How to Interview Someone: Lesson Plan 3

Arts & Humanities (9.x) — Media/Performance, Critique, and Aesthetic Choices

• 9.1.3.A / 9.1.5.A — Use elements and principles in the arts to communicate ideas (e.g., voice, expression, body language in interviews).
• 9.1.3.C / 9.1.5.C — Use a variety of media and techniques to create works (recorded interview segments as media arts products).
• 9.1.3.D / 9.1.5.D — Use tools/technologies in producing art (microphones, cameras, recording apps for interviews).
• 9.1.3.E / 9.1.5.E — Create and communicate meaning through the arts (asking purposeful questions; shaping a narrative).
• 9.1.3.F / 9.1.5.F — Demonstrate media‑arts processes (pre‑interview planning, recording, basic editing).
• 9.2.3.A / 9.2.5.A — Identify purpose and context of works (understanding interview genre and audience).
• 9.3.3.A / 9.3.5.A — Use critical processes to respond to works (peer feedback on question quality and interview techniques).
• 9.3.3.B / 9.3.5.B — Describe and analyze qualities of works (clarity, pacing, follow‑ups in interviews).
• 9.3.3.C / 9.3.5.C — Classify purpose/intended function (interviews as informational narratives).
• 9.4.3.A / 9.4.5.A — Identify aesthetic responses (tone, empathy, and respectful interviewing).

Technology & Engineering / Technology Literacy (3.x) — Devices, Software, and Responsible Use

• 3.6.B — Information Technology: Use computers/devices and software for communication and content creation (note‑taking apps, audio recorders, cloud storage for interview files).
• 3.6.C — Technology & Society Connections: Recognize how technology is used to communicate and share stories responsibly (privacy/consent in interviews).
• 3.7.A — Tools & Instruments: Select and use appropriate tools (microphones, tablets/cameras) and handle them safely.
• 3.7.B — Computer Operations & Software: Operate devices and apps to record, organize, and review interviews.
• 3.8.A — Constraints & Consequences: Understand positive/negative impacts of tech choices (audio quality, confidentiality, digital footprints).

ELA (PA Core PreK–5) — Informational Reading, Speaking/Listening, and Writing

Standard 5: Speaking & Listening (SL) — Engage in collaborative discussions, ask and answer questions, demonstrate active listening, and present findings (the heart of interviewing).

Standard 2: Reading Informational Text (RI) — Read models/guides and background about the interviewee/topic to prepare strong questions.

Standard 3: Reading Literature (RL) — Apply understanding of character, setting, and sequence when shaping interview prompts that elicit stories.

Standard 4: Writing (W) — Plan and draft open‑ended, focused interview questions; reflect and revise questions based on goals and audience.