Blog 3: Reading In the Wild
I didn’t get to finish reading all of the Miller’s first chapter but I am halfway through, and I actually look forward to reading the rest of it. I have never considered myself a reader, but I really wish I was and I still pursue becoming. I need to manage my time better. When I do get the chance to read something I have been wanting to, it is such a good feeling and it reminds myself that it is something I enjoy. With so many distractions I have in my life I always forget that reading is a “thing.” Reading gives so much new knowledge and lets your mind explore and go into virtual realities. I love getting lost in a book and I plan on making it happen more often. Reading time in my future classroom is definitely going to happen every day and Miller’s text definitely pointed out how important that is. I want to make an inviting library for my students and not make reading such a task, and more of a fun past time. I remember as a kid feeling like it was such a burden to do, like homework, and I always affiliated it as such a bad and annoying thing. I do not want my students to feel that way. I want my classroom to share readings with one another or even to myself, and get excited about it.
2 Replies to “Blog 3: Reading In the Wild”
I really enjoyed what you had to say about what you want in your future classroom for your students. It is going to be so important for us to create an inviting reading environment for our students. I hope we can help them become readers for life.
I love getting lost in books as well as long as they really peak my interest. Good luck with getting back into that groove, I’m trying to do the same thing with myself and making the time for it. Peace out chicka!