20 Minutes

If I was a teacher I would encourage my students to read at least 20 minutes outside of school by telling them that it would make them smarter. I could give them extra recess time, rewards like bringing a stuffed animal to school, having extra computer time, give them stickers for their reward charts, wearing slippers instead of regular shoes or being able to watch a fun movie. 

I like to read, although I don't read as much as I should. If I read more than it could help enlighten me in other subjects. I have plenty of extra time in my day to be able to read for 20 minutes but of course media and social networks take up that extra time.

As in intern, I can definitely tell a difference in the students who read outside of school. Their vocabulary is significantly better than the other students. They also understand and comprehend things at a faster pace. Same with the homework- I can tell who does and doesn't do their homework. It takes the kids that didn't do their homework a lot longer to grasp things that are going on in the classroom. It is definitely a set back for those kids. 

If I had the chance to redo my last 14 years of school, I would take it in a heartbeat. I would study more and for longer hours. I would do my homework and make that a habit. I wouldn't procrastinate and I would do things 100% instead of just trying to get by. 

When I read, I enjoy reading mysterious books. I like when books leave me wanting to read more.