Absences & Tardies Interview Questions: To whose class are you most tardy? Tell me about who most makes you late to class. Whose class have you

missed the most? For which class do you most fear being tardy or absent? What is your best excuse for being absent or late? What

two of your classes are the farthest distance apart? What do you feel is reasonable punishment for being late or absent excessively? Describe a typical “sick day” at home.

Where do you spend most of your time when you stay home from school? Tell me why you like/dislike missing a day of school. Why do you most often miss school? How ill do you have to be before you will stay home from school? How many times a semester do you miss

class? How difficult is it to play catch up on work you miss?

Poll/Survey Question: Who most often writes your absentee notes? Mom Dad I’m not telling

Photo Possibilities: Teacher standing at door greeting students to class Student with dropped books causing him to be late Sick student wrapped in a blanket in a recliner or on the couch Line at the attendance office Mom or Dad writing an absentee note at the kitchen table or in the car

Module Ideas: News feature story Bar graph comprised of photos with percentages and quotes Photo/quote package with excuses for being tardy Photo montage of action/reaction photos of tardies and absences List of just punishments for excessive tardies and absences

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Academics, Absences, Tardies

After-School Activities Interview Questions: With whom do you most often hang out after school? Who gets you home after school? What time do you usually leave school? What time do you usually get home? What non-school related activities

do you pursue after school? What day of the week is typically an “after-school” day? Where do you go immediately after school? Explain where you go depending on the day of the week. Why do you ever leave school early? Tell me about what is the most important part of your after-school routine? How many days a week do you stay after school on average? How long on average are you at school after the

last bell? How do you resolve conflicts when you have more than one after-school obligation?

Poll/Survey Question: I stay after school for: Tutoring Club activities Sports practices and games Never stay after Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Montage of photos of at-school activities Collection of photos with dominant of out-of-school activities Clock-watching photo Checking out early photo

Module Ideas: News feature story Pie chart with quotes of after-school activities List of non-school activities So many out of 10 survey results of who stays after school

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Winter, Spring, Sports, Academics, Organizations, Talents

Amusement Parks Interview Questions: With whom did you most like to go to a park? With which family member do you like to go to a park? What is a “must have” during the day at an amusement park? What is your favorite park? Describe your favorite

amusement park experience? What souvenirs do you have from the park? What is your favorite food at a park? What do you do in line while you are waiting?

When is the best time to go to a park? When is the worst time? Where is your favorite amusement park? Why do you keep going back to the same park if you do? Tell me your best park memory. How much do you usually spend at the park including admission? How long would you happily wait for your

favorite ride?

Poll/Survey Question: Which is your favorite attraction? Roller coaster (list): Water ride (list); Entertainment show (list) Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Standing in a long line Having lunch in the park Riding on an attraction Shopping for souvenirs

Module Ideas: Dominant photo or dominant photo montage of riding attractions Photo series of waiting in line, riding attraction and checking out photos of ride Secondary photo package of photos from rides Infograph of favorite attractions Photos and quotes of best park experience

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Summer, Entertainment, Amusement Parks, Friends

Back-to-School Interview Questions: Who do you sit next to in each period? Who is your most challenging teacher? What is the best/worst part of the new year? Tell me about what major adjustment you had to make? What is

your favorite class? When did you finally settle into a doable routine? When do you get ready for the next day of school? Where do you go first thing in the morning? Where do you go last before leaving school? Where do you eat

lunch? Why do/don’t you like this year better? Describe your schedule. How did your schedule work out? How much do you estimate you spent on getting ready to return to school?

Poll/Survey Question: At what point during the day do you need a quick nap? First period After first period but before lunch Immediately after lunch As soon as I get home

Photo Possibilities: Picking up schedules First day frustrations Photographs of different daily activities (think morning, noon and night) Quiz of who wore what new on the first day Congregation of groups around campus

Module Ideas: Teacher and student anecdotes Lists of all the new policies, classes, clubs with quotes from administrators/teachers/staff/students Photo montage of shopping for school clothes and supplies Locker chart of 3-5 students and their locks, decorations, possessions Poll/survey results regarding nap

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Back-to-school, Routines, Schedules

Bedrooms Interview Questions: With whom, if anyone, do you share your room? Who cleans your room? Who decorated your room? What color is your room? What is your favorite part of your room? What childhood possession do you keep in

your room? Describe what you like to do in your room. What are the rules regarding your room? When do you spend the most time in your room? Where do you keep your secret stuff in your room? Where do you hide junk when you clean your room? Why do you find your bedroom a good place to relax? Tell me in one word how you have decorated your room and then explain. How does your room reflect the inner

you?

