Neal, is that the only way you knew you were reading? Because the teacher gave you a check mark?
Do you really want to rely on other people telling you "good job"? That would mean everything you read would have to be a prepared test for you to pass. What's in that for you?
What's in reading for you?
Do you take a shower an have someone say, good job? Or wash the dishes? Can you tell for yourself if you've done a good job? How?
Alex