Informational Reading and Writing Survey

Answer the following questions about yourself as a nonfiction reader. This will give your teacher more information about you, as well as give you a chance to reflect upon your own reading habits.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Which of the following statements best describes you?*
    I dislike reading nonfiction.
    I don't usually enjoy reading nonfiction.
    Sometimes I enjoy reading nonfiction, but sometimes I don't.
    I enjoy reading nonfiction most of the time.
    I love reading nonfiction!


  1. Which of the following statements best describes you?*
    I never read nonfiction for pleasure.
    I don't usually read nonfiction for pleasure.
    I sometimes read nonfiction for pleasure.
    I read nonfiction for pleasure most of the time.
    I read nonfiction for pleasure ALL the time.


  1. How interested are you in reading about SPORTS?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about WEATHER?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about ANIMALS?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about PLANTS?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about MUSIC?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about ART?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ EATING HEALTHY?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about SCIENCE?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about CARS/ TRUCKS/ MOTORCYCLES?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about MEDICINE?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about PROFESSIONS (JOBS)?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about HISTORY/ SOCIAL STUDIES?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about PROFESSIONAL WRITERS/ AUTHORS?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about TRAVELING/ VACATIONING?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about COOKING/ BAKING?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about ARCHITECTURE (DESIGNING BUILDINGS)?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about SPACE?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How interested are you in reading about PREHISTORIC TIMES?

    1 = I'm not interested in this topic at all.
    5 = I would LOVE to read and learn about this topic!*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. What other topics (aside from those already mentioned) would you enjoy reading and learning about?*


  1. What was the name (title) of the last nonfiction / informational text that you read for pleasure? (this might have been a book, magazine, newspaper article, etc.)*


  1. How do you usually read nonfiction texts when you read for pleasure?
    (Check all that apply to you.)*
    I just open up the book to any page and start reading.
    I find pages/selections I'm interested in within the book and just read those pages.
    I skim through the book to find pictures or images that catch my interest, and read about those.
    I read everything in the book from beginning to end.


  1. Is there any other way you read nonfiction texts, aside from those listed in Question 24?*


  1. What is the purpose of reading nonfiction / informational texts?*


  1. How do authors organize nonfiction / informational texts?*


  1. What do authors use in texts to help the reader (you) better understand information? Be specific!*


  1. List all of the times that you read nonfiction / informational texts during a normal day. (Include at school and at home!)*


  1. What strategies and skills have you learned in previous grades to help you read nonfiction / informational texts? Be specific, and tell about anything that you can remember!*





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