The Interview

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Following the events of

September 11, 2001,

first-person accounts of

the day were recorded in

a special 9-11 project. The following is one example from this interview project:Interview with Allison

Treulter

Your

Challe

nge: Interview someone

about his/her recollection of the events of September 11,

2001 and present this

interview in recorded

format.

Your

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Make a list of five individuals you might

interview regarding their

experiences on 9-11.Who remembers?Who will give you

thoughtful responses?To whom do you have

access?

Your

Quest

ions

Create a list of ten interview questions which are open-ended

(requiring a more detailed response other

than “yes” or “no).“Tell me about that day.”

“How did you find about

the attacks?”“In looking back on that

day, what do you find

most memorable?”

Your

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Based on the questions

you have written at this

point, rank the five individuals in your list.

Some of your individuals

could speak well about

topics other than this

subject.Age could play a part in

your selection. There could be someone

from that list who has a

unique perspective.

Revi

sing Y

our

Quest

ions

Once your interview subject has been chosen,

revise your questions.How might your subject

provide an interesting

perspective on the events?Provide your interview

subject with your questions

so that he/she might ponder

the responses.

Reco

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he

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You may record your

interview in the format

of your choice. Audio: you could use your

computer, but be sure to

check sound levels.Video: more difficult to

edit in the case of errors.BE SURE TO THANK YOUR

INTERVIEWEE WHEN

FINISHED!

Subm

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f yo

ur

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Submit your interview in

the format which fits

your recording. This

interview will be viewed/heard by your

classmates.

The final interviews will

be accessible to your

parents at the Open House.

Questions???