
Two-Minute Interview
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Language
English — USSubject
- Advisory
- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Overview
What Is the Two-Minute Interview Strategy?
In an activity using the Two-Minute Interview strategy, students gather evidence and ideas by asking questions to a rotating partner. Use this strategy to stimulate students’ thinking as they investigate an essential question or search for evidence in response to an essay prompt. By requiring students to practice active listening and reading, this strategy helps students develop essential skills for learning new information. You can also use this strategy as a way to have students share their work with peers.
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