Brainpop Conducting an Interview

Much like an encyclopedia or a search engine, an interview can be a valuable:

• One-on-one interaction

• Newspaper article

• Research tool

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You're writing a research report on Andrew Jackson. Which of these is a primary source?

• A biography of Jackson written in 1990

• A letter from Jackson to his wife

• A summary of Jackson's major policies

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You're scheduled to interview a small-town mayor. Choose the best source for background research.

• Wikipedia

• The local newspaper

• The mayor's husband

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of these questions is open-ended?

• What is the garbage collection schedule like in your town?

• Do you think the garbage collection schedule is adequate?

• Is Tuesday a convenient day for garbage collection?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which item commonly used for interviews has a different purpose than the others?

• pen

• notebook

• list of questions

Which of the following would probably be the best place to conduct an interview with one of your teachers?

• The school lunchroom, during lunchtime

• In the stands during a school football game

• In her classroom, after school

Recording an interview must be sanctioned by the interviewee. What is a synonym for "sanctioned?"

• suggested

• approved

• provided

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Failing to pay attention while conducting an interview could result in which of the following consequences?

• An important quote is missed

• A follow-up question is asked

• A confusing answer is clarified

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following words best describes what you want an interview to feel like?

• chat

• interrogation

• speech

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these is a good reason to contact a subject after an interview?

• To explain how you'll be using the interview

• To ask if there are any answers they'd like to change

• To clear up an answer you don't fully understand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10