Interview Lesson Pan

LESSON #1
Lesson Plan Type 3: Interview
Class time
1 class to introduce lesson and 1 class session for final presentation
Outside time
depending on student, from 2 to 5 hours
Suggested Grades
3-8
SOL Connections
3.1-3, 3.7-8, 3.10, 4.1-4, 4.7-8, 5.1, 5.3-5, 5.7-8, 6.1-3, 6.7-9, 7.1-3, 7.8-10, 8.1, 8.5
Materials
Interview worksheet, students will need to record interviews, a camera to take pictures, and access to the interviewee's immigration memorabilia to make copies
Technology resources
Suggested reading list, students can research the country of origin online and print out images of places their interviewee talks about
Assessment
Interview rubric
Supplemental resources/information for teachers
none needed
Relevant websites
http://www.ellisisland.org/Immexp/index.asp? (top pick)
http://stringers.media.mit.edu/interview.htm
http://www.lcet.doe.state.la.us/laintech/howto.htm
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/confederation/teachers/tm6.html

Objectives
Students will be...