Writing Project
Write an Interview Illustration of the pen icon

WRITING PROMPT Interview a worker about his or her job. Take notes. Then write the interview for a class book. Give information about the person.

Plan and Write

  • 1 PLAN THE INTERVIEW

    Think of a worker you want to interview. Make a list of what you want to know. What are the most important things? Put a check mark next to the things to focus on. Johanna chose to interview a teacher. Here is part of her list.

  • 2 WRITE QUESTIONS

    Turn the ideas in your list into questions.

  • 3 INTERVIEW THE WORKER

    Plan a time you can talk with the person. Ask your questions and write the person’s answers. Ask the person for a picture.

  • 4 WRITE THE INTERVIEW

    Put the questions and answers in the order you like best.

    Photograph of a young girl with paper and pen listening as an adult speaks