I first encountered words and writing when I was very little. I used to watch television shows, such as Barney, that would teach me about reading and writing. My parents always read to me and encouraged me to write the letters of the alphabet. These were my first lessons about literacy. As I got older, my parents continued encouraging me to read and write, and they never let me forget how proud they were of my abilities to do so. As time went on, I recognized more and more about literacy until it eventually became part of my daily life. Many aspects over the years have taught me to be a talented writer and a skilled reader.
I have learned several writing skills and had many experiences throughout my life so far. I have created various different types of papers ranging from research papers to poems. Many of my projects in school in the past ten years were completed at the school library during the class period. However, once I got into high school I began writing my papers from home. I prefer creative writing because it lets me write freely and personalize my composition. On the other hand, I dislike poetry because it is difficult to follow all of the rules and guidelines. I have accumulated various literacy experiences throughout my past.
I have been around literary sources for a long time. When I was a toddler, I frequently played a Sesame Street computer game that taught me the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. I also used to play Leap Frog, an electronic game which taught me basic spelling and grammar usage. Dr. Seuss books educated me on how to rhyme. In addition, these books gave me examples of figures of speech such as similes and metaphors. These factors were building blocks for my next few years of literacy.
My earliest encounter with writing was when I was very young. Around age eight, I began keeping a diary. My diary was a purple notebook with pink flowers that had a lock and required a key to open it. I would track my daily activities and struggles every night before I went to bed. My entries would reflect my feelings and explained what I was and was not fond of about each day. Nonetheless, as I got older and my schedule began to fill up, I discontinued writing in my purple journal. In third grade, my teacher gave us mandatory writing assignments every Friday. Usually, it was a short story that included nearly ten pages of large, hand written text and pictures. In elementary school, I also began reading chapter books. After reading the whole Junie B. Jones series, I moved on to The Boxcar Children and then on to Nancy Drew. Although I did not know it, I was learning lessons from those books. They taught me about common sense and daily struggles. In other words, I began understanding the concepts of writing at a young age.
Growing up, my religion played a big role in my life. It all started when I received my very first Bible at age five. It had many pictures to help illustrate the text. I used to attend a program at my church called “Generations of Faith”. This program was taught by volunteers and impacted my life by encouraging me to read the Bible and discuss my interpretations of it. Now, I have a real Bible that I still read as often as I am capable of. Religion has been a big part of my life.
My teachers have educated me on assorted rules necessary for writing. I still remember writing my very first research paper back in the sixth grade. Ms. Keneally was a very helpful language arts teacher who taught me everything I needed to know about writing a research paper. I had to make note cards and use different references, such as books and websites. I recall learning how to create a works cited and how to quote authors as well. I was trained to look up any words that I didn’t know in the dictionary and never to plagiarize.. Instructors have played an important role in teaching me to be a high-quality writer.
As time went on, essays got more complex and further detailed. I was asked each year to write about family vacations and past experiences. And over time, I became a better writer. In the eighth grade, I wrote many poems and short stories in Ms. Kiktavy’s class. I also began advanced reading, such as classic novels. That year, my class had to read a book titled And Then There Were None. This was my first sophisticated reading book. That story gave me an idea about life in the past. I learned numerous basic writing skills including spelling and transitional words in middle school.
My freshman year, as an honors English student, I was required to write a personal narrative. A personal narrative is a story about one’s own past experiences. It was about my unforgettable summer at camp the previous year. That year, I also learned how to annotate stories and other pieces of literature. An annotation is commentary or an interpretation of a text. I recall reading a lot of Shakespeare during that year. While reading some of his compositions, I had to do a lot of critical thinking to understand the text. That gave me the skill to use on other books. As students, we were expected to complete daily grammar practice and be quizzed over it at the conclusion of each week. Sophomore year, I was yet again an honors English student. And once more, I had to write a personal narrative. I had to write an essay on my summer reading book, The Kite Runner and a research essay on pop culture as well. I have practiced literacy in various ways in the past.
I have had many literacy sponsors throughout my life. A literacy sponsor is any aspect that supports, teaches, regulates, suppresses, or holds back literacy and gains advantages by it somehow. Two sponsors with the greatest impact on my literacy would be my mother and my grandmother. They have both affected my experiences with literacy in a positive way. For example, my mother taught me how to read and write in the first place. She made sure I practiced and learned the right way. We both benefit from the situation because she is appreciated by me, and I am acknowledged for my intelligence. My grandmother has read history books to me since I was very young. She might have held back some information that was not appropriate for a young child. However, I know a lot about history now from what my grandma has taught me. She has also bought me many books with historical significance. We both gain from this because she is praised for what she has taught me. I am familiar with valuable facts from the past. My family members are influential literacy sponsors.
Now, as a junior in high school, I am able to create various pieces of writing including essays in Spanish and English. Many elements over the years have taught me to be an accomplished writer and improved reader. After five years of studying Spanish, I feel I have improved. I can now write essays, read articles, and give reports in that language. I know how to translate Spanish into English and vice versa. Books, family members, and school have taught me to be better at comprehending literature. I have extended knowledge on aspects of literacy including; grammar, spelling, and figures of speech. All of these experiences were steps on my journey becoming the writer I am today.
