Spring EN066-01 Reading Workshop: FEB. 21. 2012 APRIL SALAS

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

FEB. 21. 2012 APRIL SALAS

I can't believe i was so nervous taking the placement test to determine which reading level we were at. I can admit Mrs. Q made me quite nervous.lol. I honestly thought I was going to place something lower because I was so sleepy and hungry. I actually took the chair and sat outside while everyone took turns to take the individual test. And not to mention I was the last one which wasn't all that bad because it made me prepare to take my turn :) Thanks for your time Mrs. Q and I will try my best to get an hour of reading in everyday to help me improve and I do believe you when you say its my comprehension that I need practice on. I do need to know what words mean for future reference. Because I know a reader can read but a true reader can say the meaning of what they are reading!

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Dolores C.BrownFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Not so bad was? I felt the same when I took it but it is very helpfull though.
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Keiana SantosFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM
me to i was so nervous see you later
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