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Intro & Digesting Words as a “Reader”

Intro & Digesting Words as a “Reader”

Hello! My name is Rachel Mollenbernd and I’m a senior Liberal Studies student with a minor in Child Development. I’m originally from Vacaville, but I’ve also lived in San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, and now here in Chico. When I’m not at school, I’m working at Woodstocks or hanging out at my house with my boyfriend and our crazy, adorable cats Lola and Loca.

Being a reader means taking in any form of writing as more than a list or multiple lines of words, but as a meaning of ideas and concepts that can be applied to many things. Outside of school I read things such as fiction books when I have the time, subtitles to a show when I’m trying not to wake anyone in the house, and receipt orders for making pizza at work. I read in a little more relaxed manner when reading outside of school. However, there are times where I read a little more carefully and urgently. Like when I’m at work or when I’m reading an important notice/document. Reading in and outside of school can connect though. You can use things you have read outside of school to apply to the readings in school through the knowledge and concepts you have gathered. Williams has pointed out the stigma of being a “reader” to me and how that can make us blind to the many other ways that a person can be a “reader.” Especially since there are now so many things available to us to read nowadays.

One Reply to “Intro & Digesting Words as a “Reader””

  1. Hi Rachel! I enjoyed reading your post. How did you end up living in each of those places? I feel that I read in a similar way to you. Most of the time when I read for pleasure, I am very relaxed whereas for school I am more focussed when reading.

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