Academic Literacy: Baseline Survey

From what you can remember, learning how to read was: *

very easy for me
easy for me
hard for me
very hard for me

What do you usually do when you read? * Check ALL the boxes that describe what you do.

I read silently
I read aloud to myself in a quiet voice
I try to pronounce all the words correctly
I try to read with expression
I try to get the reading over with as fast as i can
I try to read smoothly

What do you usually do when you read? * Check ALL the boxes that describe what you do.

I try to figure out the meaning o words I don't know
I look up words I don't know in the dictionary (if one is available)
I get distracted a lot while I'm reading
I have trouble remembering what I read
I try to understand what I read
I try to concentrate on the reading

What do you usually do when you read? * Check ALL the boxes that describe what you do.

I look over what I'm going to read first to get an idea of what it is about
I picture what is happening in the reading
I ask myself questions about what I'm reading
I put what I'm reading into my own words
I read a section again if I didn't understand it at first
I think about things I know that connect to the reading

Who reads a lot in your home? * (other than you, if you are a reader)

The people who read a lot in your home--what do they read? * If no one reads, please indicate that in the text box.

Why do you think people read? * Specifically address reasons why people read.

What do you think someone has to do to be a good reader? * Check only 2 of the most important ones.

What do you think someone has to do to be a good reader? * Check only the 2 most important ones.

What do you think someone has to do to be a good reader? * Check only the 3 most important ones.

understand what they read
concentrate on the reading
know when they are having trouble understanding
use strategies to improve their understanding
Other:

Do you think you are a good reader? *

yes
no
it depends
Other:

Explain why you chose your answer to the question above this one. *

Do you think you will read when you graduate from high school? *

yes
no

Explain why you selected your answer to the question above. *

If so, what kinds of things do you think you'll read? * Answer this question only if you answered "yes" to the question above.

Do you read in a language (or languages) other than English? *

yes
no

If you read in an other language (or languages), please list the language(s). * Answer this question only if you answered "yes" to the question above.

In which language do you read best? * Answer this question only if you indicated that you read in a language other than English.

What kinds of online reading do you enjoy? *

How often do you read something that is NOT a school assignment? * Your selection should include hard copy and digital reading.

In the past 12 months, how many books have you read? *

Who are your favorite authors? * List as many as you'd like. If you do not have any favorite authors, please indicate that as well.

Do you ever talk with a friend about something you have read? *

frequently
sometimes
never

Do you ever talk with a family member about something you have read? *

frequently
sometimes
never

Do you borrow from or trade books with friends or family members?

frequently
often
never

Think of your favorite book, story, or poem from your childhood. What made this piece your favorite? * Go back to the earliest place you can remember. If you have no early childhood memory, go to the earliest you can remember.

What is a favorite or memorable book, story, or poem you read recently? What made it memorable for you? *

Please list all the reading strategies that you know. * Consider the strategies you brainstormed / used during our library sessions.

Of all the strategies you listed in the question above, which ones do you use the most? Why? *