My Literacy: My Pursuit Of Education
The traditional meaning of literacy means reading and writing and an understanding of both. Literacy has evolved over the years. In the 21st century, this definition should include technologies, poetry, music, books on tape and the world in which we live. What comes to mind when I think of the term literacy? I think of different genres of literature and making connections between the reader, author and the text. It is the foundation for many aspects in a person’s life. Literacy plays a tremendous role determining how well someone will perform in school, socializing with others and in future careers. As mentioned previously literacy is presented in several forms and these forms give the reader many options to connect with the words.
My understanding …show more content…
From being exposed to different literature over the years, I began to question everything and accept nothing. Literature is not only words on paper, its colors and music. It’s traveling to different places and getting lost without ever wanting to be found and not having to leave home. Literature is powerful words.
Literature has also had an impact on my pursuit of education. If I was not a dedicated reader, I doubt if I would have come as far as I did in my academic career. My thirst for knowledge is what motivates me. In my personal endeavors, I would love to write a children’s fantasy series one day. My love for literacy is what made me the person I am today. I love to learn and grow through …show more content…
She will also read not only because it is required, but because she has a passion for reading. There have been countless days we spent in the house reading the entire day. Before my daughter began Pre-Kindergarten, I would schedule times to read with her whether after lunch or before bed. As she moved up in her grade levels, we would alternate reading, she would read one page and I would read the next while asking each question such as, “How do you feel about what is happening?” “How do you think the character feels? and “What would you do if you were in this situation?” Parents are a child’s first teacher and I believe my grandmother and mother opened a new world for me by taking me to the library and reading to me. This is what I plan to accomplish with my
My understanding …show more content…
From being exposed to different literature over the years, I began to question everything and accept nothing. Literature is not only words on paper, its colors and music. It’s traveling to different places and getting lost without ever wanting to be found and not having to leave home. Literature is powerful words.
Literature has also had an impact on my pursuit of education. If I was not a dedicated reader, I doubt if I would have come as far as I did in my academic career. My thirst for knowledge is what motivates me. In my personal endeavors, I would love to write a children’s fantasy series one day. My love for literacy is what made me the person I am today. I love to learn and grow through …show more content…
She will also read not only because it is required, but because she has a passion for reading. There have been countless days we spent in the house reading the entire day. Before my daughter began Pre-Kindergarten, I would schedule times to read with her whether after lunch or before bed. As she moved up in her grade levels, we would alternate reading, she would read one page and I would read the next while asking each question such as, “How do you feel about what is happening?” “How do you think the character feels? and “What would you do if you were in this situation?” Parents are a child’s first teacher and I believe my grandmother and mother opened a new world for me by taking me to the library and reading to me. This is what I plan to accomplish with my