What's on your e-reader?
Get your students talking about e-books as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in Ellii's Discussion Starters section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested.
Preview
1. Do you often read e-books?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- traditional
- display
- pass on
- convenient
- distracted
Agree or Disagree?
2. I read more e-books than traditional paper-based books.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I like displaying real books around my home.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. I like passing books on to friends and family.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. In your opinion, which is the best reason to read e-books rather than paper-based books?
- They are easier on the eyes.
- They are cheaper.
- They are more environmentally friendly.
- They are more convenient to carry around.
- They allow me to look up vocabulary.
6. In your opinion, which is the best reason to continue buying traditional paper-based books?
- They make me want to read more.
- They give me a break from screens.
- I can pass them on more easily.
- They look nice in my home.
- There are more titles available.
- They are nice gifts.
7. How do you feel about audiobooks?
- I find it difficult to follow audiobooks.
- I get distracted when I listen to audiobooks.
- I like listening to books in the car.
- I like listening to books when I exercise.
- I prefer audiobooks to e-books and paper-based books.
- I have never tried listening to an audiobook.