get informed. I have started collecting newspapers. There are many amazing events occurring. I would like to save them to share with future generations.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Assignment 1 - Sarah Akers
What is your earliest memory of reading? My earliest memories of reading are definitely at Story Time at the Sherrills Ford Public Library. My mom took my sister and I there every week from the time I was about 18 months old. It is crazy, but I met people there, as a two year old, that I am still close friends with today!
Who read to you? Did they read to you often? I can remember my parents reading to me, especially my mom. She stayed home with us until we went to school so we had a lot of time together. Her, Beth (my sister), and I would all three sit in my parents’ bed and read together.
What was your favorite book as a child? As a child, my favorite books were Dr. Seuss books. When I was a little older I can remember enjoying books by Judy Blume. I also liked the Goosebumps series.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? I loved the Harry Potter series. When a new book would come out in the series, my sister and I would both sit and read the book in as close to one sitting as possible!
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle? As a child, I loved to read. It was never really a struggle for me, but if a book were assigned for me to read in school, I would never enjoy it quite as much as one I had picked on my own.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read? I can remember my early elementary school teachers reading aloud to us. I especially remember my 3rd grade teacher reading James and the Giant Peach to us, which I loved.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? I don’t know if it made a difference in my life, but Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad really made me look at life and history differently.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? I love to read whenever I have time… but I do choose to read books with virtually no “literary merit”, just fun ones! The last books I read were Something Borrowed and Something Blue by Emily Giffin.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often? I can remember my parents reading to me, especially my mom. She stayed home with us until we went to school so we had a lot of time together. Her, Beth (my sister), and I would all three sit in my parents’ bed and read together.
What was your favorite book as a child? As a child, my favorite books were Dr. Seuss books. When I was a little older I can remember enjoying books by Judy Blume. I also liked the Goosebumps series.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? I loved the Harry Potter series. When a new book would come out in the series, my sister and I would both sit and read the book in as close to one sitting as possible!
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle? As a child, I loved to read. It was never really a struggle for me, but if a book were assigned for me to read in school, I would never enjoy it quite as much as one I had picked on my own.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read? I can remember my early elementary school teachers reading aloud to us. I especially remember my 3rd grade teacher reading James and the Giant Peach to us, which I loved.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? I don’t know if it made a difference in my life, but Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad really made me look at life and history differently.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? I love to read whenever I have time… but I do choose to read books with virtually no “literary merit”, just fun ones! The last books I read were Something Borrowed and Something Blue by Emily Giffin.
assignment 1
My earliest memory of reading was in kindergarten. My teachers read to me only as much as they needed to. I loved the Franklin series, Aurthur series, but I really liked the Eye Spy books. I have had a hard time finding books that I really enjoy so I have not found a series that I love yet. I kind of liked to read as a child. I enjoyed funny stories, but I didn't really like the Black Lagoon series. Reading has always been a struggle for me. I think it was because the only help I could receive was at school. The Giving Tree really made difference in my life. It made me more appreciative because of it's sacrifices. I read for pleasure if I can find a book that I really enjoy. The books must flow smoothly and have a good pace. Anaid
Assignment 1
What is your earliest memory of reading? Although I don't remember the first time I read independently, I do remember that my mother took my to the public library at around age 4 and let me pick out books that I wanted her to read to me.
Who read to you? My mother read to me, but my father and grandparents would tell me Mother Goose stories and Brothers Grimm tales from memory.
Did they read to you often? My parents did not read to me that often, but my maternal grandmother would always tell stories before bedtime (she lived next door).
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? Yes, I loved the Hardy Boys Mysteries. Other girls my age liked the Nancy Drew books, but I thought the action and adventure was better in the Hardy Boys Books.
Did you like to read as a child? Yes.I was the first one in my first grade class to master reading (we didn't start in Kindergarten back in the stone age), and I devoured everything I could find. I even got to help some of the other kids read Little Pig...I was so sick of that book by the time it was over. LOL!
