Reading Motivation Survey

The purpose of this survey is to investigate the reading motivation practices of teachers at Culbreth Middle School. This survey will be used for a thesis project by Ashley Risinger. The information from this survey will be anonymous. Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability and knowledge. By completing this survey you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to the Informed Consent to Participate form that was attached to the email with this survey.


  1. What content do you teach?


  1. I attempt to motivate my students to read independently outside the classroom:
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. I feel confident in my skills to motivate my students to read independently.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I believe motivating my students to read independently is important for my content.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I require that my students set personal reading goals for themselves.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I conference or discuss with my students the texts they are reading independently.
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. My students are given time in class to discuss with their peers the texts they are reading independently:
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. During your class, how often do you provide time for students to read texts independently?
    Almost every day
    2-3 times a week
    at least once a week
    Never


  1. How often do your students get to choose the texts they read for your content?
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. I require my students to read texts at home (these texts may be assigned readings or independent reading material they choose):
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. The texts I require my students to read at home are: (You may select more than one option)
    Texts that they choose to read
    The students choose from a list of texts I have selected
    Texts that I assign them to read
    My students are not required to read at home


  1. Do you use a method of accountability to assess whether or not your students are reading independently outside of your classroom?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to the previous question, what accountability measures or methods do you use?


  1. I take time during my class to teach specific reading strategies for my students to use as they are reading:
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. I take time during my class to work with students on practicing the reading strategies I taught them:
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. I incorporate teacher read alouds in my lessons where I read parts of or full texts to students during class time:
    Almost every day
    Frequently
    Occasionally
    Never


  1. I have a full classroom library with various genres/subject areas where students can borrow or check out books.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Do your students ever use technology devices to read independently?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to the previous question, what technology is used and how often?


  1. Are there any other strategies you use to motivate your students to read independently?