Activities Summary

In this activity, students will:

• Conduct an interview with either one of their parents/guardian or a mentor who is a parent
• Create a written version of the interview similar to those found in magazines

Prior Knowledge

• Essential Skills
• Interview techniques
• Interview writing techniques

Teaching Planning Notes

• Review assignment including prior knowledge required and evaluation criteria
• Book access to computer lab if keyed interview is required
• Provide and review the Interview Tips with students
• Encourage students to bring in magazines with interviews (samples)
• Provide an exemplar

Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement

Activities

• Interview Assignment Sheet
• Interview Tips
• Interview Rubric
• Reflective Journal Assignment and Evaluation Sheet