Was reading a joy or a struggle? I loved to read until... The books I read became assigned.When I was no longer free to choose the books I wanted to read I lost a great deal of interest.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? My teachers in my early elementary grades read to the class, but after grade 4 the occassions were fewer. I do remember in the fifth grade Mrs. Freeman, an older teacher well past retirement age, read Charlie & the Chocolate Factory to the class. I remember most of us were on the edge of our seats to find out what happened next in the book.
What books did they read? Most of the literature that was read was the material included in the grade level literature book. The only occasion I can remember that something special was read to the class was the one I mentioned earlier.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? Not in my early years or even in secondary school, but now as I am an adult - almost every book I read makes some impact on my life. The most important book I have ever read has to be the Holy Bible. I mean talk about life changing-that book has it all murder, intrigue, redemption...it's AWESOME.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? Yes. I have read at least 15 novels over the summer.
Who read to you? My mother read to me, but my father and grandparents would tell me Mother Goose stories and Brothers Grimm tales from memory.
Did they read to you often? My parents did not read to me that often, but my maternal grandmother would always tell stories before bedtime (she lived next door).
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? Yes, I loved the Hardy Boys Mysteries. Other girls my age liked the Nancy Drew books, but I thought the action and adventure was better in the Hardy Boys Books.
Did you like to read as a child? Yes.I was the first one in my first grade class to master reading (we didn't start in Kindergarten back in the stone age), and I devoured everything I could find. I even got to help some of the other kids read Little Pig...I was so sick of that book by the time it was over. LOL!
Was reading a joy or a struggle? I loved to read until... The books I read became assigned.When I was no longer free to choose the books I wanted to read I lost a great deal of interest.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? My teachers in my early elementary grades read to the class, but after grade 4 the occassions were fewer. I do remember in the fifth grade Mrs. Freeman, an older teacher well past retirement age, read Charlie & the Chocolate Factory to the class. I remember most of us were on the edge of our seats to find out what happened next in the book.
What books did they read? Most of the literature that was read was the material included in the grade level literature book. The only occasion I can remember that something special was read to the class was the one I mentioned earlier.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? Not in my early years or even in secondary school, but now as I am an adult - almost every book I read makes some impact on my life. The most important book I have ever read has to be the Holy Bible. I mean talk about life changing-that book has it all murder, intrigue, redemption...it's AWESOME.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? Yes. I have read at least 15 novels over the summer.
Assignment 1
The earliest memory I have of reading was in kindergarten. My teachers had story time twice a day. One was in the morning and one was after lunch for nap time. I remember enjoying the books and finding them very relaxing. My mom never read to us as children she never had time being a single parent. She has always read to the granchildren now that she has more time. She says now that she wishes she had made time to read to us. I can't remember a favorite childhood book. The one book I remember the most is Jack Tales. In my elementary school we had a story teller who would come in and tells us the stories why acting them out. I have discoverd and loved several series. My favorite type of books are series books. I always want to know what happens next. I fall in love with the characters and never want the stories to end. I have always loved to read. By the time I was in middle school I was reading adult books. My freshman year in high school I read The Pillars of the Earth. It was one of the hardest books to read, but I finished and loved it. One of my instructors was reading the book later in the semester and we discussed the book. He was surprised to find that I had read it. I did learn somethings about the book I had misunderstood. I can remember that all through school until I graduated my instructors read to me from various books. They would choose a book that they liked which matched the curriculum and read aloud. Sometimes it was group reading, but someone was always reading. The book I can remember that made the biggest difference in my life was the Left Behind Series. I was hooked from page one and in tears through most of the book. It changed the way I viewed my life and the choices I made. I read all of the time for pleasure. Every spare minute is spent reading something. Over the summer break I read twenty-seven books of various sizes that I can recall. Michelle Turvaville
Mandy Leatherman randall
What is your earliest memory of reading?
I can think back to reading with my mother and father. I can not remember the book but i do remember reading together.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
My family all read to me. My mother , father, and brother. We also always read the bible together at night.
