Free ELA Resource

Get to Know Your Students as Readers

A Free Reading and Autobiography Activity for Middle and High School

Before you encourage students to set goals or choose a book, help students reflect on their reading journeys. This simple activity gives you powerful insight into who your students are as readers -- and where they're headed

Reading Autobiography Lesson

This free activity helps you:

  • Learn about your students' reading histories, habits, and influences
  • Build community by honoring every student's reading story
  • Gather meaningful information to guide your instruction
  • Lay the foundation for independent reading goals and Reading TRIIPS

What's Included

Pen and Notebook

Student Activity Page

Thought provoking prompts for students to reflect on their reading experiences,

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Teacher Tips

Ideas for using the activity and connecting it to your classroom community.

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Printable & Digital

Easy-to-use format: Print it, project it, or share it digitally.

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Part of the Reading TRIIPS Framework

This activity is one of the first steps in the Reading TRIIPS process -- helping students reflect on their reading journey and plan for the future.

Learn more about Reading TRIIPS