Writers as readers

Question): What was the first book you remember reading? Why does this book stand out in your memory?

Answer): The first book I remember reading was probably the book Dragon Rider.  This book stands out to me because it was like 350 pages or something like that. I remember this book because I was in like 2^nd grade and I was trying so hard to read it when I really never understood a word that was said in that book.

Question): What is one of your best memories connected with reading?

Answer): Probably second grade. Second grade we were forced to read allot so I read, or at least said that I was reading when I was really talking to my friends. I had one of my favorite teachers this time in my life so I really enjoyed that class. Though I had difficulty reading, I enjoyed getting to be around friends and be social.

Question): When you read, what do you need to be comfortable?

Answer): While most people need almost complete silence to read, I have to have a fair amount of noise. I need music or TV or something that can help keep my mind going. When its dead silent I feel really awkward. I hate silence, When things are quiet I feel like that takes away from the human nature of being social.

Question): Who was your first reading teacher? Why do you remember him/her? Was it a “teacher” who taught you or someone else?

Answer): The first person who taught me to read was probably my 2^nd grade teacher. She was the first person to notice that I really wasn’t a strong reader and began to suggest that I not read such complex books and all. But I was a stubborn second grader so I did what I wanted. But she was really the first teacher to have a notice upon how I couldn’t quite read like everyone else. But I remember her because second grade was a fun grade. I still keep in contact with that teacher because of the impact that she had on my life/