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WorksheetsGreat Thanksgiving Listen
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which ELA standards does The Great Thanksgiving Listen address?
Reading literature
Reading informational text
Writing
Speaking and Listening
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate interview subject?
Parent
Grandparent
Coach
The person sitting next to you
True or False:
It is best not to tell the person you are recording them, because it might make them nervous.
True
False
True or False:
While it is important to write your questions ahead of time, it's okay to go "off script" and ask follow up questions during the interview.
True
False
Which of these is most important to do BEFORE the interview?
Drip check!
Test your recording technology (to make sure the sound works and you are speaking loud enough)
Brush your teeth, so the person is not disgusted by your breath.
Look up the person's social media to do preliminary research on them.
After the interview, what other assignment will you have?
Create a cartoon version of the interview for the StoryCorps website.
Do a reflection sheet to consider what you gained from this experience.
Record a Tik-Tok dance with the person
Give the person feedback on what they could have done better during the interview.
Which is NOT a reason we do this assignment?
To meet the state standards
To connect and learn from the wisdom of everyday people
To make money by posting the interviews on YouTube and monetizing them with ads
To give you a keepsake, something you can go back and listen to in years to come.
True or False:
This activity is being done by people all around the country, and not just as a school assignment.
True
False
True or False:
You should tell the person that the interview is completely confidential, and that no one will hear it but you.
True
False
True or False:
If you cannot get together in person, it is okay to record the interview over the phone or on Zoom.
True
False
