There are many events that can influence people to do better in life. Mr. Zollman's class, a friend of mine, and a family member were three important people and events that influenced me and made me want to improve my reading and writing skills. I am extremely grateful to have been able to experience these situations with the people I met. All three of these people made great impressions with their patience. Their actions greatly affected my reading and writing skills and made my writing voice more unique. My reading and writing skills have improved significantly due to their exceptional actions