Family Interview Activity

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For this activity, students will become young reporters and interview a family member to learn more about their chosen family interviewee’s experiences. Using a list of simple, age‑appropriate questions, students will ask their family member about favorite memories, special celebrations, or important moments from their lives. This activity helps students build communication skills, practice active listening, and make meaningful connections celebrating the uniqueness of every family.

Credits: WQED

Standards

CC.1.5.K–5 – Speaking and Listening

  • CC.1.5.K.A – Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
  • CC.1.5.K.C – Ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something not understood.
  • CC.1.5.1.A – Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults about grade‑level topics and texts.
  • CC.1.5.2.A – Engage in collaborative conversations with partners about grade‑level topics.
  • CC.1.5.3.A / CC.1.5.4.A / CC.1.5.5.A – Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s own clearly.
  • CC.1.5.3.C / 4.C / 5.C – Ask and answer questions to gather information and clarify understanding of a speaker.

CC.1.4.K–5 – Writing

  • CC.1.4.K.W / CC.1.4.1.W – Add details to strengthen writing.
  • CC.1.4.2.A – Write to share information about a topic.
  • CC.1.4.3.A / 4.A / 5.A – Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • CC.1.4.3.B / 4.B / 5.B – Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details—perfect for summarizing what was learned from an interview.