Poll/Survey Question: How do you organize your closet? By color By kind of clothes By clean and dirty clothes I don’t Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Painting/decorating bedroom Closet/under the bed Cleaning room (dusting, running vacuum, etc.) Listening to music Sitting on bed using laptop Looking in mirror Framing through door

Module Ideas: Montage of photos in distinctively decorated bedrooms Matching of bedspreads with owners and quotes Pictures of students with their favorite room possessions Room with pull-outs of the special parts of the room

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Bedrooms, Decorations, Personal Possessions, Chores

Best Friends Interview Questions: Who is your best friend? Who started the friendship? Tell me about the best time you have ever had with your best friend? What quality do you like most/least about

your best friend? What is your nickname for your best friend? What brought you together as friends? When did you first realize that your best friend was your BFF? Where did you meet your best friend? Where do you spend the most time with your BFF? Why do you think the friendship has lasted? How long have you been best friends?

Poll/Survey Question: Can you have more than one BFF? Yes No Maybe Explain:

Photo Possibilities: Photo booth pictures Best friends in school hallway or class Best friends riding in car together Best friends activities Best friends on same athletic team Childhood pictures Module Ideas: Comparison montage of now and then friendship photos Pictures of friends together with quotes from each about the other Infograph showing more than one BFF, with quotes Dialogue between best friends List of friends and nicknames

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Friends, Texting

Breakfast Interview Questions: With whom do you eat breakfast most mornings? Who makes your breakfast? Describe a typical weekday breakfast at your house? weekend? What is the most bizarre breakfast you have had?

What is your favorite breakfast? What is your cereal of preference. When do you usually eat breakfast? Tell me about when you skip breakfast. Where do you eat breakfast? Where is your favorite breakfast restaurant? Why do you believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? How much do you spend on breakfast when you eat out? How do you get out of eating breakfast when your

parents insist?

Poll/Survey Question: What is your favorite brand of coffee? Starbucks Dunkin Donuts Caribou Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Getting breakfast meals on wheels at order window Cooking breakfast Eating breakfast with family Eating breakfast in the car or bus Eating breakfast at school

Module Ideas: Breakfast eating photo collection with quotes about favorite breakfast foods Pie chart of favorite coffee using cups for percentages Attributed quickie quotes of favorite breakfast restaurants So many out of 10 cereal eaters

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Eating, Food, Diets, Breakfast

Bucket List Interview Questions: Who inspired your bucket list? With whom do you share your bucket list? What is at top item of your bucket list? Tell me about the last bucket list item you accomplished. Describe the

most important bucket list item you have completed. When do you revise your bucket list? When do you expect to have your current bucket list finished? Where is the most exotic place your bucket list will take you? Where do you record your bucket list items? Why have you created a bucket list? Why is your bucket list top item the most important? How do you decide what things go on your bucket list?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you have a bucket list? Definitely, it gives me something to which to aspire No, it seems silly What is a bucket list?

Photo Possibilities: Individuals accomplishing their bucket list items Photo illustrations of bucket lists

Module Ideas: Art illustration of a bucket with list items Dominant photo package with individuals living out their bucket list items Fill-in-the-blank bucket list Map with places visited that were on bucket list List of bucket list items with attributions Infograph of “Do you have a bucket list?”

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Bucket List, Achievements

Cars Interview Questions: With whom do you share a car? Who gave you your car? To whom do you regularly give rides in your car? What year, make and model of car do you drive? What do you like best and least about the car you drive?

What prized possession do you have in your car? What do you keep in glove compartment and trunk? Describe your dream car. What is on your key ring? What hangs from the rear view mirror? Tell me about a driving horror story. What is your car’s name? What is the greatest temptation while driving your car? If you have a personalized plate, describe it.

When did you get your learner’s permit? driver’s license? When do you most like to drive? When do you not like driving?

Where do you park your car at school? at home? Why is your car a necessity? Why do you think your parents trust you to drive safely? How much money have you invested in your car? Tell me about getting your learner’s permit and taking

your driver’s test. How do you accessorize your car to reflect your personality? How do you feel when driving? How many miles do you put on your car daily?

