Gauntlet and/or Conversation Questions
What challenges have you faced in life?
Teach a lesson to the student.
The crew is recording live at the scene of the worst storm of the century.
Mr. Anthony Fauci, members of the press want to hear your thoughts on COVID-19.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
In every team there is a leader and there are followers. What is the role of a good leader? What do good followers do?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Story time- Ring around the story. I will start. Please continue the story when I call your name/number.
Everyone has a weakness, or an opportunity for improvement. What is yours?
In three words or less, describe yourself.
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You have now entered Shark Tank. Please show us a new way that you can market toilet paper.
Elevator pitch- I am the CEO of Amazon (or other large company). Why should I hire you?
What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?
If you could eat lunch with one famous person (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
What was the best piece of advice that you have ever received?
How do you think technology will advance in the next ten years?
What did you choose as your food and why? --- This is for the Breakfast of Champions
What will the world look like in 25 years?
What are the characteristics you want to see in a leader?
What is a hobby that you have always wanted to try?
If you had to teach a class for a day, what would you teach and why?
Tell me about a goal you have set for yourself.
What is your definition of a true friend?
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever given someone?
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I had a meeting about t-shirts this morning. I’m sorry if I’m a little distracted. We have been with a t-shirt company for years. However, this new company has given us a quote for $10,000 cheaper. What are your thoughts? ---Show empathy. Ask why he's distracted and if you can help.
Charles Darwin says the survival of a species is the one that will adapt to whatever situation arises. How does that apply to us?
What business would you like to own right now, with the economy as it is?
Where should the stimulus packages go to best help our economy?
What is the college admissions scandal? What should the punishment look like?
Who should Joe Biden’s Vice President be? Why?
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Why is cultural representation important for all children in books, movies, and tv shows?
How are you and the main character of your favorite book similar? Different?
Why is diversity in creation important?
What marketing strategies would you use to sell (insert book here) and get kids your age to read more?
What book influenced you? Why?
Should distance learning continue? Is it affecting everyone equally? How can we make sure all students have access?