My Journey Of Reading

My childhood revolved around books. No matter where I ventured, stories were constantly glued to my hands. My love of reading stemmed from my parents, as the numerous books they used to read at bedtime inspired me to search for more. By the time I read elementary school, my reading ability surpassed the level available in the classroom. A few other students experienced the same, so my teacher placed us in a special program to begin crafting our own story. I vividly remember our first special lesson: sitting on small pillows in a circle, all surrounding a whiteboard. Blank pages are seemingly intimidating to a 5 year old. Fortunately, my classes helped me face the challenge of writing at such an early age. Our teacher choose a popular children’s story for our group to mimic in our writing. The brainstorming process marked the beginning of my writing journey. I remember the other students effortlessly offering suggestions, while I struggled with creativity. I slowly became more comfortable with the process of writing, but my experience differed from that of the other kids. Once our group finished the story, the teacher got our books specially bound. Each student received a copy, which they then personally illustrated. The experience of writing, and semi-publishing, a book as a young child helped boost my confidence and laid …show more content…
These writing styles seemed to suit my personality, allowing my to easily organize my ideas. I always knew where to start, make sure incorporated all necessary details, and tie it all together with a conclusion. The structure gave me confidence. And if all else failed, I searched through examples of similar works for guidance. Stemming from the first story I wrote in Kindergarten, mimicking others is a common theme within my work. I do not simply copy others through imitation, but I feel reliant on samples to make sure I stay on the right