Poll/Survey Question: Who pays for your car expenses (repairs, insurance, gas)? Duh, me Thank you Mom and Dad Share expenses with parents Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Washing car Cleaning up inside of car Working under the hood or chassis of car Looking in rear view or side mirror of car Module Ideas: Chart of drivers with fun facts about cars Matching of key rings with drivers Photo collection of differing aspects of car ownership Painting of windows of a car

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Driving Test, Cars

Cell Phones Interview Questions: Who bought your cell phone? Who is in your “circle of five” friends? Who pays your monthly service fee? Who

do you text/call the most? What kind of phone do you own? What do you use most: texting or voice calling? What is your favorite wall

paper? List your top five things you do with your phone. Outline your service plan. What ringtones are your favorites? Do you personalize them for individuals? Describe how you personalize the exterior of your phone. What are your favorite three apps on your phone?

When did you first get your own cell phone? Where do you keep your cell phone? Where at school and at home do you get the worst signal? Why did you choose the mobile service you have? Why do you prefer a touch screen or a keypad? Why do you

screen your calls? How many calls, texts and emails each do you send and receive in an average day? Tell me how much shopping

you did before you decided on the one you bought? How many images do you have your cell phone? How often do you download music? Apps? How do you pay for them?

Poll/Survey Question: How many apps do you have on your phone? None 1-5 6-10 11 or more Exact number:

Photo Possibilities: At a cellular phone store Plugging in phone for charging Text under camouflage Taking a photo with cell phone Match apps with the owners and include quotes

Module Ideas: Photo collection of sets of friends texting/calling with Dialogues of text message and voice conversations List of functions used on phone with quotes about those features Matching of personalized phones with owners Infograph of number of apps with photo/quote box of apps with owners with their cell phones

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Cell Phones, Calls, Texts, Apps

Class Schedules Interview Questions: Who assisted you in choosing your classes? Who is your favorite teacher? With which of your friends do you

have the same classes? In what grade are you? What is your easiest class? What class do you find the most challenging? In which class

do you have the most work? When do you get to school? When do you usually leave? Where in school do you spend most of your time? Why did you choose the courses you did for your schedule? Why do or don’t you find your schedule

challenging? Tell me about your most challenging class and how you cope with it. Describe for me the class that comes naturally to you and why you think it does.

How did you decide the courses you would take? How did you strategize the selection of courses? How much time do you invest in your classes in a typical day? How do you balance your difficult classes with other courses? How is your first semester schedule different from your second semester?

Poll/Survey Question: Is your schedule more or less demanding this year? Much more A little more Much less A little less About the same

Photo Possibilities: Filling out paper work for schedule Sharing course selections with parents Working with counselor to finalize schedule Asking for a recommendation from a teacher Group of friends sharing schedules

Module Ideas: News feature story Bar graph of poll results Timeline of the scheduling process Question/answer package with photos

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Academics, Registration, Schedules

Co!ee Break Interview Questions: Who of your family and friends introduced you to coffee? Who makes the coffee at your house? Do

you consider yourself a coffee snob? If so, explain. Describe your coffee habit. What brand of coffee do you prefer? What is your favorite mug? If you don’t drink

coffee, what do you order when you meet friends at the coffee shop? When did you first start drinking coffee? When do you usually drink coffee? Does the smell of coffee wake you

up in the morning? Where is your favorite coffee shop? Where, at home, do you most often drink coffee? Why do you feel there continues to be such a coffee craze? Explain why you like coffee and how it makes you

feel. How many cups of coffee do you drink in a day? How do you “doctor up” your coffee? How much would you pay

for a single round of coffee? How much per day would you estimate you pay for coffee outside of home?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you prefer your coffee... Hot Cold No coffee for me

Photo Possibilities: Making coffee at home Meeting friends at a local coffee shop Buying coffee at the grocery store At the drive through getting coffee Photo illustrations of coffee drinkers with their favorite mugs

Module Ideas: Matching quiz of drinkers with their coffee brand of choice Photos with quotes describing coffee habits Favorite mug package Infograph illustrating hot/cold/no coffee from me results Quote package about coffee habits

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Lifestyles, Coffee

Concerts Interview Questions: Who is your favorite concert artist that you have seen? Who would you most like see? With whom do you most

like to attend concerts? Did you get to meet the artist or get an autograph? Tell me about that. Describe your behavior at a concert that most would not expect from you. What is the best concert you have

attended and why? What are the best seats you have gotten at a concert? Describe a typical concert experience from start to finish? What is your favorite type of concert? What collection of concert souvenirs do you have? What is it that makes this so important to you? What fan clubs to which do you belong? What do you do with the ticket stubs once the concert is over? What is your favorite concert venue? What are your first concert? What was your last? To what fan clubs do you belong?

When do you start getting ready for the concert? Where was the concert? Where did you sit? Describe the live concert experience compared to a televised concert or a dvd performance. How much have you invested in a single concert? How long did you stand in line to get tickets for the concert?

How much would you spend to see the ultimate concert? How far would you travel?

