Interviewing and Listening

For your interview, you will work in groups of two or three.

• Write down observations of about your partner and write at least seven open-ended questions (not YES or NO questions).
  
• Ask the questions to your partner.
  
• While asking the open-ended questions, listen and think about two follow-up questions and two challenge questions.
• Ask your follow-up questions and the challenge questions.
• Write an article about your partner based only on your observations and what was said during the interview.
• Take pictures or video that will enhance your interview.
• Consider the aspects of journalism in your interview. Does your partner have a story that involves conflict, action, novelty, prominence, impact?
  

Objectives: (Language) The students will be able to discover new information by asking their partner's initial questions, demonstrating active listening and asking follow-up/challenge questions.

(Content) The students will be able to write questions, actively listen and write a story based on an interview. Students will be able to extend their interview by using pictures and video.

Standards: Writing S1C4: Editing Identify punctuation, spelling, and grammar and usage errors in the draft.
Journalism 34.7a Conduct an interview, 34.9a Demonstrate improvisational skills, 21.4 Practice techniques to involve each member of the team, 21.5 Demonstrate teamwork

What you should have completed:

A three-paragraph article about your partner, including quotes. Your article should have a beginning, middle and end. Check for correct grammar and spelling. Include pictures or video after you finish your written article.