my personal literacy history abby gajewski edr 514 december 2, 2009 dr. bob akland
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Early years and Elementary School
• Reading with my parents and grandparents.
• Reading in school.• Playing school at home.• My own stories and poetry.• Mrs. Holestein. • Embarrassment and uninterested.
When I enjoyed reading…
• Having my teacher read to the class.• Not testing for comprehension.• Books my friends were reading.
High School
• Research papers.• Shakespeare.• The Scarlet Letter.• Reflection journals.• Increase in participation.• Increase in interest.• Teacher influence.
College.
• Choosing a major.• Classes that made me love/hate
reading.• Deciding to become a teacher.• What I want to pass onto my
students.• How I try to influence others.