Spring EN066-01 Reading Workshop: February 29

Sunday, March 4, 2012

February 29 - March 5,2012

In class today we did our individual reading. I can't seem to let my book down. it made me think a lot of about life. The Last Song to me is connecting with me BIG time. When I was 16 I lost my dad. I am learning so far in the book that you never let the bad make you think the worst of someone. In the book Ronnie is just learning about friends and starting to let her dad in on what she does. Her dad is loving that fact that they can now sit down and have a good meal. She also hangs out with Will the guy whos falling for her but she isn't giving in so easily. They spend time at the beach,go to her dads for dinner. I will let you know more on my next blog. Don't want to give up any more info till i finish. ALMOST done... :)))

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leslieMarch 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM
sorry about your dad.well you should let no one talk down to you.The relationship between a father and daughter should always be special i wish my dad and i had that but i can never have that with him.
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In the modern age of information, reading truly is a fundamental survival skill. Here are ten tips that anyone can use to improve their reading skills:

1. You don't have to be a great reader to get the point.

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The more you read, the better reader you'll become (and smarter, too)! So, feed your mind: read!