Community Experience

🎤 Industry Expert Press Conference

Effective Communication Collaboration Self Directed Learning Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 Submission Required

Students use prepared question stems to interview a California industry expert during a class press conference, then take notes in a past-present-future organizer. Before the visit, pairs rehearse clear speaking and listening moves; after the visit, students compare notes to capture new facts, perspectives, and examples about how location, resources, and people influence industry. This activity centers authentic audience needs by helping students learn what real experts want the public to understand.

Plan day
Day 4
Duration
50 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps