Grade: 6 Subject: English Language Arts

Objective: - Students will be able to identify the key features of a journalistic interview. - Students will practice conducting an interview with a family member. - Students will create a video of their interview, showcasing their understanding of the key features.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Laptops or tablets with video recording capabilities - Interview questions worksheet (prepared by the teacher) - Rubric for assessing the video interviews (prepared by the teacher)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of interviews in journalism.
   • Explain that interviews help journalists gather information, gain different perspectives, and present accurate stories.
   • Show examples of interviews from news articles or videos, highlighting the key features such as questions, responses, and follow-up questions.
   • Discuss the purpose of interviews and how they contribute to a well-rounded news story.
2. Identifying Key Features (15 minutes):
   • On the whiteboard or chart paper, create a list of key features of a journalistic interview as a class.
   • Guide the students to identify features such as open-ended questions, follow-up questions, active listening, accurate note-taking, and respectful behavior.
   • Discuss the importance of active listening and respectful behavior during an interview.
3. Interview Questions (10 minutes):
   • Distribute the interview questions worksheet to each student.
   • Explain that they will be conducting an interview with a family member.
   • Instruct students to write down at least five open-ended questions they would like to ask their family member during the interview.
   • Encourage students to think about topics that are interesting and relevant to their family member’s experiences or expertise.
4. Conducting the Interview (20 minutes):
   • Allow students time to conduct their interviews with their family members.
   • Remind them to use the key features discussed earlier, such as active listening and respectful behavior.
   • Encourage students to take notes during the interview to help them remember important details.
5. Creating the Video (20 minutes):
   • Provide laptops or tablets to students for recording their interviews.
   • Instruct students to record their interviews, ensuring that they capture both the questions and responses.
   • Remind students to speak clearly and maintain eye contact with their family member during the interview.
   • Assist students in editing their videos if necessary.
6. Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes):
   • Allow students to share their videos with the class.
   • After each video, facilitate a brief discussion on what went well and what could be improved in terms of the key features of a journalistic interview.
   • Encourage students to provide constructive feedback to their peers.
   • Conclude the lesson by summarizing the importance of interviews in journalism and how they contribute to accurate reporting.

Assessment: - Assess students’ understanding of the key features of a journalistic interview through class discussions and their written interview questions. - Evaluate students’ video interviews using a rubric that assesses their use of open-ended questions, active listening, respectful behavior, and overall presentation skills.