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E-9 Reading Survey - (block 2)
Welcome to ninth grade English! A substantial part of this course has to do with reading, analyzing and appreciating good literature. Since we’ll be spending so much time with words on the page, I want to know what kind of background you bring as a reader, what your individual reading style is, your likes and dislikes, your favorite books ever, and your goals as a reader for this year. The unique background that you bring to this class is important to me in thinking about our year to come, so spend some time tonight filling out this survey.
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- What is your name? (first, last, and what you'd prefer to be called in class) *
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- Think back to when you were a little kid, eight years old or under. What was your favorite, favorite book? (You can list more than one.)*
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- If reading wasn’t your number one activity, what was?
(or if reading was #1, what was your #2?)*
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- Outside of school books, what kind of reading do you like to do nowadays?
(check all that apply)*
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- Taking a guess, how many books do you think you’ve read in the last year?
(Include books for school, but not textbooks)*
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- What is one book you've read in the past two years (not a school book) that you'd definitely recommend to your friends?*
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- Do you own a public library card?*
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- If you have a library card, when was the last time you used it?*
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- How much do you enjoy reading (assuming it's a book of your choice)?*
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- If you were going to pick up a book today to read for the next couple weeks, what kind of book would you like it to be?*
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- List any favorite authors or columnists whose writing you particularly enjoy.*
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- What is the single greatest movie you’ve ever seen?
(and in ten words or less, why?)*
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- What was the best school book from your middle school career?
(and in ten words or less, why?)*
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- Do you tend to be easily distracted by noise and activity when you are reading, or do you get absorbed and forget about the world?*
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- Walk around your home (anywhere but in your own room) and find the titles of at least three books that grab your attention. List them here. (It's OK if this is from memory, but don't just make these titles up. If you don't have books in your home, tell that.)*
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- Tell Mr. Lewis something else you want to share about yourself as a reader or about your experience with literature in the past. Are there any particular hopes you have for this class? Any books you especially look forward to reading this year? Any questions for me? Put anything you'd like in this space, but include some response.*
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- So, honestly and personally -- what did you think of the summer reading book Into the Wild? If you liked something about it, explain what stood out to you. If it wasn't your cup of tea, tell me specifically why to explain your response. If you're still finishing, tell me where you are and what you think so far (no bad consequences). Write a minimum of 100 words on this one.*
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