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What topic	Speaking/Listening- Interview Answering skills using the five Es
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
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Lesson Plan: Speaking/Listening - Interview Answering Skills Using the Five Es

Grade Level

8th Grade

Duration

30 Minutes

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand and apply the Five Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) in a mock interview scenario.
• Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills during an interview.
• Reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts outlining the Five Es
• Sample interview questions
• Timer
• Evaluation rubric for peer feedback

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

• Engage the students by asking them if they have ever been in an interview situation (e.g., for a school role, a team, or a job). Encourage a brief discussion about their experiences.
• Explain the importance of good interview skills, both for academic and professional purposes.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

• Introduce the Five Es of interviewing:

  1. Engage: Start with a positive, confident demeanor. Make eye contact and greet your interviewer warmly.
  2. Explore: Listen carefully to the questions and take a moment to think before answering.
  3. Explain: Answer the questions clearly and fully, using relevant examples to support your points.
  4. Elaborate: If necessary, expand on your answers and provide additional insight or information.
  5. Evaluate: Reflect on your answers and the interview process for future growth.

• Provide examples for each of the Five Es, especially focusing on how they apply in an interview context.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

• Divide students into pairs for a mock interview activity. Assign roles: one as the interviewer and the other as the interviewee.
• Provide a set of sample interview questions relevant for the age group, such as:
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why do you want to join this team/school?
  • Describe a time you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it.
• Set the timer for 3 minutes for each pair to conduct their mock interviews, ensuring they apply the Five Es.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• After completing the mock interviews, students will switch roles.
• Encourage them to practice the Five Es in their second round, aiming to improve based on their first experience.

Closing and Evaluation (5 Minutes)

• Conclude the lesson by gathering feedback from students about their experiences. Discuss:

  • What did they learn about effective interview skills?
  • Which aspects of the Five Es will they focus on improving?

• Hand out the evaluation rubric for peer feedback, allowing students to assess their partner’s performance, focusing on the application of the Five Es.

Assessment

• Participation in mock interviews.
• Completion of the peer feedback evaluation.
• Self-reflection on their interviewing skills and application of the Five Es.

Reflection

• After the lesson, ask students to write a short paragraph about one skill they aim to improve for future interviews. This will help solidify their learning and create a plan for further development.

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This lesson plan encourages active participation, enhances speaking and listening skills, and equips students with essential interview techniques using the Five Es.