My Reading History

My Family Members Reading to Me

Sep 25, 1994

My parents used to read to me before I could even comprehend what was happening within the book.

Kindergarten Teacher Reads to Whole Class

Aug 31, 1999

Everyday at the same time my kindergarten teacher read to the class. The books chosen typically were short and contained illustrations.

I See Sam Program

Sep 10, 1999

In kindergarten a program entitled "I See Sam" was used to help teach my class to read. The stories consisted of combinations of typically three word combinations and increased after each level.

First experience with Reading Centers

Oct 16, 2000

I got to experience my first time with reading centers using cassette tapes and following along with the narrator.

AR Tests

Aug 31, 2001

In first grade we were expected to read books from the school library and then take comprehension tests through a program entitled Accelerated Reader.

First Reading Log

Sep 28, 2001

In first grade I was given my first reading log which was used to summarize what I had read.

Reading My First Chapter Book

Nov 12, 2001

The first chapter book that I had ever read. I felt so accomplished and my teacher and parents were very proud of me.

Receiving AR Medal

Nov 19, 2002

In second grade I received an AR medal for receiving a certain amount of points for taking tests.

First Book Report

Dec 9, 2002

In second grade I had to complete my first book report which summarized the novel.

Reading What Became My Favorite Novel

Mar 4, 2010

I read the novel "1984" by George Orwell in my tenth grade English class.