Inventory of Experiences

Special Interests

1. Which outdoor sports do you like? 2. Which indoor games do you like? 3. What types of collections or hobbies do you have? 4. Have you had classes or lessons in music, dancing, or art? Describe. 5. Do you belong to any clubs or groups like 4-H or Scouts? Describe. 6. Do you have any pets? 7. What are your favorite TV programs? Movies? 8. What is your favorite subject at school? 9. What do you do with your free time?

10. Who are some of your best friends, and what do you enjoy doing with them?

Your Family

1. What are the names and ages of your brothers and sisters? 2. What are some things you do together? 3. Do you ever go places or play games with your entire family? 4. What trips have you taken? 5. Do you receive an allowance or spending money from your parents? 6. Do you have some regular duties or chores to do at home?

You and Books

1. What books and magazines do you have at home? 2. Do you have a library card? 3. What kinds of books or stories do you like? 4. Do you like to have someone read to you? 5. Do you like to read to others?

From Jerry L. Johns and Susan Davis Lenski, Improving Reading: Strategies and Resources (3rd ed.). Copyright @ 2001 Kendall/ Hunt Publishing Company (1-800-247-3458, ext. 5). May be reproduced for noncommercial educational purposes.