Literacy Autobiography

My literacy experiences and growth from past to present. This board shows some of my stops along the way.

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Elementary school, where education begins to take its first big steps. I remember elementary school fairly well for the amount of time that has passed since I attended. This was the place where I obtained the foundation for the literacy skills I have today. Classroom Layout, Classroom Decor Themes, Classroom Setting, Classroom Design, Classroom Ideas, Classroom Pictures, Classroom Supplies, Classroom Posters, Teaching 5th Grade

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Elementary school, where education begins to take its first big steps. I remember elementary school fairly well for the amount of time that has passed since I attended. This was the place where I obtained the foundation for the literacy skills I have today.

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In elementary school our teacher would take us outside when it was nice for our daily reading circle. She would read to us aloud and we would follow along in our copies of the book. I think this helped me to be able to flow more smoothly as I read. I had an understanding of punctuation before we really learned about it in depth.

Short stories have always been my favorite pieces. I also love poetry, but short stories tell a more clear story. I have never been a huge fan of reading. Here and there throughout life I have found myself glued to a book. But for the most part i like shorter pieces I can easily knock out. Teaching American Literature, High School Literature, Literature Lessons, High School Ela, Teaching Middle School, High School Teacher, High School Students, English Literature, School Reading

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Short stories have always been my favorite pieces. I also love poetry, but short stories tell a more clear story. I have never been a huge fan of reading. Here and there throughout life I have found myself glued to a book. But for the most part i like shorter pieces I can easily knock out.

Shel Silverstein is my favorite poet. I loved all of his books, although "Where the Sidewalk Ends" was my favorite. I loved the sketches found periodically throughout his work. I would suggest this book to anyone with children. Joelle, Love Reading, Book Worth Reading, Happy Reading, Reading Room, Reading Time, Summer Reading, Shel Silverstein Books, Where The Sidewalk Ends

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Shel Silverstein is my favorite poet. I loved all of his books, although "Where the Sidewalk Ends" was my favorite. I loved the sketches found periodically throughout his work. I would suggest this book to anyone with children.

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Dr. Seuss was the most recognizable author to me at a young age. I loved his poetry, his rhymes combined with the pictures could always hold my attention. I find it strange that he does not like children. It upset me when I found this out, I was still pretty young. None the less Dr. Seuss is a well accomplished author.

My moods are effected by the seasons, also by the setting surrounding me. I find it extremely relaxing to read and write in a more soothing environment. Fresh air, the scent of spring, a light breeze and the sounds of nature seem to spike my creativity. Which is nice because I get writers block very easily. Beautiful World, Beautiful Places, Places To See, Places To Travel, Travel Destinations, Stone Bridge, All Nature, Ireland Travel, Fall Displays

My moods are effected by the seasons, also by the setting surrounding me. I find it extremely relaxing to read and write in a more soothing environment. Fresh air, the scent of spring, a light breeze and the sounds of nature seem to spike my creativity. Which is nice because I get writers block very easily.

I remember a program I did as a child through the local public library. They issued a list of books I had to read. Once all the books were read and my parents signed off that I read them, I recieved a gift bag from the library. It was exciting and I loved it. I earned book marks, pencils, stickers, even artificial tattoos. This was a great program to get children excited about books. Home Libraries, Public Libraries, Book Storage, Record Storage, Old House Dreams, Book Nooks, Dream Rooms, Dream Bedroom, Bedroom Small

I remember a program I did as a child through the local public library. They issued a list of books I had to read. Once all the books were read and my parents signed off that I read them, I recieved a gift bag from the library. It was exciting and I loved it. I earned book marks, pencils, stickers, even artificial tattoos. This was a great program to get children excited about books.

As a child reading and writing was not very important to me. As each year went by, both became more and more important. As we age our priorities and necessities change with us through our experiences. I now know the importance of reading and writing along with many other things. Facial Care Regimen, Facial Yoga Exercises, Facelift Without Surgery, Non Surgical Facelift, Natural Face Lift, Erase Wrinkles, Saggy Skin, Facial Massage, Look Younger

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As a child reading and writing was not very important to me. As each year went by, both became more and more important. As we age our priorities and necessities change with us through our experiences. I now know the importance of reading and writing along with many other things.

I really like this pin. I chose it because I struggle to find time for reading that I enjoy. Life has become so busy in the past few years and I haven't gotten dug into a book that really spikes my interest. Most of my reading is for school or for work. I Love Reading, Reading Writing, Reading Corner, Reading Books, I Love Books, Good Books, Books To Read

I really like this pin. I chose it because I struggle to find time for reading that I enjoy. Life has become so busy in the past few years and I haven't gotten dug into a book that really spikes my interest. Most of my reading is for school or for work.

