Peter Horton - Educator

What are your Favorite Reads and Writes?

1. What’s the most fantastic book you’ve read, and what made it so cool?
2. Do stories from real life or make-believe adventures grab your attention more?
3. Are you into mysteries that keep you guessing, or do space adventures blast you off your seat?
4. Think about how often you dive into a book when you’re not in school.
5. Who’s the writer that takes you on the best story rides?

6. Have you ever created your own story or poem? What was it about?
7. When writing, do you like to tell tales or share your thoughts in essays?
8. Is learning about grammar—like where commas go—fun for you?
9. Which word types (like action words or describing words) twist your brain a bit?
Getting Chatty and Tech-Savvy
10. Can you spot the who and the do in sentences quickly?
11. Do you know what a prepositional phrase is? (Hint: It’s like “on the table” or “under the bed.”)
12. How do you lock new words into your brain?
13. Do you have any secret moves to determine what new words mean?
14. What’s your magic spell for spelling words right?
15. Does talking in front of everyone make you feel like a star or a bit shy?
16. Do you like to chat in groups or think things through independently?
17. Ever stood up and presented something cool? How’d it go?
18. Are audiobooks or podcasts part of your listening fun?
19. What’s the subject in school that makes you jump for joy?
20. What do you love to do when the school bell rings for the day?

Dreams, Screens, and Everything In-Between:
21. Fast forward to the future: What’s your dream job?

22. Is there something you’re super curious to learn more about?
23. Do you play an instrument or a sport that makes you happy?
24. How do you feel about using computers and tablets for learning?
25. What apps or websites help you ace your homework?
26. Do you think computers are excellent in English class?
27. Are you an artist at heart who loves to draw or make crafts?
28. What’s something you’re really excellent at doing?
29. What’s one big goal you have for this school year?
30. What’s the best part about going to school for you?

Study Habits and Classroom Wishes:

31. How do you prepare for tests and quizzes?
32. What would you do if you could make English class the best ever?
33. What’s one thing about English, language, or writing that makes you wonder?
34. How do you feel about English class—is it like a fun game or a tricky puzzle?
35. On a scale from “kinda unsure” to “super confident,” how do you feel about your English skills?

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?
It’s like a mini story that shows off your writing superpowers!

Consider this survey as a powerful tool that allows your teacher to tailor the English class to your unique preferences and interests. Your responses are like a map, guiding your teacher to all the exciting aspects of your learning journey. The more your teacher knows, the more engaging and enjoyable English class can be for everyone!

This survey is like a secret code for your teacher to learn all about you in the first week of school. The more they discover, the better they can make a class for you, and that’s super important. Let’s make this year the best one yet! Your responses will help us create a class that’s tailored to your interests and needs, making your learning experience more enjoyable and effective.