WHAT I WANT THIS HOLIDAY

 

I AM STRUGGLING WITH READING ; VOLUME 1

Dear Mum & Dad,

Thank God! I finally can tell you a major issue I've been having that is responsible for my low grades. I guess you never really noticed that I struggle with reading. My teacher knows as well as some of my friends. These are some of my thoughts and findings that confirmed that I'm struggling with reading.

1.    I sometimes do not see words clearly when in class even after my teacher moved me to sit in front, closer to the board, twice in the term, I still struggle to see clearly. I struggle to see words when reading my books as well.

2.    I have issues reading words quickly together so that there is a flow(the teacher calls that fluency). This started when I was in Nursery. You know those schools I attended then didn't teach me about letter sounds and how to string them together; the teacher calls that, ehmmmm…. yes! blending, that's the word. I wish I could attend a very good Nursery school all over again but I'll be too big in a Nursery class I'm almost 9 years old.

3.    I do not get excited about reading at all. No matter how exciting the content. I wonder how I will do well in my studies this term. Remember I want to be a Nurse or Astronaut. Can I achieve these if I can't read?

4.    I hear my friends say that their parents read to them before bedtime every day. The last time you did that was when I was five years old, that is, about four years ago. When will I enjoy the same experience?

5.    I hear Tobi say every time in class that his parents buy him a book every month. He brings them to school; I sometimes wish I could have some books too.

6.    I see parents of my peers come on Open Days. You know what? Sometimes during pick up, parents come to see the teacher. I overheard a discussion once when Busola's Dad asked how he could help her read better. Do you know that Busola reads very well now? I think the teacher told him how to help. Most times, I can not help but wonder when my parents will attend Open Days or at least give me a surprise pick up after the close of the school day.

7.    I think that if I have some time to practice reading with a tutor and you Dear Mum and Dad, I will begin to read and build my comprehension skills quickly in no time.

How do I begin to read quickly? 

How do I cope with my studies? 😢

Please help, help, help me 😢😢😢