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Western
Kentucky University
Elementary
Education Major
P-5
LITERACY VIGNETTE
I began to read at an early age. I was privileged to be the first-born,
as well as, the first grandchild in my family. I had a variety of
books and toys at my disposal. My parents and grandparents were always
very eager to interact with me. And they devoted a great deal of
time to me.
My mother was always very faithful to take me to our local library for
reading programs. We checked books out weekly and my mom set a good
example by reading herself on a regular basis. Unfortunately, I never
truly learned to appreciate books because I always had access to them.
I grew up reading all of the great books, including my favorite childhood
series, "The Nancy Drew Series".
There never was a great emphasis on reading when I was in school.
We did a lot of phonics and spelling and never any vocabulary words.
I would have truly benefited from a reading log. Because of the lack
of reading instruction, I began to loose interest in reading by the 6th
grade. The only book that I can recall reading in high school was
"The Tale of Two Cities". And I do not remember a great deal about
this book.
As an adult, I have renewed by love for reading. I read books every
chance I get. I spend a great deal of time reading to my children.
They love books and we enjoy shopping for new ones to add to our collection.
Reading allows us to explore new people and places. We are also spending
quality time together.
As a teacher, my students will be exposed to a variety of books.
They will be expected to engage in reading. I will make it my responsibility
to make reading exciting for them while educational. My entire cirriculum
will be literature based to expose students to the many, many pieces of
wonderful literature.
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