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FINDING OUT!
1. How to interview someone successfully
An interviewer needs to ask questions that do not require a yes or a no answer only. When interviewing somebody, your questions should encourage the person to give detailed answers or more information.
The following types of questions can help you when you plan your interview. Select those that you would like to use and complete the questions. Can you add any of your own to the list?
What happened when __?
Can you remember when __?
Where were you __?
Describe your feelings __?
Why did you __?
What do you think will __?
What about __?
Please tell our listeners exactly _
Work with a partner. One of you is the interviewer and must interview the other.
You may select topics of your own. Use current news stories. You may only use one prop each.
Checklist | |||
1. | The questions lead to informative answers. | Yes | No |
2. | The interviewer spoke clearly and audibly. | Yes | No |
3. | Enough time was given to answer properly. | Yes | No |
4. | The topic was interesting and newsworthy. | Yes | No |
5. | The interviewer introduced the guest. | Yes | No |
6. | This was an enjoyable task. | Yes | No |
Assessment by educator | 0 = Difficulty.1 = Not coping. Aid needed.2 = Needs practice.3 = Satisfactory.4 = Very well done.5 = Excellent. Competent. | |||||||
1. | Speaks clearly, at an appropriate pace. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
2. | Voice loud enough. Variety of tone. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
3. | Questions well prepared. Not ambiguous. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
4. | Displays an interest in answers given. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
5. | Replies to questions are informative and interesting. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
6. | Interviewer links answers/replies to next question. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
7. | Well prepared. Audience clearly interested. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
8. | Enough time given to answer question properly. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
9. | Add your own criteria. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
10. | Add your own criteria. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
[LO 2.1.5; 2.3.2; 2.3.3; 5.2.1; 5.2.2; 5.2.3]
WRITING A DIALOGUE:
Write an interview, or a part of it, in dialogue form. Give it a heading. Allow each person to speak five times.
Interview between ___________________and _______________
AFTER________________
[LO 4.1.2; 4.2.2; 6.4.1]
Words ending in –URE
1. Fill in the missing letters and match the word to the correct picture.
(a) treas___
(b) furnit___
(c) pict___
(d) punct___
(e) temperat___
2. Fill in the missing letters and complete the sentences by filling in the missing words.
Fract___________ | Lect_________ | Nat__ |
Advent___ | Meas___ |
(a) The doctor is checking Amy’s leg for a ___
(b) When baking, you must remember to ___ your ingredients accurately.
(c) The professor is giving his students a ___ .
(d) They are following a ___ trail through the forest and up the mountain.
(e) A river rafting experience is a great ___ .
3. Words with double letters
What do each of these words have in common?
Separate the words into three categories according to this similarity.
tomorrow | dazzle | arrest | quarrel |
suffer | toffee | puzzle | suffocate |
irritate | muzzle |
Select two words and use them in good, clear and explanatory sentences.
[LO 6.1.1]
LO 2
SPEAKING The learner will be able to communicate effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.
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