Grade 3 · Writing · Lesson 31

Take Short Interview Notes

Reporters, scientists, and historians all have something in common — they ask people questions and write down what they learn. That skill is called an interview. When you interview someone, you ask planned questions, listen carefully to their answers, and take short notes so you can remember and share what you heard. The secret? You don't write everything — you write only the most important fact.

What this lesson teaches

1Prepare interview questions in advance using Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How
2Avoid yes/no questions in favor of open questions that invite full answers
3Listen first, then jot short notes using key words and abbreviations
4Identify and write a key fact for each answer in your own words
5Organize notes into a three-part template: Question, Notes, and Key Fact

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