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LEARNING INTENTIONS
LEARNING INTENTIONS
To identify the features of an effective interview.
To identify the features of an effective interview.
To prepare for the interview element of the assessment task.
To prepare for the interview element of the assessment task.
Good interviews - some tips
Good interviews - some tips
Everyone has their own interviewing style and point of view, but these are some helpful rules of thumb to remember when determining what questions to ask:
Everyone has their own interviewing style and point of view, but these are some helpful rules of thumb to remember when determining what questions to ask:
Begin Generally. Interviewers often start with fairly general, open-ended questions. These initial questions may ask about the interviewee’s childhood or upbringing, for example. Beginning with these broad interview questions can often lead to more complex and nuanced answers once you begin talking in more depth.
Remain flexible. As the conversation develops, remember to stay flexible. It’s okay to go off script! As you listen, stay attuned to your subject’s emotions and interests, and pursue lines of questioning that occur to you in the moment. If your subject does not feel comfortable with the subject matter or is unable to answer a question, move on to your next question and circle back later. The goal is not to check off a list of premeditated questions, but to create the right conditions to get a fantastic answer and keep your subject engaged.
Avoid yes-or-no questions. Make sure to avoid asking questions that can be answered with a yes or no response. You want your interview subject to be able to speak at length on a subject. For example, instead of asking “did you grow up in New York?” you could ask, “what was it like growing up in New York?”
Let go of preconceptions. If a line of questioning is going nowhere, let go of your agenda. Throw out any preconceptions of how you thought the conversation should go, and take a step back. Listen for what your subject truly wants to talk about, and then improvise.
Have the subject repeat your question. Having the interviewee repeat your question in their answer. This will help provide context for their response and will make your storytelling clearer. For instance, if your question is “when was the first time you went to a film festival” have your subject begin their answer by saying “The first time I went to a film festival…”
TASK
TASK
Find a partner. You are going to interview each other to find out some information about their lives so far.
Find a partner. You are going to interview each other to find out some information about their lives so far.
Sample questions: Feel free to ask anything else you think you might need- these are just suggestions:
Sample questions: Feel free to ask anything else you think you might need- these are just suggestions:
Where and when were you born?
Do you have siblings?
What is your earliest childhood memory?
What was primary school like for you?
What is your proudest achievement so far?
What has been the biggest challenge you have had to face so far?
What are your life goals?
The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do
The Happiest Refugee by Anh Do
Anh Do is a comedian, artist and also one of the highest selling Australian authors of all time, with total book sales approaching 3 million. His memoir, The Happiest Refugee tells his incredible, uplifting and inspiring life story. filled with tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination. This is a big life with big dreams.
TASK
TASK
Read the beginning of The Happiest Refugee and then watch an interview with the author, Anh Do.
Read the beginning of The Happiest Refugee and then watch an interview with the author, Anh Do.
Pictures Of You - Anh Do
Pictures Of You - Anh Do
TASK
TASK
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. USE FULL SENTENCES IN YOUR ANSWER
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. USE FULL SENTENCES IN YOUR ANSWER
Why does the interviewer use photographs in this interview?
Why does the interviewer use photographs in this interview?
What are the three most memorable anecdotes told by Anh Do in this interview about his life?
What are the three most memorable anecdotes told by Anh Do in this interview about his life?
***An anecdote is a short personal account of an incident or event.
***An anecdote is a short personal account of an incident or event.
Why do you think these anecdotes were memorable for you? What techniques does Anh Do use to express his story in a way that engages the audience?
Why do you think these anecdotes were memorable for you? What techniques does Anh Do use to express his story in a way that engages the audience?
What do you think motivated Anh Do to write his life story in a book?
What do you think motivated Anh Do to write his life story in a book?
Many memoirs explore common factors of self, including our need for connectedness, overcoming adversity and interpersonal relationships. Which factors of self can you identify in Anh Do's life story?
Many memoirs explore common factors of self, including our need for connectedness, overcoming adversity and interpersonal relationships. Which factors of self can you identify in Anh Do's life story?
How can you apply ideas from this interview to your assessment task?
How can you apply ideas from this interview to your assessment task?
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison by Michel Martin
Teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison by Michel Martin
Teaching_Shakespeare_in_a_Maximum_Security_Prison-teacher-14.pdfSummarize the central ideas of the interview.
PART A: Reread paragraph 2. What is the host's likely purpose for beginning the interview segment in this way?
A. By using rhetorical questions, the host is highlighting the ubiquity of Shakespeare.
B. By asking listeners to recall their associations with Shakespeare, the host is making the interview seem more relevant to the audience.
C. By bringing to mind more common associations with Shakespeare, the host is emphasizing the remarkableness of Bates' story.
D. By asking Bates about her own memories of Shakespeare, the host is attempting to learn more about the origins of her interest in Shakespeare.
PART B: Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "a deep connection with the playwright's words"
B. "Maybe you think about struggling to get through sophomore English"
C. "well-trained actors performing in beautifully appointed theaters"
D. "what probably does not come to mind are convicted murderers"
Which statement best explains why Bates decided to teach maximum-security prisoners?
A. She had never taught in a prison before and wanted to leave her comfort zone.
B. She wanted to continue teaching her student, Don, who was sent to a super max unit.
C. She felt obligated to take on the challenge despite her reservations about teaching in a super max unit.
D. She hypothesized that maximum-security prisoners had the greatest need for educational programs.
Which statement best describes what Bates' work with the inmates helped reveal
about the play Romeo and Juliet?
A. It is often considered to be about romance, but can also be examined as a story about the impact of violent environments on youth.
B. It is often read as a play about teenage melodrama, but the focus should be shifted to the older generations in conflict.
C. It is often considered to be a play about teenage violence, but can also be read for its themes related to suicide.
D. It is often analyzed in an Elizabethan context, but should be analyzed for its modern application as well.
How did Shakespeare save the life of an inmate, literally and figuratively?
What do Martin's questions reveal about her point of view toward Bates' work?
The people who need education the most often have the least access to it. Why do you think that is? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
How can new perspectives provide new insights into a subject? Is this an ideal process of education? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
Humans of New York is the brain child of Brandon Stanton.
Humans of New York is the brain child of Brandon Stanton.
“Humans of New York began as a photography project in 2010. The initial goal was to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers on the street, and create an exhaustive catalogue of the city’s inhabitants. “Somewhere along the way, I began to interview my subjects in addition to photographing them. And alongside their portraits, I'd include quotes and short stories from their lives.”
Taken together, these portraits and captions became the subject of a vibrant blog. HONY now has over twenty million followers on social media, and provides a worldwide audience with daily glimpses into the lives of strangers on the streets of New York City.
The Humans of New York website and the similar website Humans of Newtown focus on sharing the stories of everyday individuals.
The Humans of New York website and the similar website Humans of Newtown focus on sharing the stories of everyday individuals.
Explore both these websites and read the interviews conducted.
Explore both these websites and read the interviews conducted.
TASK - HUMANS OF BRADFIELD
TASK - HUMANS OF BRADFIELD
You will conduct a Humans of New York style interview in our school.
You will conduct a Humans of New York style interview in our school.
You need to select an individual (student, teacher. other staff) and interview them based on their experience. You also need to take a photograph of them.
You will share your interview and photograph on a collaborative Google Doc.
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