Reflection – Erina Dominick

This semester, we were able to explore many different types of literature to share with our future students. Though I am sure that no amount of preparation will be sufficient for the actual experience, I am much more prepared to teach English in my classroom. Though I have always had an interest in literature, I didn’t know exactly how to transform my passion for reading into a useful template for students. I enjoyed the idea that we first read about, as they are familiar. Though the stories we are comfortable with are important to to read, it was interesting to be introduced to new interpretations and cultural differences that were sometimes jarring and unsettling. I learned a lot about the reflection of society that books provide throughout time, and it was nice to read some classic fairy tales with modern and progressive twists.

I’m excited to have resources such as graphic novels and series books to get children interested in reading. I feel that I will have a good selection of books in response to students who otherwise do not enjoy reading. I’m proud to say that I have a good start to building a solid collection and I’m surprised and a bit sad that our four months together have flown by. Thank you Professor Jaxon and my fellow classmates for the experience.