journal

Journal #2

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Due Tuesday, January 29th

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Minimum 60 lines (about 2 full pages - single space, continuous, with standard margins) 

handwritten on standard size, white, college ruled binder/filler paper.

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Write your 

full name

on upper 

left 

corner of your paper. 

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The 

journal # and due date

should be written in the upper 

right 

corner of the page.

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Staple your journal pages together in the top left corner before coming to class. Journals, 

and all homework, is due at the beginning of class. 

Topic:

I want you to write about your reading history in both your native language/s and in English. 

Reflect on your reading history first and then start writing. 

Here are some questions to help you get started: 

Do you remember when you first learned to read (in your native language)? Was it easy 

or difficult? Do you remember who helped you learn to read? 

When you were growing up, did you have any books in your home? If yes, what kinds of 

books did you have? If no, was there another place where you could get books (e.g. a 

library or school)?

Do you remember when you first learned to read in English? How did you learn? What 

did you read? Who helped you? Did you like it?

Do you like to read in your free time? If yes, what do you like to read? Why? Do you 

have a favorite author? 

Do you think there is a connection between reading and writing?

When thinking about others you know (including your peers in class), do you think you 

are a better reader, a poorer reader, or an average reader?