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Appendix C. Questionnaire

Need Assessment
Background Information

1- My Name _____________________________

2- My native Country ________________________

3- I have been in the United States for _____________________________

4- I have a high school diploma ( circle) Yes or No

5- Number of years of college or university study: ( circle) 2 years 4 years

More

6- My job___________________________________________________

7- My major or planned major

__________________________________________

8- My career goal(s)
________________________________________________________

9- Language(s) that I use at

home_________________________________________

10- Language(s) that I read and write most of the

time_____________________________

11- My favorite pastimes and interests

12- The last book I read for pleasure ( in any

language)_________________________________
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13- One interesting thing that Id like my teacher to know about

me_____________________

English Language Skills

For each areas listed below, place an X in the column that best describes your skill level.

5= very good 4= strong 3=average 2= week 1-very week

5 4 3 2 1
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading

Native Language and English Literacy Skills

In this section, you will describe your opinions of your skills and achievements as a reader.
For each statement, place an X in the column that best describes your opinion. Please be
honest.

5= strongly 4= agree 3= not sure or 2= disagree 1= strongly

agree no opinion disagree

5 4 3 2 1
I am a fast reader in my native language(s).
When I read in my native languages (s), I comprehend 90% of what I
read.
When I read texts in English, I read quickly.
When I read in English, I comprehend 90-100% of what I read.

Reading in English

For each statement, place an X in the column that best describes your opinion. Be honest!

5 4 3 2 1
1- I am confident when I read in English
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2- I start reading in English, but I dont usually finish the reading

3- It takes me a longtime to read a page in English

4- I prefer not to read in English when I dont have to

5- It is much easier for me to read in English when I know the

subject

Academic Reading Strategies

Think about your recent experiences reading texts in English. Place an X in the column that
best describes your use of each strategy. If you are unsure about a strategy, ask your
instructor. Dont be concerned if you havent heard of a strategy! This information will
help your instructor choose materials and activities to develop your reading strategies.

O= I often use S= I sometimes use N= I never use this DK= I dont

this strategy this strategy strategy, but I know know about this
what it is strategy

Strategy O S N D
K
1- Before reading, I identify a purpose for reading.
2- Before reading, I plan the steps I will take to understand the text.
3- Before reading, I preview the text.
4- Before reading, I try to predict what the next part of the text is about.
5- As I read, I check my predications by comparing them to what the
text says.
6- As I read, I ask myself questions about the text.
7- As I read, I find answers to the questions Ive asked.
8- As I read, I connect what I already know to new information in the
text.
9- As I read, I occasionally summarize portions Ive asked.
10- As I read, I guess about main ideas based on what the text says.
11- As I read I try to understand how parts of the text are linked.
12- As I read, I notice how the writer has organized information in the
text.
13- As I read, I re-read passages when I want to be sure to understand
them.
14- As I read, I guess meanings when I encounter a new word or phrase.
15- When necessary, I look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary or
glossary.
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16- As I read, I pay attention to words and phrases that signal new ideas.
17- I check my understanding as I move through a text.
18- When I dont understand part of a text, I try to identify my
difficulties.
19- If I misunderstand a passage, I identify my mistakes and correct
them.
20- I question the author and sometimes critique him or her.
21- I question the text and sometimes critique it.
22- After reading, I check to see if I have met my goals for reading.
23- After reading, I think about what I have learned from reading.
24- Other ( please describe):

Reading Experiences, Habits, and Attitudes

This section will tell your instructor about your background as a reader. For each statement,
place an X in the column that best describes your opinion. Be honest!
5 4 3 2 1
Think about your experiences with reading.
1- I am interested in reading Newspaper everyday

2- I visit library and bookstores often.

3- I enjoy reading during my free time.

4- When I was a child, my family members would read to me.

5- I read online sources (websites, blogs, and so on).

Think about people that you know like to read.

6- Members of my family enjoy reading.

7- My friends like to read.

8- I know people who can help me with reading when I need it.

9- I often talk to my friends about the things that I read.

Think about reading: how useful is it?

10- I believe learn a lot from reading.

11- I have favorite subjects that I enjoy reading about.

12- I read to learn new information about topics that interest me.
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13- I enjoy reading about new things.

14- I often use reading to help me in my courses.

Genre Preferences
This section will tell your instructor about the types of text that are familiar to you. For each
statement, place an X in the column that best describes your experience.

O= I read this kind S= I sometimes read N= I never read this DK= I dont
of text often this kind of text kind of text, but I know about this
know what it is kind of text

How often do you read the following kinds of texts (genres) in native O S N DK
language(s)?
College textbooks
Academic articles and essays
Fiction(e.g., novels, short stories)
Non-fiction( e.g., biographies, history, travel, popular science)
Poetry
Newspapers and newsmagazines
Magazines( other than newsmagazines)
Technical and practical texts(e.g., cookbooks, manuals)
Comic books
websites
Blogs
Other ( please specify):

How often do you read the following genres in English? O S N D

K
College textbooks
Academic articles and essays
Fiction( e.g. novels, short stories)
Non-fiction (e.g., biographies, history, travel, popular, science)
Poetry
Newspapers and newsmagazines
Magazines ( other than newsmagazines)
Technical and practical texts (e.g., cookbooks, manuals)
Comic books
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Websites
Blogs
Other ( please specify):

Interests

This section will tell your instructor about familiar topics that show your interests.
1- Write three or more subjects related to your studies or your future career that
you would like to be good at .For example, if you are a business student, you
may be especially interested in marketing or finance. If you are an engineering
student, maybe you are interested in green technologies.
I would like to read more about
______________________________________________

2- What are three topics or subjects that you are interested in doing or reading
during your free time. For instance, do you enjoy popular music, movies, or
sports? Do you play a musical instrument or enjoy an athletic activity such as
surfing or Yoga?

3- Do you have anything more to share with me about your reading habits in
English or your native language?

____________________________________________________________________________
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This need assessment has been adapted from Teaching Reading of English (2011) by Dana R. Ferris and John S. Hedgcock.
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Appendix D: Observation Notes

Confidence, interest. Types of materials..

Awareness of using Effects on other skills and

strategies grades