Assignment: My Life as a Reader
This assignment is a reflection about yourself as a reader. The length of this assignment should be 4 pages, typed and double-spaced. Please address all of the following questions in addition to any other reflections you would like to share.
Describe any memories you have about being read to as a child.
· Who read to you?
· Where did you get books?
· What kinds of books do your remember liking?
· Where and when were you read to?
· What feelings do you recall when you think about being read to?
· Did you have any favorite books? If so, why do you think those were your favorites?
Describe any memories you have about being taught to read.(reading aloud and silent reading)
· Can you remember the way you were taught to read?
· What kind of books did you read during reading instruction?
· How did you feel about those books?
· Do you have any outstanding memory about any particular reading teacher or reading class?
· When you look back, how would you describe yourself as a reader?
· What feelings do you recall when you think about learning to read?
Describe any memories you have about reading on your own during childhood.
· Did you crave books? Why or why not?
· What kind of books did you read on your own?
· What books were your favorite and why?
· Where and when did you like to read?
· What feelings do you recall about reading on your own?
Describe yourself as a reader today.
· What kinds of books do you read?
· When, where, and how often do you read?
· Do you engage with anyone in reading or talking about books?
· What feelings do you have about reading today?