Due Date: Tuesday, week seven (10

th
June)
Year 8 English
Assessment Type: Text Response
Interview with a Character
Purpose
An interview is a directed conversation that occurs between two people. One person asks
the question and the other answers.
A good interview tells a story or account of events, and explore issues about the world.
Description of task
Interview a character from Revolution is not a dinner party
At least FIVE of your questions must be open questions
At least ONE question should ask about the differences between their life and life in
Australia (please assume they know what life in Australia is like)
You should ALSO include a brief (50 words) biography of your interview character

Criteria Excellent Very good Satisfactory Needs
Improvement
Demonstrates unique character
viewpoint


Questions encourage interesting
answers


Wide choice of vocabulary
according to purpose


Use of appropriate grammar and
punctuation



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