1. Alright class! Today, we are going to learn how to conduct an interview. 

2. When planning to interview someone, it is important to have a good opening question ready ahead of time. Some opening question examples could be: -Where were born and raised? or -That’s an interesting last name. What does it mean?

3. After your openers, you have to keep conversation flowing. Always make sure to have a decent set of questions ready beforehand. And, make sure the questions follow the topic you want to know about.

4. When interviewing someone, it is crucial you take detailed notes as they answer your questions.

5. Most interviews are used as a reference. Some interviewers turn their questions and answers into newspaper articles. And, some use them to write a story.