The Littlest Things

     Reading with my sister this week has made me realize how much alike we are. I have noticed a lot more about her and her actions while she reads. In the beginning of the week, Cyprille came up to me and asked if we would still be reading this week. I said no. She had the biggest smile on her face which flipped to the saddest face in seconds when I told her I was kidding. (I'm pretty evil sometimes). This little moment that had happened reminded me of the day before break. I was all hyped up because my teacher hasn't mentioned anything about homework but halfway through class, my teacher tells us we have homework. I had the same exact facial expression as Cyprille. As we started reading the story "The Little Mermaid", I noticed that Cyprille reads as much as she can before having to take another breath. She has done this before but not as much as she did while reading this story. While she was looking at pictures in the story, I'd notice the small things in the picture like a small starfish on top of a big rock next to Ariel (the mermaid). Next thing I know Cyprille points at the book and says " look a mini starfish!". I've noticed her noticing things that I notice while she reads. She really liked this story because of the pictures and it was a pretty easy read for her. As far as improvement goes I believe that my little sister has improved but not dramatically. I hope to see a dramatic change in her reading within these two months. Although it does take time and patience, two things I will be willing to sacrifice so that Cyprille becomes a better reader and that her knowledge of knowing how to read will get her at a high level in school.

                                                      from: princess.disney.com/ariel