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Journalism IB- Unit 3 Lesson 9 Activity

Interview Outline
Grading Rubric

Instructions: In this activity, you will decide on a subject to interview who will help you tell your feature story. Look at the Feature Story Outline you completed in Lesson 8. Decide on whom you would like to interview and schedule an in-person, phone, or online interview with that person. If you would like to interview someone you do not personally know or who is outside of GACA, make sure to obtain permission from your parents or guardians before scheduling the interview. If you plan to interview the person in person, make sure to meet in a public place and use good safety practices. Once you have decided who to interview, complete the graphic organizer below.

Before the Interview
Do a background search on the topic that you are featuring or on the person you are interviewing. The subject of your interview should feel like you know about her role or position in this issue. Write notes from your search in the box to the right.

Background Notes:
10 Open Ended Questions to Ask During Your Interview
As a parent who homeschools how do you feel your kid does academically?
How does your child do socially?
How involved are you in your child's school?
How prone do you think your kid is to cheating on assignments?

During the Interview
Write the answers to each of your questions in your interview log, recording a few responses word-for-word if you can. Don’t hesitate to ask your source to repeat themselves.

After the Interview
Decide on two direct quotes that you think would work well in your article. Copy & paste the quotes in the boxes to the right.

Quote #1-

Quote #2-

interview of a parent who does homeschool/ online school and how it can cause social issues and academic problems like cheating

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Interview Outline

Subject of Interview:

Parent Homeschooling Child

Background Notes:

  • Homeschooling has gained popularity, with many parents choosing this route for personalized education tailored to their child's needs.
  • Socialization can be a concern for homeschooled children; they often have fewer opportunities to interact with peers compared to traditional schooling.
  • The academic performance of homeschooled children can vary widely depending on the curriculum and parental involvement.
  • Issues such as cheating and academic integrity can arise in a homeschooling environment, particularly with online schooling options.

10 Open-Ended Questions to Ask During Your Interview

  1. As a parent who homeschools, how do you feel your child does academically?
  2. How does your child handle social interactions with peers outside of the home environment?
  3. In what ways do you facilitate your child’s socialization with other children?
  4. How involved are you in your child’s educational process on a daily basis?
  5. What challenges have you faced in ensuring your child remains academically honest during assignments?
  6. How do you measure your child's progress compared to traditional schooling standards?
  7. What resources do you find most helpful in teaching your child at home?
  8. How do you manage conflicts or frustration that may arise during the learning process?
  9. Have you noticed any trends or issues with cheating among homeschooled children, and if so, how do you address them?
  10. What advice would you give to other parents considering homeschooling regarding academic and social challenges?

During the Interview

(This section will include your logged responses from the interview, as the actual interview takes place. Be prepared to write down many of the responses word-for-word.)

After the Interview

Decide on two direct quotes that you think would work well in your article. Copy & paste the quotes in the boxes to the right.

Quote #1:

"I’ve had to create opportunities for my child to meet peers, but sometimes it feels like I'm competing against the easy social interactions that kids get in schools."

Quote #2:

"Cheating is a concern, especially during online assessments. We emphasize honesty a lot, but the temptation is there."

Once you fill in the responses from your interview, you will have a rich source of information for your feature story on homeschooling and its associated challenges. Make sure to edit the quotes and clarify anything that needs further explanation from the interviewee to provide accuracy in your writing.