Name: ________________________

Interest Survey

Please circle the number that best describes you, five being most like you and one being the least like you.

1. I will frequently read during my free time. 1 2 3 4 5

2. There are several magazines and newspapers at my home. 1 2 3 4 5

3. I have difficulty finishing a book once I start reading it. 1 2 3 4 5

4. I do not enjoy books reading books when they are assigned in school. 1 2 3 4 5

5. I spend time searching and exploring the Internet. 1 2 3 4 5

6. I have one particular genre (mystery, romance, fantasy, etc) of fiction I enjoy reading. 1 2 3 4 5

7. I feel that reading is very important. 1 2 3 4 5

Answer each question honestly and accurately as it applies to you.

8. What are the last three texts you have read? (This can include newspaper, books, magazine articles, etc.)

9. What is your favorite book? Why?

10. Why do you feel that reading is or is not important?

Elisabeth Thomas, 2000