What was your favorite book as a child?
It was a book that my mother had made for me with my name in it. It had my name it and I loved hearing name in it.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
Yes, there was a whole series of book at my church.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle?
I loved to read. I have always enjoyed to read and read often.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
Many of my teachers read out loud. Even all the way up to high school my teachers read out loud. I do not remember most of the books but, some times we would all read together or everyone might have a copy but only the teacher read.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Yes, The book A Child Called it. It was a very life changing book and very sad.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes, I love to read know and I am in the middle of reading The Green Mile right now.
I can think back to reading with my mother and father. I can not remember the book but i do remember reading together.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
My family all read to me. My mother , father, and brother. We also always read the bible together at night.
What was your favorite book as a child?
It was a book that my mother had made for me with my name in it. It had my name it and I loved hearing name in it.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
Yes, there was a whole series of book at my church.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle?
I loved to read. I have always enjoyed to read and read often.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
Many of my teachers read out loud. Even all the way up to high school my teachers read out loud. I do not remember most of the books but, some times we would all read together or everyone might have a copy but only the teacher read.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Yes, The book A Child Called it. It was a very life changing book and very sad.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes, I love to read know and I am in the middle of reading The Green Mile right now.
Assignment 1
What is your earliest memory of reading? My earliest memory of reading was when my parents and other family members reading to me.
Who read to you? My parents would read to me. But I also went to daycare they read to us.
Did they read to you often? Yes
What was your favorite book as a child? I didn't really have a favorite but I would say some of my favorite books were the Disney books.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? Yes, I read about all the Babysitters Club series.
Did you like to read as a child? Yes
Was reading a joy or a struggle? When I was little it was a joy, but I had some trouble recalling what I had read.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? When I was in kindergarten the teacher read aloud a lot but after that they didn't read as much out loud.
What books did they read? They read books that went with the lesson for the day or a book that some the kids liked.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? Yes, when I read the book "A Child Called It" it made me realize that every person is different and that every has different experiences throughout their life.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? No, because I do not have that much time to read because I am always busy. But if do have some extra time I will read.
Who read to you? My parents would read to me. But I also went to daycare they read to us.
Did they read to you often? Yes
What was your favorite book as a child? I didn't really have a favorite but I would say some of my favorite books were the Disney books.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? Yes, I read about all the Babysitters Club series.
Did you like to read as a child? Yes
Was reading a joy or a struggle? When I was little it was a joy, but I had some trouble recalling what I had read.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? When I was in kindergarten the teacher read aloud a lot but after that they didn't read as much out loud.
What books did they read? They read books that went with the lesson for the day or a book that some the kids liked.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? Yes, when I read the book "A Child Called It" it made me realize that every person is different and that every has different experiences throughout their life.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? No, because I do not have that much time to read because I am always busy. But if do have some extra time I will read.
Assignment.1- Nicole Kerley
Think Back...
What is your earliest memory of reading? My earliest memory of reading is from when I was very young. I remember my parents reading to me throughout the day and my mom would read me a story out of a children's Bible every night before I went to be. My earliest memory of me reading on my own is from the third grade. I remember reading in the AR program. I loved reading at this age.
Who read to you?I remember so many people reading to me when I was a child. I had my parents, grandparents, aunts, church members, and many others. Did they read to you often? Yes.
What was your favorite book as a child? I didn't really have one favorite but I loved the Dr. Seuss books. I also liked "Where the Wild Things Are".
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? I loved the "Ramona Quimby" and "Goosebumps books".
Did you like to read as a child? I loved reading as a child. There were very few moments when I was not reading something.
Was reading a joy or a struggle? I found reading to be a joy when I was younger.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? I remember a few of my teachers reading aloud to the class when I was in the earlier grades. Each week we would go to the library and the librarian would read a story aloud to the class.
