In what ways are we persuaded to think or act in a certain way?
What role does the form of communication play in how a message is received?
Learning Targets
I can get relevant information about my topic using the internet.
I can use facts to back up my argument.
I can write appropriate questions for an interview regarding the topic I’m researching.
I can arrange interviews.
I can research information about a topic and identify main ideas & summarize it.
For their final project grade 8/9 students worked in three separate groups to propose ways Shenzhen could be improved. They came up with three topics: silent public spaces, female seats on trains, and bike paths. As part of their project they made brochures and had to make a pitch for their idea in the auditorium. As part of their research they had to interview a peer and an adult and ask questions about their topics. These interviews were conducted in the sound studio and recorded for a podcast.
Ava & Ms. Amelia
Ava interviews Simon: silent spaces
Ava interviews Tina: silent spaces
Cherry interviews Kim: bike paths.
Cherry interviews Ms. Ming: bike paths.
Kim interviews Cherry: female seats on the train.
Kim interviews Ms. Claire: female seats on the train.
King interviews Phyllis: silent places
Macy interviews Phyllis: silent places
Phyllis interview Macy: bike paths.
Phyllis interviews Ms. Laura: bike paths.
Simon interviews Ava: bike paths (bad quality).
Simon interviews Mr. Nate: bike paths.
Tina interviews Ava: female seats on trains
Tina interviews Ms. Claire: female seats on trains