Cold reading

individual into who she or he is today. There were many themes from childhood books that have formed me into who I am today, but one of the themes that stuck with me the most was the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, which I never thought when reading about two little mice. The grass isn’t always greener is a common theme throughout The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, which is related to my life because growing up I have realized that the simple things in life can be better and…

Reading is like a desk with a hidden compartment. There are nuggets in the unsecured drawers, but the truly valuable items will be hidden, unbeknownst to all but the most careful of searchers. The same is true with a book. One is able to glean information like plot events and facts, but nothing of substance. The true meat must be sought through careful reflection and introspection. I began learning to read when I was 3. After hearing good reviews, my parents purchased the Hooked on Phonics…

The book bag project was over a specific theme, that had two books, two activities, a letter to the parents explaining the bag and the projects and a journal for the student/parent to write in. There was also a feedback form for the parents to give ideas and thoughts about the bag. The book bag gave me the opportunity to pick two books and create two activities that the students would be able to take home and complete. I made sure that the activities that I included could be done by just the…

when I volunteer is different from academic achievements. I feel more accomplished knowing that I am helping others for a good cause. Recently, I participated in the Rotary-Read In which involves reading a book to first graders. Although it was a small act, being able to convey the importance of reading and education to kids has inspired me to do the same in the future. Every volunteering work and activity from Interact has always made an impact in me. It has challenged me…

an opportunity to explore language. The first step is to identify what is happening (background), next, the student should identify how it is being used and finally, determine what it might mean. If, the definition fits the context (step one), the reading can commence. However, if the proposed definition does not fit, the student (with scaffolding) should return to the drawing board for further exploration. This method of strategic exploration allows the student determine word meaning and, apply…

“Bargain” by Guthrie is the literature piece that has to be kept. Literature pieces like these are the seeds of the beginning of a future of the unknown. Guthrie explains that the knowing how to read, and write can make a difference in ones life. Baumer repeated to his young store clerk, “Better study Al. is good to know to read and write and figure.” Baumer highly emphasized the importance of receiving education at a young age. “He hate me for coming not from this country. I come here, sixteen…

Literacy has always been an important part of my life, but in my early years, reading and writing was a tremendous challenge for me. When I reflect back on my childhood, I’m reminded of a variety of things, moments like going camping or riding a bicycle. But most importantly, being the oldest one and having to set an example for my sisters. It’s what I had to do since I was the oldest. If I didn’t advise my sisters on the right path since the beginning, then they wouldn't be as far up the trail…

cues are vital aids for their comprehension. When children are young they start off by ‘reading’ the pictures as a strategy for developing an understanding of what is happening in stories and use those as explanations for the vocabulary used (Raising Children Network, 2014). Without these, children have no real means of actually making sense of the text read. Therefore, in order to educate our children fully in literacy, we need to include picture books in their repertoire. (Bearne,1999).…

The article discusses the “Focused Question Card Strategy”. The strategy is used to help students revise their work by using the help from their peers. The strategy is used to soften the task of the writer revising and editing their own paper. The FQC is used to allow the students to become the reader of their own written works in order for their written text could be understood by other readers. The key points that I got out the article is stated in the previous sentences. My responses to the…

to summer school for reading and I was mad because I could not have a good summer away from school. I really don’t read unless I have to read in school and then I have to fill out a book talk about the book after every month. I read sports, mystery books. I also read the newspaper only when my grandma is home for some reason. The reason why I dislike reading is because I had to go to summer school for reading and I was mad because it took up my whole summer. A memorable reading experience was…