English 2R: Reading Survey

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First Name *

How would you describe your overall attitude about reading? *

I hate reading. I only do it when I have to.

I don't mind reading, but I don't like what they assign me in school.

I like reading articles and smaller pieces on my phone.

I like reading, but it is hard for me to remember what I read.

I love reading. I read outside of school for fun.

Since you got to high school, how often do you read the books assigned in English class? *

I have never read a book in high school.

I skim what I can and catch up with the rest with spark notes, shmoop, and conversation with classmates.

I read when I can, but I sometimes have too much other work.

I read the books that I like, but I use online summaries for the boring ones.

I read most of the time.

I read nearly all the time, missing only a chapter here and there.

When you don't read, what is the most common reason for it. *

I don't have time.

The books are boring.

It is too hard for me.

I just don't care about the material.

I feel overwhelmed.

I wait until the last minute and run out of time.

When you read, when and where do you do it? *

In my bed, right before I go to sleep.

On the bus.

I read parts of the assignments anywhere and anytime I can. All over the place.

In the commons, caf, or library before I have class.

At my desk, sitting up.

Some other quiet place.

When you read, what do you do while you read?

Listen to music.

Check my phone regularly.

Take notes as I read.

Take notes after I read.

Listen to the audio of the book as I read.

Nothing. I am fully focused on the text.

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What is your attitude towards reading quizzes?

I hate them. They punish me for not reading.

I hate them. I read and I still don't know the answers.

I'd rather not take them, but when I read, they're not that hard.

They are tedious, but they're a good way to boost my average.

When I read, I like them. When I didn't, I hate them.

I like them. They reward me for reading.

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Of all the ways to assess reading comprehension you experienced in Matts's class, which did you prefer?

Regular reading quizzes.

Blogs.

Open notes reading quizzes.

Study guides.

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How could English teachers help you perform better on reading quizzes?(check all that apply)

Read aloud more often.

Assign different books.

Give us more time to read.

Provide us with study guides.

I'd probably do better if I read more often or more carefully.

Studies have shown that fewer students and adults read than in years' past. Why do you think this is? (check all that apply)

Stress

Books aren't interesting.

Technology (phones, ipads, etc.) distracts people from real reading.

Technology has replaces traditional reading and is more interesting.

Laziness.

People don't read unless they feel a personal connection with the material.

There's too many other things to do in the modern world.

Have you enjoyed any books you have been assigned in high school?

I don't know. I didn't read them.

One or two, but not many.

Yes, several have been quite good.

I loved the books I've been assigned.

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What is the best book you've been assigned in high school and why?

What advice would you give English teachers who want you to read more and enjoy it?

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