Name: ______Reading Habits Survey
Circle the choice that best describes you.
- How important do you consider reading to be in your life?
not important somewhat important important extremely important
- How would you rate yourself as a reader?
below average average above average
- Do you consider yourself ______?
a better reader than writer a better writer than reader equally good in both reading and writing
- Do you expect reading to make sense to you?
almost never occasionally almost always
- Do you read on your own (not for a school assignment or work task)?
never rarely occasionally frequently
- Please check all the following genres that you enjoy or might enjoy reading.
____ adventure ____ family relationships ____ mystery
____ autobiography ____ fantasy & science fiction ____ non-fiction
____ coming-of-age ____ gothic fiction ____ romance
____ espionage & military ____ historical fiction ____ social commentary
Answer the following questions in one or two complete sentences.
7. What was your favorite book as a child? What specific aspects of the book made reading it a learning experience for you?
8. Describe your ideal reading environment (time of day, location, etc.).
9. What about reading is difficult for you? Is there anything that slows down your comprehension?
10. How would you like to improve as a reader?