The Nora Project
- Phase 3 Overview: In this phase, students will learn about how and why we share our stories with others. They will conduct interviews to learn more about their Nora Friends.
- What have you learned about storytelling and documentaries?
- What are you hoping to share with the world about your Nora Friend?
- What kinds of interview questions are you planning on asking? How did you decide on those?
- Is there anything you’re excited/nervous about when it comes to interviews?
- How have you been preparing for interviews in your class?
- Sometimes people get emotional when they answer interview questions. How are you going to be a supportive listener when you ask your questions?
More information can be found on this Google Slides presentation.
Phase 2 Overview: In this phase, students will learn about their Nora Friends so that they can be supportive, respectful hosts. Students will plan visits, host their Nora Friends, and collect photos and videos from these visits to be used in their final documentaries.
- Can you explain what person-first language is? Why should we use it?
- What are you most looking forward to about meeting your Nora Friend?
- What are you most nervous about when you meet your Nora Friend?
- Do you think getting to know your Nora Friend will be easy or hard? Why do you think so?
- What do you hope to learn about your Nora Friend?
- How are you preparing to welcome your Nora Friend to your classroom?
- What do you have in common with your Nora Friend?
- What is your favorite thing to do with your Nora Friend?
- What kind of stories are you excited to tell about your Nora Friend?
- What do you think is most important for people to understand about your Nora Friend?