What books did they read?I can't remember any specific books but they were normally books that went along with the curriculum.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? It sound kind of silly but when I first started kindergarten, I was miserable. I was very attached to my mom and I did not want her to leave me. At the beginning of class my teacher read the book, "The Kissing Hand", and it really helped me.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? I do not read for pleasure now but it's because I have a busy schedule and it's hard to fit in time for reading anything other than textbooks.
What is your earliest memory of reading? My earliest memory of reading is from when I was very young. I remember my parents reading to me throughout the day and my mom would read me a story out of a children's Bible every night before I went to be. My earliest memory of me reading on my own is from the third grade. I remember reading in the AR program. I loved reading at this age.
Who read to you?I remember so many people reading to me when I was a child. I had my parents, grandparents, aunts, church members, and many others. Did they read to you often? Yes.
What was your favorite book as a child? I didn't really have one favorite but I loved the Dr. Seuss books. I also liked "Where the Wild Things Are".
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books? I loved the "Ramona Quimby" and "Goosebumps books".
Did you like to read as a child? I loved reading as a child. There were very few moments when I was not reading something.
Was reading a joy or a struggle? I found reading to be a joy when I was younger.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? I remember a few of my teachers reading aloud to the class when I was in the earlier grades. Each week we would go to the library and the librarian would read a story aloud to the class.
What books did they read?I can't remember any specific books but they were normally books that went along with the curriculum.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life? It sound kind of silly but when I first started kindergarten, I was miserable. I was very attached to my mom and I did not want her to leave me. At the beginning of class my teacher read the book, "The Kissing Hand", and it really helped me.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? I do not read for pleasure now but it's because I have a busy schedule and it's hard to fit in time for reading anything other than textbooks.
Assignment.1 Holly Annas
I do not have a regular access to email so I did not know about this assignment until today. I will try to respond to the questions that I can in my limited time at work.
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF READING?
My earliest memory of reading would have to be having my mom read Clifford books to me when I was just tiny. She absolutely loved these books and continued to read them to me until I got old enough to read them to myself. My first story that I personally read all by myself was the itsy bitsy spider. I remember reading it while following along with my pointer finger in the first grade.
WHO READ TO YOU? DID THEY READ TO YOU OFTEN?
As I said before my mom read to me and my dad did as well. They always read me a bedtime story and would read anytime I asked them to. I loved it. I still like stories read to me at the age of 23.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK AS A CHILD?
My favorite book had to be The Pokey Little Puppies I just thought that the puppies were adorable in that book, and when my daddy read it to me he made voices for all the characters and I loved it!
DID YOU EVER DISCOVER, LOVE, AND DEVOUR AN ENTIRE SET OF BOOKS?
I would have to say that there have been many of those such discoveries in my life. Of course Clifford was my first, then Curious George, The Berstein Bears, Ms. Piggle Wiggle, Goosebumps somewhat
DID YOUR TEACHERS READ ALOUD REGULARLY? WHAT DID THEY READ?
I can remember some of my teachers reading aloud to me and it was different books. Some read parts of novels to us each day, and others would have a book a day they read after lunchtime.
DID A BOOK EVER MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
Well I can't say that I remember early books making a difference in my life. The book about the mean substitute that was actually the teacher scared me of substitutes for a small portion of my early school years. It wasn't until later years when I started reading books such as Night or A Child Called It that made me realize that there were other children in the world that didn't have a life like mine.
DO YOU CHOOSE TO READ FOR PLEASURE NOW?
It depends. If I am in a reading mood then I will read any and everything I get my hands on then I take spells where I don't read at all. It all depends on my mood.
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF READING?
My earliest memory of reading would have to be having my mom read Clifford books to me when I was just tiny. She absolutely loved these books and continued to read them to me until I got old enough to read them to myself. My first story that I personally read all by myself was the itsy bitsy spider. I remember reading it while following along with my pointer finger in the first grade.
WHO READ TO YOU? DID THEY READ TO YOU OFTEN?
As I said before my mom read to me and my dad did as well. They always read me a bedtime story and would read anytime I asked them to. I loved it. I still like stories read to me at the age of 23.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK AS A CHILD?
