Lesson Plan

The K20 Chronicle, Lesson 2: How To Conduct An Interview

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Young journalists learn how to prepare for an interview, conduct an interview, and craft good interview questions with follow-up questions. After they watch and analyze several interviews, class members select a senior to interview, prepare questions, and arrange to record the interview. Partners then review the videos and provide feedback.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the PowerPoint to guide the lesson
  • Post a list of the seniors to be interviewed to prevent overlap
Classroom Considerations
  • The second lesson in the four-part unit
  • Requires projection equipment for the slide show, internet access, and video interviews, and GoPros or other video recording equipment
Pros
  • Interviewing a senior provides a real-world connection
  • Teacher notes offer additional support for instructors
Cons
  • None