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My Narrative Timeline
Timeline of my narrative literacy events. -
Wild Things
The first book I remember being read to me as a child was Where the Wild Things Are. It was and still is one of my favorite books. In fact, it was also my mother’s favorite book. I liked the part of the story when the monster’s gnashed their terrible teeth. I also use to say that I wanted to be Queen of the Wild. -
Type to Learn
The first time I used a computer was in the second grade in computer class. The computer teacher made the students learn to type by using the Typing Club. As we progressed in our work, I remember having to place a black cloth over our hands so we would not be able to see the keyboard. -
Play
When I was ten years old I decided to join a community group known as Kids, Fun, and Dance, KFAD. KFAD is a group of children who meet a couple nights a week and perform a variety of plays and musicals. During my time with KFAD I was in a play. The play was A Christmas Carol and I played Mrs. Cratchit. I remember spending hours and hours rehearsing and going over my lines so that they were perfect. -
Letter to Santa
When I was ten, my mother made me write a letter to Santa. Looking back now, I can tell how horrible my spelling was, how bad my punctuation's were, and how far I have come as a writer. I also used slang in my writing because was shorten to ‘cuz’. P.S. I am still on the good list, Santa. -
Sixth Grade Essay
The first time I remember being rewarded for my writing was in the sixth grade. Everyone had to write an essay to the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. The paper had to be at least 800 words long on the Gettysburg Address. I was so proud of myself for this writing, I was sure I was going to win the contest. Although I didn’t win, I did get third place which wasn’t too shabby. -
Teen Reader
My grandmother and my mom have always been avid readers. I don’t think I can remember a time before technology, where either my grandmother or my mother did not read a book before they went to bed. One of my grandmother’s favorite authors is James Patterson. The first teen book I remember reading was one James Patterson had written, Witch and Wizard. -
Forced to read
My junior year of high school, we were forced to write a book report. Although we had the chance to pick our own book, it felt as though I was still being forced to read it. The book I chose was, Laughing at My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw. Shane Burcaw is a young man who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, who writes about his adventures, the good and the bad. The book was very well written and gave an insight on just how hard life can be with physical disabilities. -
Facebook
This Facebook post was made in December of 2014 in response to me and a friend working out. We had previously been discussing what to wear before going to the gym. I don’t really remember exactly where the saying came from, but my friend and I thought it was hilarious and could not stop laughing about it. -
Senior Class
As a senior in high school, we had to make an elaborate scrapbook on our lives leading up to that point. We had to write at least 16 inserts to go along with the scrapbook decorations and pictures. It was actually one of the best school projects I have ever done. It brought out the more creative side to writing. -
Helping Others
In my most recent days, I am continuously helping my co-workers with their reading and writing, Working with people who are disabled, they always ask me how to read various text messages that they do not understand. They also want me to help them with spelling in response to messages they have received.
