Entry Survey

This survey helps me plan your year in my English course. You will also gain 5 extra credit points for your time and honest answers. You must answer all questions to receive any extra credit. This extra credit opportunity will disappear soon!
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  1. Which statement best describes your reading habits?
    I only read assigned work for school.
    I don't do assigned reading.
    I read the newspaper at least once a week.
    I read magazines.
    I read novels for fun.
    I like non-fiction.
    The back of the cereal box is too much text for me.
    I read blogs and/or online message boards.


  1. With what parts of speech do you feel proficient?
    nouns
    verbs
    adjectives
    adverbs
    pronouns
    conjunctions
    interjections
    articles
    gerunds
    prepositions


  1. With which of the following literary terms are you proficient?
    analogy
    alliteration
    allusion
    dramatic monologue
    plot
    metaphor
    simile
    figurative language
    rhetorical question
    mood
    tone
    point of view
    characterization
    symbolism
    theme


  1. With which punctuation marks do you need practice?
    commas
    semi-colons
    colons
    dashes
    apostrophes with possessives
    apostrophes with contractions
    tabs - paragraph indentation
    letter format


  1. Which reading style do you prefer?
    Reading silently in class.
    Reading selections assigned for homework.
    Reading aloud in class together.
    Beginning a story in class & finishing it on your own.
    A combination of all of the above.


  1. Which of the following would you rather do?
    Read
    Write
    Learn new vocabulary
    Give a presentation
    Research


  1. Which do you prefer?
    Working independently
    Working in groups
    Working with partners
    Learning games
    A combination of all of the above


  1. What are your expectations for this year in English class? Do you have a grade goal? A learning objective? A concern? Limit your answer to 300 characters (apx. 5 lines of text.)


  1. Which text format do you prefer?
    Short Stories (Literature Textbook)
    Novels
    Writing/Grammar Textbook
    Classroom Magazines


  1. Which part of the OGT do you feel will be more difficult for you?
    Reading
    Writing


  1. We will try to cover at least one novel per quarter this year. Have you, or will you, purchase or obtain your own copy of novels, or will you rely on the classroom set of texts for novel-based units?
    I have already purchased at least one novel that we will cover this year.
    I haven't purchased novels yet, but probably will as we start each unit.
    I have checked availability of covered novels at the library and will try to check out a copy for my own use.
    I will rely on the novel copies that we have in the classroom.
    I will hope that SparkNotes, or another similar site, will get me through.


  1. Select which answer best describes your computer and Internet access. You may select more than one answer.
    I have access to a computer at home, but not the Internet.
    I have access to both a home computer and a home Internet connection.
    I use the high school library for computer access.
    I use the public library for computer access.
    I have computer and/or Internet access at a friend or relative's house.
    I have no computer access.


  1. In what ways do you use the Internet?
    I don't.
    Only for research or school-related assignments.
    To download music.
    To play interactive, online games.
    To download games.
    To communicate with friends.
    To meet new people.
    Email
    IM
    Social Networking Sites (twitter, myspace, facebook, etc.)