Interviews Using the Textbook
Interviews, Using Textbook Materials (20-50 minutes)
Directions
Use the materials currently being used and prepare some basic questions using the grammar form, topic, or vocabulary. For example, if the lesson is about breakfasts, have the students answer about three questions about breakfasts; if the lesson is about using like + ~ing, then the questions should require an answer using that form. Prepare a worksheet with about three questions and then a space below for interviewing other students. Give students worksheets and have them answer the questions. After they finish, demonstrate an interview. Students go around and interview their peers and write down keywords on their interview worksheet. Usually it works well to have them start with the person beside them. At the end, ask students to demonstrate one of the interviews they did - they can choose one of the people they interviews and re-interview them. Alternatively, ask them about what another student answered.
