My Reading And Writing

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I started learning to read and write around age three. My mother and grandmother were the two biggest influences in my early years of reading and writing. They always read to me and made me watch educational kid shows such as Barney. Even though sometimes I was not interested in reading, it helped tremendously. I’ve had many teachers motivate me to do better and help me with my weaknesses in literature. I still love to read, but only interesting stuff appeals to me. Many people in my life have helped me grow as a reader and writer, and I’ve learned a few things on my own too.
When I was younger my mother would drop me off at my grandmother’s house while she went to work. I always thought I would be able to just sleep and eat, but I was wrong. As soon as I walked through the door, she would get out a sheet of paper and a pencil out. I remember having to write basic words such as “cat”, “dog”, and “run”. Since I was young I didn’t see the use of writing; I honestly thought it was pointless. I changed my …show more content…

I honestly believe that helped me grow academically. Throughout school I would ask several questions about things that I did not know. If I saw a word with which I was not familiar, I would google the definition. I watch Netflix with subtitles, solely to learn new words I can use when speaking to someone. I haven’t been reading like I’m suppose to lately, mainly because I have a lot of stuff going on in my life right now. I just need to find another interesting book and then I’ll be back on track. Reading is a big part of my life, and it should be a big part of everyone else’s to be honest. If you are illiterate there isn’t much you can do in this world. Knowing how to read is equally important as writing, simply because they complement each other. If you can not read, then you can not write. Reading and writing is a necessity in life, and I’m extremely thankful for all of those who have taken time out of their lives to aid

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