Well hello to anyone who is now reading this. So far, my snapshot essay is going great. Whenever I am writing the essay I think about Kothari and Malcolm X and use their snapshot's as my referance. This way of writing my snapshot, through comprehensively understanding the two snapshots we've read in class helped me a lot. Without reading the reflections of Malcolm X or Kothari's peice I wouldn't have known exactly how to do a snapshot. Now, because I know I am very grateful.
Secondly, my snapshot essay is on a very straightforward subject. It is all about reading. I will start from when I first read, what I read, and my first feeling on reading. I chose reading because I just love reading teen fiction books, futuristic, adventure and Greek and Roman mythical books. Whenever it is my intention to read I plan it out. First, I get my reading space ready. Since, I believe reading to be a journey then I would like to be as comfy and cozy as possible. Then if its warm I get frozen yogurt, a smoothie, fruits, or ice cream ready. If it is cold I get a warm beverage. A latte, hot mocha, Somali tea, and bread with cheese metled in the middle with honey and rasplberry topping put over. Whenever I am ready, I get my favorite blanket and prepare to take off. I know then that when I start reading, my mind is not going to be in this world anymore. Rather it will voyage into another realm. I just love that about reading! It's like traveling without having to be there physically, I think this phenomenon is such a wonderrful gift from God.
I like that your literacy project is on reading because we all may have a different way of reading. It sounds like you are doing great so far. I think your snapshots will be very interesting.
ReplyDeleteNatoya makes a great comment that the experience of reading is different for all of us. Some people have a really hard time separating from their "selves" and going on a journey through fiction. It actually takes quite a lot of imagination to allow yourself to escape into these worlds. I'm also looking forward to learning about how book choices and preferences shaped your reading literacy and the literacies that spring from it (such as knowledge in Greek and Roman mythology).
ReplyDeleteI agree with Miss Rebecca when she says that in order to go to the place you are reading or going on a journey you need a lot of imagination. I love to read but I never really have that experience like you do, I wish I did though because I'm sure it would make it more interesting. I look forward to read your snapshot to see if it helps me develop that ability you have.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just wanted to point out that reading Malcolm X and Kothari helped and guided me on how to write this snapshot too.