Launch
Meet Community Voices
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Collaboration
Product
Assessment
Reflection
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Students pair up to interview a classmate, teacher, or family member about topics they would like to explore on the talk show. They practice active listening, ask simple questions, and record key ideas with quick drawings or labeled pictures.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather in a circle and introduce the activity by explaining the importance of listening to different voices. (5 min) |
| 2 | Pair up with a classmate and decide who will be the interviewer and who will be interviewed first. (5 min) |
| 3 | Use simple questions to guide your interview about what topics interest your partner for the talk show. The interviewer will ask questions and the interviewee will respond. Use quick drawings or labeled pictures to capture ideas. (10 min) |
| 4 | Switch roles and repeat the interview process. (10 min) |
| 5 | Gather back as a group and briefly share one interesting thing you learned about your partner. (5 min) |
| 6 | Reflect on the listening and drawing process by sharing what went well and what could be improved. (5 min) |
| 7 | Take a movement break with a fun, guided dance to ease any nervous energy and recap the importance of gathering diverse perspectives. (5 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Set up a comfortable, distraction-free area for interviews with visual aids like character charts or emotion cards to help young children express thoughts.
- Prepare sets of simple interview questions and sketch paper for drawing ideas.
- Briefly train student helpers (if any) to assist peers with technological setups or any part of the process.
- Create a visual anchor chart illustrating active listening techniques and interview processes with simple icons.
Student-facing instructions
Today, you'll pair up with a classmate to practice interviewing. You'll ask your partner simple questions about what topics they're interested in for a talk show. Use drawing and labels to remember key ideas. Remember to switch roles so you both have a turn. Your goal is to gather interesting stories and ideas that you might want to explore further. We'll finish by sharing something new we've learned.