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Interview a Neighbor

Our Community's Story

Day 14of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to ask good questions

2

Understand the importance of listening to others' stories

3

Develop basic interview skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:17

“Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”

— Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)

Learning to listen carefully and ask good questions is a way of showing respect and wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Notebook
  • Pencil
  • Interview question sheet
  • Clipboard
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain that today they will learn how to be good listeners and ask questions. Talk about why it's important to learn about other people's stories.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to be a good listener?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to ask kind and interesting questions. Show students how to listen carefully and write down answers.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use a gentle voice
  • Make eye contact
  • Ask questions that start with 'What', 'How', or 'Tell me about...'
  • Listen carefully without interrupting
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why is it important to listen to older people's stories?
  • How can asking questions help us learn?
3Activity: Practice Interview Questions (7 min)
hands-on

Students will practice creating and asking interview questions in pairs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into pairs
  2. Take turns asking practice questions
  3. Use provided question sheet as a guide
  4. Practice listening and writing down answers
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-written question cards

Challenge: Create original questions about community history

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about listening and asking questions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a good question?
  • Why is listening important?
  • How can we show respect when talking to others?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for teaching us to listen and learn from others. Help us to be kind and curious. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will start preparing to interview a community member about our town's history!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:17

“Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise.”

— Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Listen and Repeat Game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Learning to ask questions and listen is a crucial social skill

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice interview skills at home
  • Help child prepare questions beforehand
  • Emphasize kindness and respect
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about asking questions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity, ability to listen, respectful attitude

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family interview night
  • Practice interviewing grandparents or neighbors
  • Make a simple family history book

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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