Sample Interest Inventory for Developing Readers

Directions: At the beginning of the school year, students could provide information about their personal interests to assist teachers in selecting appropriate resources and instructional methods. Younger students and E.S.L. learners may share their answers with the teacher during a conference or an interview.
Name: _____________________________ Age: ______ Date: ____________________

 
  1. The members of my family include ____________________________________________
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  2. I have lived _____________________________________________________________
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  3. I have visited ___________________________________________________________
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  4. After school, I like to ______________________________________________________
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  5. My hobby is ____________________________________________________________
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  6. I read books (circle one):   All the time     Often     Sometimes     Occasionally      Never

  7. I choose books to read (check one or more ideas):
___ From the classroom collection.
___ From the school library.
___ From the public library.
___ My teacher chooses them. 		___ The librarian chooses books for me.
___ My parents choose books for me.
___ My friends tell me about good books.
___ Other: ________________________

 
  1. Topics I enjoy reading about and discussing include _______________________________
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  2. My favourite kinds of books are __________________________ because ____________
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  3. My favourite author is _____________________________________________________
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  4. I don't like reading when ___________________________________________________
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  5. I would be a better reader if ________________________________________________
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