As an adolescent, I felt as if any form of literacy was a cruel and unusual punishment. I couldn't read very fast and often times became confused with what I was reading. However, many times, I was encouraged to just keep going. Whatever that was supposed to mean. Reading wasn't enjoyable and was simply a task to be checked off my to-do list.
As an educator, I want to incorporate many different genres of books in hopes of peeking the interests of my students. Learning what they enjoy and being able to find books that they can't wait to dive in to. I want to create a classroom environment that enjoys literature and while still incorporating the daily tasks and lessons. Igniting the spark of reading early on in a student's life can lead to many successes.