My favorite book had to be The Pokey Little Puppies I just thought that the puppies were adorable in that book, and when my daddy read it to me he made voices for all the characters and I loved it!
DID YOU EVER DISCOVER, LOVE, AND DEVOUR AN ENTIRE SET OF BOOKS?
I would have to say that there have been many of those such discoveries in my life. Of course Clifford was my first, then Curious George, The Berstein Bears, Ms. Piggle Wiggle, Goosebumps somewhat
DID YOUR TEACHERS READ ALOUD REGULARLY? WHAT DID THEY READ?
I can remember some of my teachers reading aloud to me and it was different books. Some read parts of novels to us each day, and others would have a book a day they read after lunchtime.
DID A BOOK EVER MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
Well I can't say that I remember early books making a difference in my life. The book about the mean substitute that was actually the teacher scared me of substitutes for a small portion of my early school years. It wasn't until later years when I started reading books such as Night or A Child Called It that made me realize that there were other children in the world that didn't have a life like mine.
DO YOU CHOOSE TO READ FOR PLEASURE NOW?
It depends. If I am in a reading mood then I will read any and everything I get my hands on then I take spells where I don't read at all. It all depends on my mood.
My earliest memory of reading is of my mother reading to me every night before bed, which she did for years. I always enjoyed that so much; it was a sort of bonding time between her and I. It instilled a deep love for books in me which I still have today. Two of my favorite books as a child were Where the Wild Things are, by Maurice Sendak and Are you my mother?, by P.D. Eastman. I think the second one was one of my favorites because my mom read it to me and it was about a little bird trying to finding his mother. I bought both of these books as an adult and read them to my little girl before bed along with many more of my favorites. As a child two of the book series that I loved and read were the Junie B. Jones and the Ramona sets. As an adult I tend to read and enjoy books that are in a series rather than books that are a singular work. Some such books are Steven King's Dark Tower series, Orson Scott Card's Ender series, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, and Charlain Harris' Southern Vampire Mysteries. As a child and in adulthood reading has always been a relaxing hobby of mine that I love and cherish; it has always been a joy not a chore. My teachers read aloud in school often but I can not remember many specific books being read aloud other than The Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle, Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson, and The Neverending Story, by Michael Ende. I think most of the teachers I had either read from textbooks or expected us to read things on our own. Books make a huge difference in my life. I've always been able to sort of "escape" into a book, imagining myself as the characters or off in those far away fanciful lands such as what is found in The Neverending Story. I read for pleasure everyday; I bring books to work and read at home before bed. When someone asks me what my hobbies are, reading is always high on the list.
Assignment 1
What is your earliest memory of reading?
My earliest memory of reading has to be when I learned to read in kindergarten. Ever since then, I have loved reading. Books have always been a great escape for me.
Who read to you?
My mom and my grandmother read to me when I was very young, probably since I was around 2 years old. They would constantly read bedtime stories to me and when I was a few years older they would read me books that were too hard for me to read at that point.
What was your favorite book as a child?
My favorite book when I was a child was called Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. I thought that book was so entertaining and it is still one of my favorites. Another one I always loved was Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. It is a collection of goofy poems and I checked it out constantly from the library.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
I have read and fallen in love with 2 different book series. The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer is one of them. I was reluctant to read them at first, but once I started them, I could not put them down. Another is the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I had the same experience I had with the Twilight Saga with these books. I could not stop reading them. I have read each of these multiple times because I love them so much.
What did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggling?
I always loved reading as a child. The books that I always gravitated towards were very funny and witty. I liked books that kept me entertained with unique characters. I loved reading until I had to do Accelerated Reading in middle school, and then it became a struggle for me because I felt like A.R. took all of the fun out of reading for me because it became more of a chore rather than a form of entertainment.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
My teachers constantly read books to me in class. They also encouraged us to read aloud in class as well. The type of books they read were usually very descriptive and entertaining so that we would really pay attention to the story being told.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
2 books have impacted my life in a major way. One is called A Child Called It by David Pelzer. It was very hard to read because you feel so many emotions while reading it and it makes you feel very fortunate about things and people that you have in your life that you make not appreciate as much as you should. Another is called 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. This book really increased my sense of faith and belief. It was a very inspiring story to read.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes. I read constantly because I find it very relaxing and insightful.
