Great Thanksgiving Listen

Which ELA standards does The Great Thanksgiving Listen address?

• Reading literature

• Reading informational text

• Writing

• Speaking and Listening

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate interview subject?

• Parent

• Grandparent

• Coach

• The person sitting next to you

True or False:

It is best not to tell the person you are recording them, because it might make them nervous.

• True

• False

True or False:

While it is important to write your questions ahead of time, it's okay to go "off script" and ask follow up questions during the interview.

• True

• False

Which of these is most important to do BEFORE the interview?

• Drip check!

• Test your recording technology (to make sure the sound works and you are speaking loud enough)

• Brush your teeth, so the person is not disgusted by your breath.

• Look up the person's social media to do preliminary research on them.

After the interview, what other assignment will you have?

• Create a cartoon version of the interview for the StoryCorps website.

• Do a reflection sheet to consider what you gained from this experience.

• Record a Tik-Tok dance with the person

• Give the person feedback on what they could have done better during the interview.

Which is NOT a reason we do this assignment?

• To meet the state standards

• To connect and learn from the wisdom of everyday people

• To make money by posting the interviews on YouTube and monetizing them with ads

• To give you a keepsake, something you can go back and listen to in years to come.

True or False:

This activity is being done by people all around the country, and not just as a school assignment.

• True

• False

True or False:

You should tell the person that the interview is completely confidential, and that no one will hear it but you.

• True

• False

True or False:

If you cannot get together in person, it is okay to record the interview over the phone or on Zoom.

• True

• False