Reader's+Survey


 * Strategy Name:** Reader's Survey


 * Description/Name of the class in which you would use the strategy:** First Grade


 * Rationale:** It is imperative that we know our students and their interests in order to drive our instruction and motivate them. Completing a reader's survey allows us to get a view of what they would like to read about and learn about, setting the tone for the year.

There are countless ways to survey your students for reading interests. Depending on their grade level, you may need to accommodate the format for their reading and writing levels/abilities. Use the results of the survey to stock your classroom library, organize literature circles, guide your curriculum choices, etc.
 * Procedure/Implementing Suggestions:**


 * Potential Issues:**
 * Be sure your students have the right amount of help needed to read and fill out the form. A parent or older student would be best, a peer may infuence their answers.


 * Diverse Learners:**
 * Be sure to make your survey broad enough to allow your students to truly voice their interests.


 * Resources (online reader's surveys):**
 * Metz, G. November 18, 2007.//Reader's Interest Survey//. Retrieved April 25, 2009, from []
 * Millers, T. 2009. //Reader's Interest Survey.// Retrieved April 25, 2009, from []
 * April 25, 2009. //Reader's Survey Results.// Retrieved April 25, 2009, from []