My earliest memory of reading has to be when I learned to read in kindergarten. Ever since then, I have loved reading. Books have always been a great escape for me.
Who read to you?
My mom and my grandmother read to me when I was very young, probably since I was around 2 years old. They would constantly read bedtime stories to me and when I was a few years older they would read me books that were too hard for me to read at that point.
What was your favorite book as a child?
My favorite book when I was a child was called Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. I thought that book was so entertaining and it is still one of my favorites. Another one I always loved was Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. It is a collection of goofy poems and I checked it out constantly from the library.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
I have read and fallen in love with 2 different book series. The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer is one of them. I was reluctant to read them at first, but once I started them, I could not put them down. Another is the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I had the same experience I had with the Twilight Saga with these books. I could not stop reading them. I have read each of these multiple times because I love them so much.
What did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggling?
I always loved reading as a child. The books that I always gravitated towards were very funny and witty. I liked books that kept me entertained with unique characters. I loved reading until I had to do Accelerated Reading in middle school, and then it became a struggle for me because I felt like A.R. took all of the fun out of reading for me because it became more of a chore rather than a form of entertainment.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
My teachers constantly read books to me in class. They also encouraged us to read aloud in class as well. The type of books they read were usually very descriptive and entertaining so that we would really pay attention to the story being told.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
2 books have impacted my life in a major way. One is called A Child Called It by David Pelzer. It was very hard to read because you feel so many emotions while reading it and it makes you feel very fortunate about things and people that you have in your life that you make not appreciate as much as you should. Another is called 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper. This book really increased my sense of faith and belief. It was a very inspiring story to read.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes. I read constantly because I find it very relaxing and insightful.
Assignment 1 / Ashley Wall
My earliest memory of reading is a bit fuzzy. Although my mother said she read to me all the time, I cannot remember any specific occasion. I know I was read to, and learned to read, in school but I can't pull anything from memory that was special to me. My earliest memory would be reading alone on my bed in my room. I read to myself, and didn't mind doing so. I fell in love with the Boxcar Children, Babysitters Club, and Goosebumps. Each of which I discovered, loved, and devoured. I loved to read and didn't struggle with it. My teachers did read aloud regularly, but unfortunately nothing stands out. I loved reading independently and most of my reading memories consist of this. Many books have impacted my life. Recently I've read Angela's Ashes and was so consumed with it that I actually read with an Irish accent (yes, in my head). I prolonged the last few pages for days just so the book wouldn't end. Fortunately I found Frank McCourt's sequel T'is shortly after so I didn't have to "quit cold turkey." I read for pleasure now quite often. I always have a book I'm reading. Some books take longer to read depending on the amount of time I can devote to leisurely activities.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Assignment 1 Loretta Hall
What is your earliest memory of reading?
My earliest memory of reading is when I learned that my mother could not read all that well. I remember going into my room and digging in my backpack for my reading books, I was going to teach her. I did not understand why she could not “read” when she read me stories each night before bed. I later learned that she just could not read higher level books that my sister had asked for help in. I recall thinking who is this Homer guy and why has he made my mommy cry. I think I was about 8 or so then.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often? My mom, dad and older sister always read to me. Every night before bed, Larrisa would read to me on long road trips to keep me quiet.
What was your favorite book as a child?
