Talking/Speaking at Interview Primary 6 (Basic 6) Week 5 Third Term English Studies

TALKING/SPEAKING AT INTERVIEW PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) WEEK 5 THIRD TERM ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SPEECH WORK

THIRD TERM

WEEK 5

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME: LISTENING AND SPEAKING 

TOPIC – TALKING/SPEAKING AT INTERVIEWS 

LEARNING AREA 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Importance of interview

3. Guidelines for Speaking at Interview

4. Common Interview Questions

5. Class Activities

6. Revisions and Lesson Evaluation

7. Test Questions and Answers

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most pupils should be able to:

1. explain the meaning of an interview.

2. state the importance of speaking well during an interview.

3. identify appropriate ways of greeting and responding during an interview.

4. speak clearly and confidently when answering questions.

5. respond correctly to common interview questions.

6. demonstrate good manners and body language during an interview.

ENTRY BEHAVIOURS

The pupils can answer basic questions about themselves.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Forms filled by pupils before interviews.

2. Two tables, benches, chairs for the chairman and the person to be interviewed.

3. Course book.

4. Any other relevant materials.

METHOD OF TEACHING – Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Scheme of Work

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

• Course Book

• All Relevant Material

• Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

An interview is a formal conversation where a person is asked questions to get information. You may attend interviews for admission into secondary schools or competitions. It is important, therefore, to be prepared for your school interview.

MEANING OF INTERVIEW

An interview is a meeting where questions are asked and answered to assess a person’s ability, knowledge, or character.

IMPORTANCE OF SPEAKING WELL AT AN INTERVIEW

1. It helps you make a good first impression.

2. It shows confidence and good manners.

3. It helps you express your ideas clearly.

4. It increases your chances of success.

GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKING AT AN INTERVIEW

1. Greet politely (e.g., “Good morning, sir/ma”).

2. Speak clearly and confidently.

3. Listen carefully before answering questions.

4. Answer questions correctly and briefly.

5. Maintain good posture and eye contact.

6. Say “Thank you” at the end.

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question. 1: What is your name? 

My name is ______.

Question 2: How old are you?

I am ______ years old.

Question 3: Which school do you attend?

I attend ______ School.

Question 4: What is your favourite subject?

My favourite subject is ______.

Question 5: What do you want to become?

I want to become a ______.

SAMPLE INTERVIEW DIALOGUE

1. Interviewer: Good morning.

Pupil: Good morning, sir/ma.

2. Interviewer: What is your name?

Pupil: My name is Ade.

3. Interviewer: What is your favourite subject?

Pupil: My favourite subject is English.

4. Interviewer: Thank you.

Pupil: Thank you, sir/ma.

CLASS ACTIVITIES

1. Pupils practise interview questions in pairs.

2. Pupils role-play interview situations.

3. Pupils observe and correct mistakes.

4. Pupils speak in front of the class.

PRESENTATION

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions.

2. The teacher organizes the pupils into groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Each pupil belongs to a group.

3. The teacher gives each member of a group a form to fill.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils fill out the forms individually.

4. The teacher uses the forms and the pupils’ responses to introduce the lesson and explain the meaning and importance of an interview.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction, understand, and explain the meaning and importance of an interview.

5. The teacher clearly states the guidelines and asks the pupils common interview questions.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively to the teacher and respond appropriately to the interview questions.

6. The teacher organizes a role-play among the groups.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils confidently participate and do a good job interviewing one another.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson on the board and gives appropriate evaluation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks the pupils:

1. what is an interview?

2. mention two rules for speaking at an interview.

3. why is it important to speak clearly?

4. role-play an interview with a partner.