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You, School, Writing, Literature
This is a simple information form as well as a survey of your past school encounters with English and literature,
reading and writing. Unless you (a) fail to complete this survey, (b) fail to take it seriously, or (c) submit responses
that are too vague to be useful, you will receive 10 points of extra credit for your responses.
Submission of this form by tomorrow with legible, meaningful answers will earn you the extra credit points, the
equivalent of a perfect quiz score.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Period: ___________
Email Address That You Check Regularly: ____________________________________________________________
First and Last Names of the People You Live With (Parents, Legal Guardians, etc):
Contact Numbers For People Listed Above: __________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Addresses For People Listed Above: ___________________________________________________________
1.
Who was your English teacher last year at DHS? Your freshman year at DHS?
2.
What was the novel, the short story, the poem, or the essay you read for either your freshman or
sophomore English class that sticks with you most to this day? Why was it so memorable for you?
3.
What are the titles of all of the books you read this summer (and the names of their authors)?
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4.
Which of the following comes closest to explaining your attitude toward the books you have been
assigned in your previous high school English classes?
a. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that challenged me in some way.
b. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that I was able to relate to.
c. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that I could interpret in any way that I
wanted.
d. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that were easiest to read.
e. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that allowed me to see the world
from a different point of view.
f. The readings that were most enjoyable were the ones that contained something practical
that I can use in my everyday life.
g. I have not found many readings to be enjoyable whatsoever.
h. I have tried to read as little as possible while still maintaining the grade I want.
i. I pretty much don’t care what I read; if the teacher assigns it, I do it because I want a good
grade.
j. If a book interests me I read it; if it doesn’t, I don’t.
5.
When asked to read in class, which do you prefer?
a. reading out loud to the class
b. reading along while someone else reads aloud
c. reading along while my teacher reads aloud
d. reading silently to myself
e. listening while someone else reads aloud
f. listening while someone else reads aloud
g. some other method not listed: _____________________________________________
6.
If you miss class, which one of your class peers would you contact in order to find out that night’s
homework? (List any and all of the peers you would most likely seek out in this situation.)
7.
Name a famous American writer. For what piece of writing is this writer most known?
8.
Is the following sentence grammatically correct or not? If not, what is wrong with it?
The popular president John F. Kennedy was known for his inspirational speeches.
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9.
Use the word “loose” in a sentence.
10. Is the following sentence grammatically correct or not? If not, what is wrong with it?
Though his was the type of personality that, for reasons both good and bad, one had a difficult time
ignoring.
11. If asked to assess your writing skills, what would you put forth as your (a) biggest strength and (b) biggest
weakness?
12. Is the following sentence grammatically correct or not? If not, what is wrong with it?
Students at this school typically enjoy eating lunch, walking the halls, and to stay home on a snow day.
13. Why, do you suppose, are you required to take a course in American literature?
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14. Rank your three favorite school subjects.
15. What is an adverb? Give an example of an adverb and use it in a sentence.
16. List one thing you find to be valuable that you learned from a previous high school English teacher.
17. Are you a member of a sports team or club? If “yes,” which team(s) or club(s)?
18. Are you currently holding a job? If “yes,” list where you work, and how many hours per week you work.
19. In your place of residence, do you have access to the internet?
20. Is there something about your situation as a student that I, as your teacher, should know? If so, please
explain.
21. In the space below, please list your free periods in this year’s DHS schedule.