I absolutely love the Harry Potter books. When I was younger I would read them with my mom. They always remind me of the time we spent reading. They also helped my imagination run wild which I feel gets much harder as you get older. Harry Potter New, Harry Potter Series, Book Hangover, Beloved Book, Favorite Books, Favorite Things, Getting Old

I absolutely love the Harry Potter books. When I was younger I would read them with my mom. They always remind me of the time we spent reading. They also helped my imagination run wild which I feel gets much harder as you get older.

This pin reminded me of my first grade year. I struggled terribly to complete writing assignments within the time limit given by my teacher. I remember being extremely frustrated, fortunately my teacher kept pushing me to work faster. This was my first experience with writing that I recall. Ela Writing, First Grade Writing, First Grade Classroom, Kindergarten Writing, Teaching Literacy, Writing Lessons, Teaching Writing, Student Teaching, Writing Skills

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This pin reminded me of my first grade year. I struggled terribly to complete writing assignments within the time limit given by my teacher. I remember being extremely frustrated, fortunately my teacher kept pushing me to work faster. This was my first experience with writing that I recall.

I feel that reading, writing and speaking are the three keys to communication. They go hand in hand and are extremely important. These three key components offer me so much on a daily basis. Not only do they serve the purpose of communicating, but they also allow me to learn. Learning helps me to better myself and my future. Book Writing Tips, Writing Words, Writing Resources, Writing Life, Writing Process, Novel Writing, Writing Help, Start Writing

I feel that reading, writing and speaking are the three keys to communication. They go hand in hand and are extremely important. These three key components offer me so much on a daily basis. Not only do they serve the purpose of communicating, but they also allow me to learn. Learning helps me to better myself and my future.

Reading is a very important skill. It has helped my imagination grow over the years. It is also a very useful tool when it comes to learning. How would we study or find information if nobody could read. It would be a much different world. Magic Portal, Fantasy Kunst, Wow Art, Pics Art, Fantasy World, Fantasy Forest, Book Worms, Book Lovers

Reading is a very important skill. It has helped my imagination grow over the years. It is also a very useful tool when it comes to learning. How would we study or find information if nobody could read. It would be a much different world.

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Music has been very important to me. I use it to relieve stress, to create, and to communicate. Reading and writing music is unlike any other language. I literally don't know what I would do without music. It has been with me my entire life and I absolutely love it. Sound Of Music, Music Love, Music Is Life, Music Art, Play Music, Live Music, Rock 13, Mundo Musical, Amadeus Mozart

Music has been very important to me. I use it to relieve stress, to create, and to communicate. Reading and writing music is unlike any other language. I literally don't know what I would do without music. It has been with me my entire life and I absolutely love it.

As a child my parents would force me to sit down and read. They would pay me five dollars for every novel I read. They would first quiz me on the content of the book. At the time I hated reading, and being told what to do. I am now extremely thankful that my parents cared enough to think about what was really important to developing my skills as a child. Son Quotes, Mother Quotes, Quotes For Kids, Wise Quotes, Family Quotes, Great Quotes, Words Quotes, Wise Words, Quotes To Live By

As a child my parents would force me to sit down and read. They would pay me five dollars for every novel I read. They would first quiz me on the content of the book. At the time I hated reading, and being told what to do. I am now extremely thankful that my parents cared enough to think about what was really important to developing my skills as a child.

Journaling has been very important to me. Writing down my thoughts while they are fresh in my head is important. I can later come back and read what I have written. This allows me to clear my head and return at a later time get a more clear picture of what I was feeling or thinking. Its a tool that I use to change perspectives. I find it very healthy, and it's a great way to express myself. Sketchbook Journaling, Journal Doodles, Art Journal Pages, Journal Writing, Journal Prompts, Art Journals, Journalling, Writing Tips, Scripture Journaling

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Journaling has been very important to me. Writing down my thoughts while they are fresh in my head is important. I can later come back and read what I have written. This allows me to clear my head and return at a later time get a more clear picture of what I was feeling or thinking. Its a tool that I use to change perspectives. I find it very healthy, and it's a great way to express myself.

