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Read Aloud Novel Survey
Please be sure to answer these questions about a novel that is read aloud to students orally.
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Book title:
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Your answer
In what state (or country, if applicable) do you live?
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Your answer
Age range of book:
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PreK-Kindergarten
Kindergarten-1st grade
1st-2nd grade
2nd-3rd grade
3rd-4th grade
4th-5th grade
5th-6th grade
6th grade +
Other:
Author of book:
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Your answer
Estimated time it takes to read aloud:
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Your answer
Suggested audience of the book:
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Girls
Boys
Either
Either but girls seem to prefer
Either but boys seem to prefer
Other:
Type of book:
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Fiction
Nonfiction
Genre of book:
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Your answer
The main character of the book is:
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Human
Animal
Other:
Estimated age of the main character (if applicable):
Your answer
What is the setting of this book?
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Ancient Historical
Late Historical
Near Historical
Present
Near Future
Far Future
Other:
Is this book part of a series?
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Yes
No
Not sure
This book lends itself to rich student discussion/conversation.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book is rich in vocabulary.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book's author has a strong voice.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book's plot is well thought-out.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book portrays adventure.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book is suspenseful.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book teaches a strong lesson/moral.
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Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Very much
This book engages students.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
The writing of the book is high quality overall.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book requires a deep level of student thought to comprehend.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
This book has a fast pace that is suitable for students of this age.
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Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
There is strong character development throughout the course of this story.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book requires a certain level of maturity from students due to content.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book has well-written characters.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book is full of student-level humor.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book fosters student imagination.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book has relatable characters for students.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book has a compelling main character.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
The characters in this book are diverse.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
This book is primarily told through dialogue.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Very much
Clear selection
Describe the social status of the main character in this book.
Your answer
How do you provide the reading of this book to students?
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Read it aloud to them
Play the audio book
I read some aloud, students read some independently
I read it aloud while students follow along in individual books
Other:
Please rate this read aloud book overall.
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Satisfactory
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Exceptional
Please explain your reasons for the way in which you rated your read aloud.
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Your answer
Is there any background knowledge needed to better understand this book?
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Yes
No
Other:
If so, please describe the background knowledge needed to understand this book.
Your answer
Can you supply another title of a book (from another series) that is similar in nature to your choice book (example: Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys; Maze Runner and Hunger Games)? Why do you think so?
Your answer
List one reading strategy that would be easily tied into reading this book aloud:
Your answer
What specific interests (sports, music, art, science) might this book speak to in students?
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Your answer
Has the book won any awards?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Other:
Is there anything controversial in this book, or something that parents might object to? If so, please describe.
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Your answer
Could students of this age read this book independently? If not, why not?
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Your answer
Are there resources available that you use to supplement/extend the reading of this book (Teachers Pay Teachers, Pinterest, etc.)? If so, please explain.
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Your answer
Has the author of this book written any other well-known books? If so, please supply at least one title.
Your answer
List another content area (science, art, math, etc.) that can easily be drawn into the reading of this book.
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Your answer
Please explain the reason that you chose to take this survey about this specific book as a read aloud.
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Your answer
How long (number of years) have you been reading this book aloud?
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0-1 year(s)
2-4 years
5-10 years
11+ years
Other:
How did you first hear about this book?
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Co-worker
Online
I was read this book aloud when I was in school
Family member read this book to me
I watched the movie
Other:
Name one other book you enjoy reading aloud to students of the same age.
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Your answer
Please indicate the grade level(s) you teach (or with whom you most regularly instruct).
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Your answer
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