Method:
Some students are put in the position of the main characters and are interviewed by their classmates.
Aim:
Put yourself in the position of XY and try and identify with his/her situation, feelings and circumstances → deeper understanding!
Main characters: Play the role of your character. Think about what kind of questions the others could ask you and prepare with regards to the content → work with the text!
Also, try to think about what kind of language you could need, such as useful expressions for answering questions, buying some time or avoiding certain topics.
Do take notes on content and language!
Pick two actors who will represent your character on the hot seat!
Interviewers: Think of relevant (!) questions to ask the main characters.
Do take notes regarding content and language.
During the interview, you will alternately ask your questions → everyone will ask at least one question!
Scenario:
............................ have noticed Alaska flirting with Pudge quite a lot. From their point of view, Pudge seems to fancy Alaska and enjoys her flirting very much.
They are skeptical: Alaska does have a boyfriend! They wonder what both of them think where this whole thing and their spending Thanksgiving together is going and confront them with their thoughts.
- You prepare Miles for the questioning. Try and stick to the story when answering the others' questions. That means that you need to consider Miles' point of view and think about what he would answer in that situation.
Pick two people who will represent Miles on the hot seat!
- You prepare Alaska for the questioning. Try and stick to the story when answering the others' questions. That means that you need to consider Alaska's point of view and think about what she would answer in that situation.
Pick two people who will represent Alaska on the hot seat!
- You prepare questions for Miles and Alaska from your character's point of view. Consider what kind of questions are relevant at this point in the novel in order for you to find out how the relationship between Miles and Alaska might develop.
Think about...
- Miles' and Alaska's feelings
- their current relationship status
- their friends' opinion
- Jake's situation
