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Question 1: Describe your earliest memories of reading and writing.
? What is your history/past interaction with reading?
? Did anyone read to you or with you as a child? What was that experience like?
? Describe your early attempts at writing.
? Can you recall any indications that reading and writing were valued in the environment in which you grew up?School Memories
? Describe your recollection of reading/writing instruction in school. Describe the materials used, methods of instruction, and content.
? What can you recall about reading/writing for pleasure in elementary school?
? What do you remember about your first writing assignment in elementary school?
? Explain your memories about how you were taught in the content areas.
? Were you required to read certain books in high school? What were your feelings related to required reading? Reading for Pleasure and Social Purposes

Question 2:
? Do you recall the first book you "couldn't put down"?
? Have you ever encountered a book that changed your life?
? Have you ever read a book from the "banned book" list? How did you feel about reading it?
? Did you read a certain genre of book (e.g. mysteries, biographies, etc.) at a particular age? Why do you think you made these text choices?
? What is your all-time favorite children's book, novel, and nonfiction text?
? Have there been times in your life when you viewed reading or writing as a pleasurable activity?
? How has reading and writing contributed to your life?
? Are you a reader now? Are you a writer now?
? Do you feel comfortable modeling reading and writing for students? Why or why not?