Students will tape record the interview session to help the conversation and questioning flow productively. Students will take notes from the cassette tape in smaller segments in order to fill out interview question sheet. Students will type a report on their home computers using the format specified. Students will share reports in class. They may conduct the interview via telephone if a personal visit is not possible.
Parents assist by providing transportation and support.
Parents will take a picture of the interview session to be placed in a time capsule with tape from interview to be opened at a predetermined time such as five years, ten years, or time of high school graduation. A time capsule will be created at home from a coffee can, tennis ball can, or recyclable container. This time capsule will contain interview picture, tape, and report. Write for different purposes and audiences producing a variety of forms including personal and informational messages with emphasis on content. Exhibit a positive attitude toward language and learning through asking others to tell stories and discuss personal experiences.