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton was my favorite book that we read in middle school. It really captured my attention and I found it very interesting. It made me think of how lucky we are to live in the times that we do. S.E. Hinton was actually a woman, she used her initials and her last name as her writing name. She was concerned that if she used her first name people would not care to read her work. This inspired me and gave me a greater appreciation for the things we take for granted. Ya Books, Great Books, Best Books For Teens, Favorite Novels

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton was my favorite book that we read in middle school. It really captured my attention and I found it very interesting. It made me think of how lucky we are to live in the times that we do. S.E. Hinton was actually a woman, she used her initials and her last name as her writing name. She was concerned that if she used her first name people would not care to read her work. This inspired me and gave me a greater appreciation for the things we take for granted.

One of my earliest memories of writing was in the second grade. I won an award for the most creative short story in my grade. The piece was titled "The Shark and the Killer Whale". It was about a shark and a killer whale that fought one another but in the end became friends. I feel that this was an important part of my literacy background. It was the first time I felt that I had accomplished something through writing. Orcas, Beautiful Creatures, Animals Beautiful, Shark Photos, Whale Pictures, Random Pictures, Orca Whales, Beluga Whale, Humpback Whale

One of my earliest memories of writing was in the second grade. I won an award for the most creative short story in my grade. The piece was titled "The Shark and the Killer Whale". It was about a shark and a killer whale that fought one another but in the end became friends. I feel that this was an important part of my literacy background. It was the first time I felt that I had accomplished something through writing.

I chose this photo because this classroom has a very similar setup to my English class in high school. My teachers name was Mr. Tucker. He was quite an amazing English teacher. His methods kept the entire class interested and involved. Mr. Tucker is a huge part of my literacy experience. I never enjoyed English classes until I studied with Mr. Tucker. Ela Classroom, Middle School Classroom, Teaching High School, Classroom Organization, Spanish Classroom

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I chose this photo because this classroom has a very similar setup to my English class in high school. My teachers name was Mr. Tucker. He was quite an amazing English teacher. His methods kept the entire class interested and involved. Mr. Tucker is a huge part of my literacy experience. I never enjoyed English classes until I studied with Mr. Tucker.

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In high school we read and thoroughly discussed Alice in Wonderland. This was my favorite book that we read. I gave a twenty minute oral presentation on the novel. This is the first book that I enjoyed really digging into and searching for deeper meaning. Art And Illustration, Vintage Illustrations, Fashion Illustrations, Art Disney, Disney Alice, Adventures In Wonderland, Wonderland Alice, Alice In Wonderland Drawings, Wonderland Tattoo

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In high school we read and thoroughly discussed Alice in Wonderland. This was my favorite book that we read. I gave a twenty minute oral presentation on the novel. This is the first book that I enjoyed really digging into and searching for deeper meaning.

In high school I did a report on Michael Collins. It was one of the first papers I actually had a deep interest in researching and writing. Michael Collins was a hero, a brilliant example and a revolutionary leader to all the Irish. Ireland 1916, Love Ireland, Dublin Ireland, Irish Quotes, Irish Sayings, Irish Independence, Easter Rising, Irish Mythology, Erin Go Bragh

In high school I did a report on Michael Collins. It was one of the first papers I actually had a deep interest in researching and writing. Michael Collins was a hero, a brilliant example and a revolutionary leader to all the Irish.

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. My parents bought me the first book of this series. I ended up falling in love with it and quickly started burning through the series. This is the first series of books I ever completed. No other literature captured my attention in the same way Lemony Snicket did through his creative writing. Kids Writing, Writing A Book, Writing Project, Books You Should Read, 4th Grade Writing, Independent Reading

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A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. My parents bought me the first book of this series. I ended up falling in love with it and quickly started burning through the series. This is the first series of books I ever completed. No other literature captured my attention in the same way Lemony Snicket did through his creative writing.

Meyzeek is where I studied during middle school. I have many memories and experiences of all aspects at this school. It was here I actually began to enjoy reading. I would find myself staying up late reading with a flashlight under the blankets so my parents wouldn't find out. Before I had always been forced to read at school or by my parents at home.

Google is a wonderful tool with endless possibilities. This search engine has helped me countless times. From simple daily wanders to important projects or research for school. I love Google and don't know what I would do without it.

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of reading the scriptures with my family. We used to read a chapter a night before bed time. I feel that it was a huge literacy experience for me. It was the book my parents taught me to read with, and it's what i based the earlier years of my life around. It has taught me many lessons and is a huge part of the person I am today. Favorite Bible Verses, Favorite Authors, Worship The Lord, Book Reader, Inspirational Books

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Some of my earliest childhood memories are of reading the scriptures with my family. We used to read a chapter a night before bed time. I feel that it was a huge literacy experience for me. It was the book my parents taught me to read with, and it's what i based the earlier years of my life around. It has taught me many lessons and is a huge part of the person I am today.