I have learned several writing skills and had many experiences throughout my life so far. I have created various different types of papers ranging from research papers to poems. Many of my projects in school in the past ten years were completed at the school library during the class period. However, once I got into high school I began writing my papers from home. I prefer creative writing because it lets me write freely and personalize my composition. On the other hand, I dislike poetry because it is difficult to follow all of the rules and guidelines. I have accumulated various literacy experiences throughout my past.
I have been around literary sources for a long time. When I was a toddler, I frequently played a Sesame Street computer game that taught me the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. I also used to play Leap Frog, an electronic game which taught me basic spelling and grammar usage. Dr. Seuss books educated me on how to rhyme. In addition, these books gave me examples of figures of speech such as similes and metaphors. These factors were building blocks for my next few years of literacy.
My earliest encounter with writing was when I was very young. Around age eight, I began keeping a diary. My diary was a purple notebook with pink flowers that had a lock and required a key to open it. I would track my daily activities and struggles every night before I went to bed. My entries would reflect my feelings and explained what I was and was not fond of about each day. Nonetheless, as I got older and my schedule began to fill up, I discontinued writing in my purple journal. In third grade, my teacher gave us mandatory writing assignments every Friday. Usually, it was a short story that included nearly ten pages of large, hand written text and pictures. In elementary school, I also began reading chapter books. After reading the whole Junie B. Jones series, I moved on to The Boxcar Children and then on to Nancy Drew. Although I did not know it, I was learning lessons from those books. They taught me about common sense and daily struggles. In other words, I began understanding the concepts of writing at a young age.
Growing up, my religion played a big role in my life. It all started when I received my very first Bible at age five. It had many pictures to help illustrate the text. I used to attend a program at my church called “Generations of Faith”. This program was taught by volunteers and impacted my life by encouraging me to read the Bible and discuss my interpretations of it. Now, I have a real Bible that I still read as often as I am capable of. Religion has been a big part of my life.
My teachers have educated me on assorted rules necessary for writing. I still remember writing my very first research paper back in the sixth grade. Ms. Keneally was a very helpful language arts teacher who taught me everything I needed to know about writing a research paper. I had to make note cards and use different references, such as books and websites. I recall learning how to create a works cited and how to quote authors as well. I was trained to look up any words that I didn’t know in the dictionary and never to plagiarize.. Instructors have played an important role in teaching me to be a high-quality writer.
As time went on, essays got more complex and further detailed. I was asked each year to write about family vacations and past experiences. And over time, I became a better writer. In the eighth grade, I wrote many poems and short stories in Ms. Kiktavy’s class. I also began advanced reading, such as classic novels. That year, my class had to read a book titled And Then There Were None. This was my first sophisticated reading book. That story gave me an idea about life in the past. I learned numerous basic writing skills including spelling and transitional words in middle school.
My freshman year, as an honors English student, I was required to write a personal narrative. A personal narrative is a story about one’s own past experiences. It was about my unforgettable summer at camp the previous year. That year, I also learned how to annotate stories and other pieces of literature. An annotation is commentary or an interpretation of a text. I recall reading a lot of Shakespeare during that year. While reading some of his compositions, I had to do a lot of critical thinking to understand the text. That gave me the skill to use on other books. As students, we were expected to complete daily grammar practice and be quizzed over it at the conclusion of each week. Sophomore year, I was yet again an honors English student. And once more, I had to write a personal narrative. I had to write an essay on my summer reading book, The Kite Runner and a research essay on pop culture as well. I have practiced literacy in various ways in the past.
I have had many literacy sponsors throughout my life. A literacy sponsor is any aspect that supports, teaches, regulates, suppresses, or holds back literacy and gains advantages by it somehow. Two sponsors with the greatest impact on my literacy would be my mother and my grandmother. They have both affected my experiences with literacy in a positive way. For example, my mother taught me how to read and write in the first place. She made sure I practiced and learned the right way. We both benefit from the situation because she is appreciated by me, and I am acknowledged for my intelligence. My grandmother has read history books to me since I was very young. She might have held back some information that was not appropriate for a young child. However, I know a lot about history now from what my grandma has taught me. She has also bought me many books with historical significance. We both gain from this because she is praised for what she has taught me. I am familiar with valuable facts from the past. My family members are influential literacy sponsors.
Now, as a junior in high school, I am able to create various pieces of writing including essays in Spanish and English. Many elements over the years have taught me to be an accomplished writer and improved reader. After five years of studying Spanish, I feel I have improved. I can now write essays, read articles, and give reports in that language. I know how to translate Spanish into English and vice versa. Books, family members, and school have taught me to be better at comprehending literature. I have extended knowledge on aspects of literacy including; grammar, spelling, and figures of speech. All of these experiences were steps on my journey becoming the writer I am today.