Are you too distracted to read?
Get your students talking about reading and attention spans as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners.
Preview
1. Do you read for pleasure?
- Yes, often.
- Yes, sometimes.
- Yes, but rarely.
- No, never.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- distracted
- attention span
- get into
- escape
- fiction
Agree or Disagree?
2. I am easily distracted when I try to read.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I prefer reading a short article or piece than a full book.
- I agree. I have a short attention span for reading.
- I disagree. A book is the perfect escape.
4. I would rather read the book than watch the movie.
- I agree. I usually prefer the book.
- I disagree. I usually prefer the movie.
Elaborate
5. What is your favorite thing to read?
- long fiction
- short fiction
- poetry
- long nonfiction
- articles
- other
6. How long is your attention span for reading?
- under two minutes
- about five minutes
- about 30 minutes
- about an hour
- I could read all day.
7. Which of the following is your biggest distraction when you are trying to read?
- children
- TV
- mobile phone apps
- the internet
- friends
- food
- other