https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf From Birth to Now, My Journey in Literacy en-us 2016-09-07 02:15:16 UTC 2025-12-03 18:49:08 UTC hello@padlet.com lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121988308 When I was in kindergarten, I attended my first parent teacher conference with my parents. I sat in the hall until they were finished, and when they came out, I was given a special parrot coloring page because I was one of the only people in my class who knew how to read! The twist: my parents didn't know I could read until my teacher told them how wonderful I was doing! ]]> 2016-09-07 02:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121988308 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121988751 I grew up with my mom and my dad. I was the surprise third child and I think that defines me to this day. I listened to many "adult" conversations about problems I didn't understand. However, hearing these, I earned the respect and trust of my family and have become a good listener for others. ]]> 2016-09-07 02:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121988751 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121989638 I grew up in a Methodist church, and we sang hymns every Sunday. Being able to learn how to read while also reading music helped shape both my word reading and my world reading.]]> 2016-09-07 02:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121989638 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121990636 I was involved in church camp as a kid, and also loved music class so songs became a main source of reading from a young age, through college.]]> 2016-09-07 02:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121990636 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991289 I did my very first book report on Charlotte's Web! ]]> 2016-09-07 02:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991289 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991481 My favorite book series in elementary school was the Boxcar Children. I loved mystery and these were a great start for my curious mind! ]]> 2016-09-07 02:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991481 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991820 As many of us I'm sure, my favorite book series in middle school was Harry Potter! I even took a class here at Mizzou that looked into the religious studies aspect of the series! ]]> 2016-09-07 02:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121991820 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992260 My high school reading influence went from reading for fun to only having time really to read for my classes. Two of my teachers greatly influenced me however, and instilled a love for reading for information and knowledge as well as for fun. Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Laney advocated for all types of reading, but insisted that above all else, reading was one of the best ways to learn. ]]> 2016-09-07 02:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992260 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992551 As I entered college, I knew that I wanted to study abroad and learn from other cultures. Luckily, I got the chance to go abroad and read in many new ways in Manchester, England, last spring semester. Traveling has become one of my main and favorite sources of knowledge.]]> 2016-09-07 02:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992551 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992853 Entering my fourth year at Mizzou, I've learned to read people and situations and understand them in order to do what's best for my well being. Being 'book smart' as well as 'street smart' comes to mind when I think about my experiences. I strive to make people happy, and have had to learn that I need to be happy in my decisions as well.]]> 2016-09-07 02:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121992853 lorenelizhoward https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121993306 As I complete this project, I have realized that my "Literate Self" has abruptly transitioned from word to world over the course of the 22 years of my life. I hope that in realizing this, I can incorporate more word into the world and vice versa, using both simultaneously to better myself, my classroom, my students, and others around me. Knowledge comes in many forms through books, and through culture and it is important to recognize that using these two together will make us better, well-rounded educators.]]> 2016-09-07 03:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lorenelizhoward/kmc51bfuhgf/wish/121993306