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HOW TO INTERVIEW

WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW?

Do you want to learn more about a person or subject?

A fun way to learn is to interview someone.

An interview is a meeting where you ask questions.

Interviews are easy and fun!

WHO TO INTERVIEW

Do you want to know a grandparent or neighbor better?

Maybe you want to get to know your teacher or a friend.

Most people are happy to share about their lives.

QUESTIONS TO ASK

Let’s say you want to learn about your grandpa.

You can ask him questions about different times in his life.

EARLY LIFE

1. What year were you born?

2. Where were you born?

3. Did you grow up in the city or country?

4. Did you have any pets?

5. What do you remember most from when you were my age?

BECOMING A GROWN-UP

1. What was your job?

2. How did you meet Grandma?

3. How many different places have you lived?

4. Where did you go on your favorite vacation?

NOW

1. How old are you now?

2. What are your favorite hobbies?

3. What are you most proud of?

4. What are three things you love about your life?

Ask your grandpa to bring an old picture to tell you about.

Also ask him to bring something about his life that will surprise you.

WHAT TO BRING

Get together with your grandpa for the interview if you can.

It’s a good way to do the interview.

Bring a notebook and a pencil to take notes.

Remember to bring your list of questions!

Also bring a camera and a way to record the interview.

You’ll want to listen to it later.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

Be on time or a little early for the interview.

Thank your grandpa for meeting with you.

Ask for details to make the interview more interesting.

Take lots of notes while your grandpa is talking.

Speak up if you don’t understand something.

Thank your grandpa again at the end of the interview.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Make more notes right after you get home.

Then you will remember more about the interview.

Listen to the recording again later to remember even more.

Write your interview like a report.

Share it with your family and friends.

What did you learn from doing the interview?

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