5th Grade ELA Unit 8
50-Question Survey to Learn Students’ Interests

Student Interest Surveys

What are your Favorite Reads and Writes?

1. To start off, what’s the most fantastic book you’ve read, and what made it so cool?
2. Next, do stories from real life or make-believe adventures grab your attention more?
3. Also, are you into mysteries that keep you guessing, or do space adventures blast you off your seat?
4. Thinking about your reading habits, how often do you dive into a book when you’re not in school?
5. In addition, who’s the writer that takes you on the best story rides?
6. Furthermore, have you ever created your own story or poem? What was it about?
7. When it comes to writing, do you like to tell tales or share your thoughts in essays?
8. On another note, is learning about grammar—like where commas go—fun for you?
9. Finally in this section, which word types (like action words or describing words) twist your brain a bit?
   

   Getting Chatty and Tech-Savvy

   10. Moving on, can you spot the who and the do in sentences quickly?
   11. Similarly, do you know what a prepositional phrase is? (Hint: It’s like “on the table” or “under the bed.”)
   12. When learning new words, how do you lock them into your brain?
   13. In connection to that, do you have any secret moves to determine what new words mean?
   14. Also, what’s your magic spell for spelling words right?
   15. Switching to speaking, does talking in front of everyone make you feel like a star or a bit shy?
   16. Likewise, do you like to chat in groups or think things through independently?
   17. Speaking of presentations, have you ever stood up and presented something cool? How’d it go?
   18. As for listening, are audiobooks or podcasts part of your listening fun?
   19. On a different note, what’s the subject in school that makes you jump for joy?
   20. And to wrap it up, what do you love to do when the school bell rings for the day?

Dreams, Screens, and Everything In-Between:

1. 21. Fast forward to the future, what’s your dream job?
   22. In addition, is there something you’re super curious to learn more about?
   23. Meanwhile, do you play an instrument or a sport that makes you happy?
   24. When it comes to technology, how do you feel about using computers and tablets for learning?
   25. For instance, what apps or websites help you ace your homework?
   26. Similarly, do you think computers are excellent tools in English class?
   27. On a creative note, are you an artist at heart who loves to draw or make crafts?
   28. Also, what’s something you’re really excellent at doing?
   29. Looking ahead, what’s one big goal you have for this school year?
   30. To sum up this section, what’s the best part about going to school for you?

Your Writing and Listening Adventures

• 36. Do you have a favorite kind of story, writer, or book series that you can’t put down?
  37. When picking a book, do you go by what friends say, how cool the cover looks, or something else?
  38. How do you keep track of all the books you’ve read?
  39. how do you share your thoughts about the story after reading it?
  40. What do you think about writing—is it like painting with words for you? 41. How confident do you feel about writing—like a wizard with a pen or still learning spells?
  42. What kind of writing excites you—stories, reports, or secret codes?
  43. How do you pick what to write about—is it like choosing the perfect ice cream flavor?
  44. When planning to write something, how do you start?
  45. How do you make your writing even better—do you change words or fix sentences?
  46. Once you’ve written something great, how do you share it with the world? 47. How often do you listen to stories, music, or other cool sounds?
  48. What kind of sounds or stories do you like to listen to?
  49. When you’re listening, how do you ensure you don’t miss anything?
  50. How do you react to what you hear—do you dance, draw, or discuss it?

Writing About You

What would it say if you wrote 100 words about you? In other words, it’s like a mini story that shows off your writing superpowers! After all, every word you choose helps paint a picture of who you are as a learner and a storyteller.

To begin with, consider this survey as a powerful tool that allows your teacher to tailor the English class to your unique preferences and interests. More specifically, your responses are like a map, guiding your teacher to all the exciting aspects of your learning journey. In fact, each answer you share becomes a clue that helps your teacher understand how you learn best. As a result, the more your teacher knows, the more engaging and enjoyable English class can be for everyone!

Moreover, this survey is like a secret code for your teacher to learn all about you in the first week of school. Through your answers, your teacher can uncover your strengths, interests, and goals. Consequently, the more they discover, the better they can make a class for you—and that’s super important. In the end, learning becomes more meaningful when your class reflects who you are. Ultimately, let’s make this year the best one yet! By taking a few thoughtful minutes to complete this survey, your responses will help us create a class that’s tailored to your interests and needs, and as a result, your learning experience will become even more enjoyable, effective, and inspiring.