Teaching students to interview is one of the hardest skills to explain and one of the most valuable to master. This 34-slide presentation covers the whole thing — from pre-interview research to using silence as a tool — in a format built specifically for projection. One concept per slide, large text, no walls of bullet points. Students in the back row can read it.
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What's Included: 34-slide PowerPoint lesson (editable) — topics covered: why interviews matter, pre-interview research, writing questions in advance, open vs. closed questions and the Golden Rule of interviewing, the follow-up question, silence as a technique, what makes a great quote, note-taking vs.
recording, consent and recording law, body language, on/off the record and on background, interviewing officials vs. real people, how to start and end an interview, and what to do in the first 30 minutes after Slide-by-slide teacher notes — three talking points per slide with context, examples, and professional background beyond what's on screen; Pro Tips for in-class activities and role-play suggestions; discussion prompts; and Canva search terms for photo replacement How to Use It: Notes export cleanly to PowerPoint presenter view — run the lesson from your laptop while students see only the slides. Works across one to two class periods depending on discussion depth.
Strong standalone lesson or foundation for a longer interview unit. The design holds up on a TV, projector, or student screens equally well. This slideshow is the foundation of the Interview Techniques Bundle — a complete 3-week journalism unit adding a press conference role-play, partner interview activity, pacing guide, and the intergenerational feature writing assignment. Everything is also part of the Complete High School Journalism Curriculum Bundle.
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Designed for grades 8-12.
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