### Class Report: Engaging with Spelling Bees and the Art of Interviews
**Title:** Spelling Bee Preparation and Interview Skills Workshop
**Synopsis:** This class session was dedicated to preparing students for an upcoming spelling bee and enhancing their interview skills through practical exercises. The primary objective was to engage students in active participation in a spelling bee, encourage them to understand the significance of etymology in spelling, and develop their ability to craft and analyze interview questions through skits and practice interviews.
**Attendance:** No specific number of absent students mentioned.
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Spelling Bee Preparation:**
– Introduction to the spelling bee, including the importance of participation and the need for one more volunteer.
– Discussion on strategies for improving spelling skills, focusing on understanding word etymology.
2. **Interview Skills Development:**
– Explanation of what constitutes a bad interview question through student performances (skits).
– Analysis of skit performances to identify issues such as lack of follow-up questions, repetition, and failure to listen.
– Transition to practice interviews, emphasizing the importance of clear, thoughtful questions and the recording of interviews for homework.
**Actionable Items:**
– **Spelling Bee:**
– Schedule a training session for spelling bee participants in the dormitory.
– Confirm the spelling bee date with Ruslan and communicate it to participants.
– **Interview Skills:**
– Students need to find a partner for conducting practice interviews.
– Reminder to record the interviews clearly, focusing on both audio quality and ensuring the video captures the interviewee’s face.
**Homework:**
– Conduct a real-life interview with an expert on online versus traditional learning. The interview should be:
– Video recorded, entirely in English.
– 8-10 minutes long, ensuring the interviewee’s face is visible, and the audio is clear.
– Submitted on eCourse by next Monday.
– Students unable to find an interviewee should contact the teacher for assistance.