English 7: Using Effective Techniques in Conducting An Interview

English 7
Quarter 3 Lesson 1
USING EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES
IN CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW
Mrs. Iris
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Expressing ideas, opinions, feelings,
and emotions during interviews;
• Using appropriate prosodic features
of speech during interviews;
• Employing appropriate oral language
and stance in an interview.
PEOPLE source of information
interview
primary source
PLAN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Are more people infected
with COVID-19 under General
Community Quarantine (GCQ) or It was found out that more
Modified Enhanced Community people are infected with
Quarantine (MELC)? COVID-19 under GCQ.
INTERVIEWEE
INTERVIEWER
RIGHT questions
you get important information
USEFUL TIPS IN
CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW
Before the Interview
Know the person’s background and get an idea on
the kind of questions he/she can answer.
Make a list of questions regarding the subject or
issue you have agreed upon.
Avoid asking questions answerable by yes or no
During the Interview
As an interviewer, make your interviewee comfortable
and at ease, no matter how serious the topic is.
Be aware of your body language. Make and maintain
eye contact with your interviewee.
Take down notes by writing in a piece of paper
or use a voice recorder if available.
After the Interview
Summarize the main points of your interview.
Thank the interviewee after you have asked all
your questions.
Observe the student interviewer’s
questions during the interview.
Interview Transcript
Source: Moving Ahead in English, pages 81-82
Indeed, the quality of air in Metro Mr. Javier, you know that
Manila is very poor. Our everyone is greatly concerned
studies here in DENR show that the about pollution. I lived in
air around Metro Manila Mindanao last year. But I think
contains up to three times the
the pollution is worse in the
volumes of pollutants in what
should be normal or “healthy” air for cities. To what extent is air
us to breathe. polluted in
Metro Manila, sir?
There are six major ones: carbon May I know what these
monoxide, nitrogen, dioxide, pollutants are?
sulfur dioxide, lead, particulates,
and total oxidants.
Here in Metro Manila, motor vehicles
Oh, I must take down
are the dominant sources
of pollution. Our study shows that all of them. How do
diesel-fueled vehicles are the these pollutants get
primary sources of particulate matter. into the air, sir?
Gasoline powered
vehicles, on the other hand, are the
main sources of land
pollutants.
Particulate matter is made up of all
sorts of tiny particles in the
air, like dust and the ashfall from Mt. It’s my first time to
Pinatubo. What we see hear about particulate
coming out of “smoke-belching” matter. What is it, sir?
jeepneys and buses are, in
fact, millions of tiny pieces of burnt oil
and fuel.
You see particulate matter has been found
to be the most
damaging to our health. It can cause
cancer and pulmonary Why should we be
diseases. Lead, too, poses a health hazard, concerned about air
especially to pollutants?
children. Studies have shown that the
children with high levels
of lead experience more behavioral
problems and decrease
ability to concentrate. So, don’t be out in
the streets so often.
You’re welcome. See you again. I learned so much from
you sir. Thank you for
sharing your
expertise with me.
Learning Task 1
After reading the transcript, give a
short summary of the interview like
the example below.
Example:
“In this interview, the student asks Mr. Javier
about air pollution in the city.”
Learning Task 2
List down three (3) questions which
you think are examples of effective interview
questions the student asked Mr. Javier.
Explain why you think those were effective

based on what you learned
from the discussion.
Learning Task 3
Evaluate the interview
based on the criteria below.
Check (✓) the box of each

indicator if observed.
Interview Questions:
☐ The questions are interesting, open-ended, and
engaging.
☐ The questions are all related to the topic or subject
matter.
☐ The questions are designed to draw out information
from the interviewee.
Politeness:
☐ The student never interrupted or hurried the person
being interviewed.
☐ The student thanked the interviewee after the
interview.
Learning Task 4
Interview an expert on any field
(Ex. teacher, nurse, engineer, etc.)
Imagine you will produce a 5-minute

informative podcast about your
interviewee’s expertise.
Copy and accomplish the template on
“Interview Plan” in your paper.
Then, provide the interviewee with a copy of the
interview questions to allow him/her to prepare
answers.
Remember to use open-ended questions.
If a smartphone or any sound recorder is
available, you can use it to record the interview.
You can use your recording to complete the
last part of your “Interview Plan” where you will
write your interviewee’s answers.
Remember to use a direct speech or write the
exact answers of your interviewee.
After the interview, reflect on the questions that
follow. Write your answers on your paper.
• What was it like to interview someone?

• Which of the tips or guidelines did you use, and
how did it help you as an interviewer?
Remember:
• Know the interviewee’s background.
Ask open-ended questions.
• Maintain eye contact with the interviewee.
• Take down notes on a paper or use voice
recorder.
• Thank the interviewee after the interview.
Identify whether the question is effective or
ineffective.
Check(✓) the appropriate box in the first
column. Then, improve the question if it is
ineffective.
The first one is done for you as your guide.
Identify whether the question is effective or
ineffective.
Check(✓) the appropriate box in the first
column. Then, improve the question if it is
ineffective.
The first one is done for you as your guide.

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Explain why you think those were effective

Check (✓) the box of each

Imagine you will produce a 5-minute

• What was it like to interview someone?

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