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PrePALS Reading

Self-guided reading course for students wanting additional support as they prepare to take any course requiring college-level reading.

PrePALS Reading Interest Inventory

We'd like to get to know you!

This brief interest inventory is a good starting point for learning about what you like to do and what you might like to read. If you're working directly with an instructor, they can print a copy of the documents below for you to complete.

PrePALS Reading Interest Inventory

  1. Name:                                                                                              
  2. Date:
  3. What do you do in your spare time?
  4. Do you belong to any clubs or organizations?  If so, what are they and what do you do? 
  5. List your favorite sports and any favorite sports teams.
  6. What is your favorite movie?  TV Show?
  7. What do you consider a strength of yours?  A weakness?
  8. If you could have one wish come true, what would it be?
  9. What is the best book you have ever read?
  10. If you could go on a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  11. Choose one of the following choices and write a paragraph about it:
    1. Write about something that is very special to you.  Be sure to use descriptions and explain why it is so important to you.
    2. Tell about a time you did something you were extremely proud of and be sure to share how it made you feel. 
    3. Write about why you want to pursue a particular career area or career goal.
    4. Write about a favorite memory and use descriptive words in order to describe it to someone else.

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