Writing Profile

Answer all of the following questions. When complete, click on "submit".
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being low, rate your INTEREST in writing. In other words, how well do you LIKE to write?*
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


  1. Identify something that you have written in the past, -- some piece of which you are proud. Explain when you wrote it and for whom it was written.*


  1. Who is the most impressive writer you have ever read? Explain why you are impressed by him/her.*


  1. When you have a writing task to accomplish, what time of day works best for you ? Explain why that time of day is best.*


  1. Yes or No: Good writers are born, not made.*
    Yes
    No


  1. Check any of the following that help you to write well:*
    I read what I've written aloud to myself.
    I read what I've written aloud to a friend or family member.
    I wait for "inspiration."
    I ask my instructor to clarify what s/he expects.
    I doodle while I'm thinking of what to write.
    I listen to music.
    I find food or drink; it helps me to focus.
    I find a quiet place to write.
    I read something to help me get started.


  1. Which of your current classes is likely to require the most writing from you, other than English? What writing will you have to do in that class?*


  1. Do you like to have your work graded? Why or why not?*


  1. List the title of a book you have read recently.*


  1. Writing is (check all that apply):*
    Boring
    Difficult
    Pointless
    Important
    Challenging
    Fun
    Interesting
    Annoying
    Exhilarating


  1. Do you keep a journal? If Yes, how often do you write in it?*


  1. Check the ONE statement that most closely matches your belief.*
    Writing is important to my future.
    Writing is overrated.
    Writing is something that everyone needs to do well.
    Writing is just one tool for future success.


  1. Mark those with which you agree. You may mark more than one item.*
    I like it when a teacher challenges my ideas.
    Teacher suggestions often help me improve my writing.
    A teacher's corrections (or marks, or ideas) intimidate me.
    I enjoy writing for myself, but I prefer to keep most of that writing to myself.
    I consider myself to be a creative thinker.
    I would love to publish my writing some day.
    I hope I am known one day as a competent writer.


  1. List three things you would improve about your writing skills.*





Mrs. Morrell
NBCT
Wagner Community School