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E-9 Reading Survey (Lewis 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'd like to know what kind of background you have as a reader, what your individual reading style is, what your likes and dislikes are, 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. At the end of this survey I'll also be interested to hear from you about how you liked our summer reading book, PAPER TOWNS.
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- What is your name? (first and last)
If you have a nickname or other name you like to be called in class, mention that too.*
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- Think back to when you were a little kid, eight years old or younger. What was one of your favorite, favorite books or stories? (Ask an adult who was around then if you don't remember!) What was so great about that book or story? Why did you like it? Write at least two sentences here.*
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- If reading wasn’t your number one activity when you were little, what was?
(or if reading was #1, what was your #2?)*
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- How about nowadays? What do you absolutely love to do these days (when you are not reading a book or studying)? Talk about something that is awesome, and explain what is awesome about it. Write at least three sentences here.*
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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 (preferably not a school book) that you'd definitely recommend to your friends? Why would you recommend it?
(Write at least three sentences here.)*
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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 these days (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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- Who is an author or columnist or blogger or other writer whose work you particularly enjoy? What is good about this person's writing? (If you don't want to talk about a writer here you can talk about a filmmaker, an actor, a singer -- any creative person whose work you enjoy). Write at least three sentences so you can share what you really like in this person's work.*
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- What was the best SCHOOL book from, say, the past three years?
In ten words or fewer, explain 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 about the kind of writing you do see around your home.)*
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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 your teacher? Put anything you'd like in this space, but include some kind of thoughtful response. *
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- So, honestly and personally -- what did you think of the summer reading book, PAPER TOWNS? If you liked something about it, explain what stood out to you. If it wasn't your cup of tea, give some specific reasons to explain your response. If you're still finishing or are only partway through, tell me where you are and what you think so far (there will be no bad consequences for honest responses here!). Write a minimum of 100 words on this one for full credit. Thanks!*
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