When I become a teacher, I can make sure that my kids develop a love of reading by reading in class often. I would also choose books that I know they can connect with, and will catch their interest. I'll praise them when they finish books, or when I see that they're becoming passionate about what they're reading.
As an intern teacher, I can MAJORLY see the difference in the student who read versus the students who don't. The students who read have a larger vocabulary, don't stumble during popcorn reading, their writing is more fluid, and they understand classroom material more than the kids who don't.
If I was a parent, to ensure that my child reads, I'd instill a love of learning as soon as possible. Children act by example, so I'd make sure to read in front of them often, and always praise them when they do read. I'd start a library for them, and add higher level reading books as they grow older. We'd read together, and I would make sure that they understand what they're reading, and how it affects our world.
I love reading. It provides an escape from reality, and hooks you into a world different from your own.
I believe that if we read more in classes, I'd have a higher understanding of those subjects.
When I read, I mostly read mystery books. Just fun, easy, and interesting books. But lately, I've been wanting to challenge myself even in my recreation reading. I recently bought "Emma" by Jane Austen from Barnes and Nobles, and plan to start that book very soon.
I probably have twenty minutes that I could read more, rather than twitter or facebook.
If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't blow off my junior year. I'd buckle down, and do all my work when it was assigned. I would read more as well.
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