Title:

Interviewing of Historical Figures

Grade Level:

5,6,7,8

Subject:

History-Social Science

Author:

eduref

Keywords:

gain knowledge of historical figures using an interviewing technique.

Brief Description:

The students will gain knowledge of historical figures using an interviewing technique.

Goal(s):

The students will develop research techniques, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Specific Objectives:

The students will:

* research a historical figure.
* take notes.
* formulate appropriate questions to gain knowledge of the historical person.
* work cooperatively in small groups.
* perform interview with partner with whole class as the audience.
* evaluate - peers and self.
* demonstrate good listening and speaking skills.

Required Materials:

resource books, pictures of character, student created microphone, costumes, computer program ( Time Liner )

Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):

Lesson Plan Procedure:

# Research a historical figure with a partner.
# Take notes from resource books.
# Formulate and record the questions and suggested answers within the group.
# Practice the interview.
# Perform the interview with the whole class as an audience.
# Complete an evaluation form - self/peer.
# Accelerated group - Develop a time line of the person's life using the computer.

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):