Well, I know what it's like now. You pick up a book and rely only on the pictures to help you understand what you're reading. You are not a fluent reader. You stumble on the words. You sound out Eh-ver-ee-th-ee-n-g. You realize that you don't know every single word, so you ask people around you "What does _______ mean?" or " How do you say ___________?"
I am currently reading a book that is found in the EASY section of the library. In bold print, it says A PARTIR DE 7 ANOS, which means that a seven year old could read it. Clearly, I'm about 20 years past that and it's almost a bit embarrassing. But I will keep going. I am reading a series about Mini, and by golly, by the end of the year, I hope to know all about her and all of her adventures!
So, now I understand an Early Reader's struggle. I need your support people. Don't laugh....encourage me. Even though my reading is lower than the 1st and 2nd graders at my school, I will NOT be ashamed. I will hold my head up high, sit in the chair at the Early Readers Meeting held on Wednesday Nights and say "My name is Krystle, and I'm an early reader!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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Krys,
You go then girl....I have faith in you. If the "Little Engine" could then so can you
Love you lots & Miss you much
BaByT
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