The events that shaped me to be the reader that I am today

Mother reading to me

Dec 10, 1989

At 2 years old, my mother would always read me a bedtime story.

When I was in Pre-K

Apr 16, 1991

I was in pre K, I would always look at the pictures in books and tell a story. I watched my sister read books all the time, made me find a love for them.

Site words and CVC words

Nov 11, 1992

. I started learning site words, and taking home CVC word books. I was able to read them.

Visiting the library

Mar 18, 1994

I was in first grade, our class went to the library once a week, I always found interesting books that made me want to read them.

Compliments

Feb 3, 1998

I was in the fifth grade, my teacher always complimented me on how well I read and comprehended. This made me want to read more.

Reading interesting chapter books

Sep 19, 1999

I found interesting chapter books, that I wanted to read every chance that I got.

Great teacher

Oct 8, 2003

Freshman year of high school. I had a great English teacher, who taught me more than the average teacher. I caught on to the things that she was talking about easily. This made me want to read more.

Social studies teacher

Jan 5, 2004

My social studies teacher had us read a lot, but she made everything understanding. We were able to do a lot of buddy reading and sharing.

Passing the reading and writing exam

Nov 6, 2006

I was able to pass the reading and writing exam. This made me want to read and learn more.

Interesting books

Jun 7, 2009

During my adulthood. I found interesting books online and at the library constantly. The stories that these books tell, makes me want to continue reading.