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Erin Scheidel [|Thornapple Kellogg High School] Mrs. Baxter Honors English 10

__Reader's Profile__ **Erin has always been one for reading books! Ever since Pre-school, she has memories of trying to read. “I remember laying in bed, trying to read, but always ****ending up just making up words to go with the pictures” Erin confesses sheepishly. Apart from the pictures, Erin likes reading because she finds it fun and relaxing, and it keeps her entertained when she is bored! Erin gushes about how easy it is to get lost in a good book and really connect to the story, but she also tells of how hard it can be to enjoy a book that someone else chooses for you. Erin chooses books by their covers, “I want something that makes me excited to read when i look at it” says Erin. She also chooses books based on what her friends refer to her. Erin’s favorite type of books are realistic fiction, teen romance, and anything that she can relate to! Erin reads at least once a day, and during the summer, she’s always in the middle of a great book! i feel like reading makes me smarter” Erin states happily, “I feel however the character in the book feels.” Erin says that the best readers are those who can think beyond the story and take the time to understand the situations that are happening. “People read to be informed, entertained, or just because they have to” Erin says. But for her, reading is not merely a convenience, its a lifestyle! **  By: Fiona Shea

__Writer's Profile__ Erin is a writer. She believes that people write in order to share stories and information, but also for enjoyment, or even because they have to. They are inspired by their friends and family, or events that occur in their lives; she has noticed that authors often base books off of the people and events surrounding them. Erin is inspired not only by these things, but also by the books she has read and their authors. In her opinion, in order to capture an audience, an author must have a good beginning- perhaps an exciting event that hooks the reader and makes them want to continue. A good writer will do all of these things while also using good word choice and powerful voice. Erin learned to write in elementary school; she recalls having to write about a picture during class and spelling nearly all of her words wrong. She writes at school all the time, but when she was younger she frequently wrote short chapter books and short stories. She usually writes in first person, but doesn’t often plan what she’s going to say- she just writes. She normally begins writing the middle of her paper first, and then returns to the beginning once she has developed her essay or story further. Erin most often writes at school, but she likes writing at the desk in her room or in her bed when she writes for fun. She would characterize her writing ability as okay; she feels as if she doesn’t use the biggest words, but she puts a lot of thought and personality into her writing. By: Jessica Ziccarello

__Assignments__ Mini Paper #1: [|"Good Night and Good Luck" Mini Paper]