Poll/Survey Question: What type of concerts do you prefer attending? Solo artists Bands Comedy Symphony/Orchestra Other (describe):

Photo Possibilities: Fans waiting in line for concert tickets Pre-concert wait time with concessions During concert mania After concert activities Purchasing concert souvenirs Waiting backstage in hopes of meeting the celebrities

Module Ideas: Matching of fans with t-shirts of favorite concert Before, during and after photos of the concert experience with quote captions A cost chart of souvenirs with quotes from purchasers Question and answer interview with concert-goers?

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Lifestyles, Music, Concerts

DECA Interview Questions: Who qualifies for membership in DECA? Who leads the organization as elected officers? Who is the DECA

sponsor? Who are active supporters of DECA? List the recurring activities of DECA as well as any special events. What activities or events are your personal

favorites? What are two important benefits you gain from being a DECA member? Are there competitions associated with DECA? If so, please tell me about them in detail.

When does DECA usually meet? When are your special events during the year? Where are your special events? Why did you join DECA? Describe for me your best DECA experience. How many members are in DECA? How many participate in contests? How do you finance any costs related to

DECA activities and events? How much is the DECA annual budget including any trips?

Poll/Survey Question: How many hours a week do you devote to DECA including work? Less than 1 2-5 6-10 11-15 16 or more

Photo Possibilities: Action photos of DECA activities Typical and atypical DECA meetings Preparing for competition DECA students who have unusual, interesting jobs

Module Ideas: Listing of common activities with quotes Timeline associated with special events Infograph of number of hours devoted to DECA

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Clubs, DECA

Doodling Interview Questions: Who do you know that does amazing doodles? Have you submitted your doodles for any art competitions? What is your favorite doodle? Do you have a trademark doodle? If so, draw it. When are you most likely to draw? Tell me about a time when you got in trouble for doodling. Where do you doodle? Where have you doodled besides on paper? Where do you post your doodles (online, on

refrigerator, on bulletin board, etc.)? Where have your doodles been published? Why do you consider doodling an art form? How did you create the doodle you most like to draw?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you prefer to create.... Word doodles Art doodles Both Not an artist

Photo Possibilities: Doodling in class Drawing on hand Drawing on smart board Module Ideas: Matching of doodles with their doodlers Photo collection of places people doodle Infograph of poll results with illustrations and quotes Art illustration package of doodles with quotes from artists

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Art, Hobbies, Pastimes, Doodling

Drama Class Interview Questions: Who encouraged you to take drama as a class? Which of your friends take drama with you? Who is your best

audience? Who makes you the most nervous? Explain why. What do you feel you are learning about drama? What are you learning about yourself as a result of being in

drama? What is your favorite and least favorite part of being in drama? What is your favorite line? Tell me in detail about a drama disaster.

Where do you practice your assignments? Describe how you feel when practicing in front of the mirror? Why did you enroll in drama? Tell me about a typical drama class. Why or why not do you think drama class

will lead to you performing on stage? How do you select your performance pieces? How do you memorize pieces you have to present in drama class?

How many outside of class hours do you devote to drama class? How do you overcome any fear of presenting in front of the class?

Poll/Survey Question: How do you prefer performing? Solo Duet Ensemble Large cast

Photo Possibilities: Memorizing lines in an interesting place Practicing a presentation in front of the mirror or in front of family/siblings Performing a solo/duet/ensemble presentation in drama class Making a costume or props for a class presentation

Module Ideas: Listing of favorite lines with attributions Pie chart with photos/quotes for poll question Quiz on how-to survive performance phobia Photo collection of drama class preparation and presentation performances Anecdotes about drama experiences

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Academics, Performance

Dreams Interview Questions: Do you see yourself in your dreams? Who else is often is in your dreams? Who would be your dream

date? What is the wildest or scariest dream/nightmare you have had? Describe a dream that woke you up and then

continued when you went to sleep. Do you dream in color, black and white or both? About what do you daydream? Describe an unfortunate time you were caught daydreaming? Tell me what you think causes and are the meanings of your recurring dream.

When do you dream: during naps, at night or both? When you dream, do you feel better or less rested when you wake up?