As a very small child it was I Love you this much and Mrs. Nelson is missing. Then I moved on to The Hardy Boys.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
The Hardy Boys I have every single one as a child still do in fact.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle? I hated to read as a child. Then as I got older I read to myself. I was in a reading class labeled LD reading for one year. Because up till 4th grade all books were good for in my view was to throw at evil teachers in 2nd grade. I hit her too more times than not.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
I do not recall a teacher ever reading out loud to us. I know on Media day we all sat in this little pit thing and the guest would read to us sometimes.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Yes a very powerful book called A Child called it moved me to help with an abuse hotline after I had read it. I was in college when I read it.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? Yes all the time now. I always have at least one book going at any given time.
My earliest memory of reading is when I learned that my mother could not read all that well. I remember going into my room and digging in my backpack for my reading books, I was going to teach her. I did not understand why she could not “read” when she read me stories each night before bed. I later learned that she just could not read higher level books that my sister had asked for help in. I recall thinking who is this Homer guy and why has he made my mommy cry. I think I was about 8 or so then.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often? My mom, dad and older sister always read to me. Every night before bed, Larrisa would read to me on long road trips to keep me quiet.
What was your favorite book as a child?
As a very small child it was I Love you this much and Mrs. Nelson is missing. Then I moved on to The Hardy Boys.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
The Hardy Boys I have every single one as a child still do in fact.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle? I hated to read as a child. Then as I got older I read to myself. I was in a reading class labeled LD reading for one year. Because up till 4th grade all books were good for in my view was to throw at evil teachers in 2nd grade. I hit her too more times than not.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
I do not recall a teacher ever reading out loud to us. I know on Media day we all sat in this little pit thing and the guest would read to us sometimes.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Yes a very powerful book called A Child called it moved me to help with an abuse hotline after I had read it. I was in college when I read it.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? Yes all the time now. I always have at least one book going at any given time.
Assignment.1 Alex Crooks
Alex Crooks
What is your earliest memory of reading?
I can remember in 3rd grade or so I loved Library day. The teacher would let us loose and I would romp around, searching for a good book, reading the description on a series of books before selecting one.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
Lol.... well.... no one really, I had a few teachers who read aloud to us, but it was not often.
What was your favorite book as a child?
Encyclopedia Brown
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
Yup, Encyclopedia Brown and the boxcar children series.
Did you like to read as a child?
Very much so, I had an extensive library by the time I was 10.
Was reading a joy or a struggle?
I loved it, even when very young I would listen to those read along records.... "When you hear the sound of this toneturn the page."
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
Not regularly, I can not recall a specific book.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity"
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes, quite a bit.
What is your earliest memory of reading?
I can remember in 3rd grade or so I loved Library day. The teacher would let us loose and I would romp around, searching for a good book, reading the description on a series of books before selecting one.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
Lol.... well.... no one really, I had a few teachers who read aloud to us, but it was not often.
What was your favorite book as a child?
Encyclopedia Brown
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
Yup, Encyclopedia Brown and the boxcar children series.
Did you like to read as a child?
Very much so, I had an extensive library by the time I was 10.
Was reading a joy or a struggle?
I loved it, even when very young I would listen to those read along records.... "When you hear the sound of this tone
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
Not regularly, I can not recall a specific book.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity"
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
Yes, quite a bit.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to RE 3240! I am eager to get to know you as we explore children's literature together. I look forward to watching this blog fill and spill over with your thoughts and words.
Give Me a Book
Give me a book and long tall grass,There will I look as the hours pass.
To other places I can see;
To other faces strange to me.
In black and white they fill my head
With men and women~ vanished, dead~
Of hope and fear, of wish and need.
The world stands still.
The world stands still.
I, breathless, read.
And in their history I see
The untold mystery of me.
~ Myra Cohn Livingston
Hopkins, L. B., ed. (1990). Good books, good times! New York: HarperTrophy.
Think Back...
What is your earliest memory of reading? Who read to you? Did they read to you often?
What was your favorite book as a child?
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle?
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?****************************************
Please reflect on these questions and share your thoughts with us in a post. You should post no later than 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2009. Please label your post with "Assignment.1" and your name. Please read your classmates' posts and comment on at least two by 8:00 pm on Sunday, August 30.
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