Tell me where you would go on a dream date? Where are you most likely to drift off into a daydream? Why do you think you dream sometimes and not others? How often do you remember your dreams? How do your dreams sometimes and not other times affect you when

you are awake?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you have a recurring dream? Yes No Describe:

Photo Possibilities: Napping in a lounger or a recliner Sleeping in pajamas Nodding off in class Taking a nap in the car or on the bus

Module Ideas: News feature story Anecdotes with photos relating details of weirdest, scariest or recurring dreams So many out of 10 infograph of recurring dream survey and color/black and white/both Art illustrations with quotes describing dreams Matching of dream dates with quotes

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Dreams, Nightmares, Daydreaming

Eating Interview Questions: With whom do you like to eat a meal? Do you have a daily meal with your family? Do you eat healthy? Tell me

about your favorite server. What is your favorite type of food (Mexican, Italian, Chinese, etc.)? If you could only have one snack daily for

the rest of your life, what would it be? When are your typical eating times during the week? On weekends? When do you find yourself skipping a

meal? Which one? Where is your favorite place to enjoy a meal? Where do you keep food in your room? Do you stand at the

kitchen counter and eat a breakfast bar before running out the door? Tell me why you enjoy eating (the flavor, the company, the total experience, etc.)? Describe how you try to stay

healthy when you eat. How often a day do you snack between meals? How many calories do you try to limit yourself daily? How often

do you have to eat on the run or meals on wheels?

Poll/Survey Question: Which is your favorite meal of the day? Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Photo Possibilities: Meals on wheels Eating with family at dining room table Lunch at school Dinner at fast food or restaurants Getting snack from vending machine

Module Ideas: Photo collection of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals Pie chart with favorite meals poll Diagram of most liked snacks Nutritional chart and quiz of health foods with quotes Numbers box with calorie counters

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Eating, Food, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Exercise Interview Questions: With whom do you like to work out? Who keeps you motivated to go to the gym? What is your favorite form of exercise? Describe a typical workout. When is the best time of day for you to work out? Where do you get your best workout: at school, at home, at the gym? Why do you make an effort to exercise? How much time a day do you devote to working out? How do you motivate yourself when you feel too tired to

exercise? How many days a week do you work out? How do you keep up with your workouts: notebook, app, pedometer, exercise program like Wii Fitness?

Poll/Survey Question: What is your typical work out attire? Grubby t-shirt and shorts Sweats Brand name coordinated workout outfit Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Walking or running Weight training at the gym (use framing and leading lines or mirror reflections) Treadmill or elliptical machine Aerobic, yoga or dance class Stretching

Module Ideas: Time line comparative of typical exercise routine of 3 or more students/teachers Pie chart of poll results with pull-out photos and quotes How-to step-by-step for a specific set of exercises (abs, legs, arms, etc) Photo montage of the different types of exercises/workouts Before and after shots

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Exercise, Fitness, Gym, Working Out

Eyewear Interview Questions: Who plays a role in your selection of eyewear? Do you have the need for corrective lenses? Who else in

your family wears glasses or contacts? Do you prefer glasses or contacts? Do you have prescription sunglasses?

Describe the part of the eye test that you find most uncomfortable. What color of contacts do you wear? For what do you look in a pair of sunglasses?

When did you first start wearing glasses or contacts? Tell me about a time when you felt self-conscious about wearing glasses.

Where did you get your glasses or contacts (locally or online)? Where is the weirdest place you have lost a contact?

Explain how you feel about having to wear glasses or contacts (pros and cons). Why do think you look different in your sunglasses?

If you most often wear contacts, how do your friends react when you wear your glasses? Describe how you hope your glasses reflect your personality? How much do you spend on glasses/contacts in an average year? How many pairs of glasses do you have? Sunglasses?

Poll/Survey Question: I am... Perfect 20/20 Nearsighted Farsighted

Photo Possibilities: Getting an eye test at optometrist office Selecting a pair of frames Putting in contacts in front of the mirror (at home, in car, in class, etc.) Sunglass wearers with and without sunglasses on

Module Ideas: News feature story Photo package of wearers with and without glasses/sunglasses Photos/quotes of glasses versus contacts Numbers packages on costs, number of pairs of glasses, etc. Eyewear and contact anecdotes Poll infograph with eye chart illustration and quotes

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Lifestyles, Fashion, Eyewear,

Family Dinner Interview Questions: Do you eat dinner with your family? To whom do you sit next?With whom do you eat dinner the most? Who

most often cooks dinner for the family. Who leads the conversation at dinner? Who most often cleans up after a meal?

What is your favorite home-cooked meal? Tell me about some of your family evening meal traditions? What is your favorite recipe (include ingredients and instructions).

When does your family generally eat its meal together (day and time)? Describe the place where you usually eat a family dinner. Where do you eat at home when the family is not

sharing its meal together? Where do you eat during a special occasion? Tell me why you like/dislike your family’s evening dining routine. How does missing a meal with the family make you feel? Describe how you feel you are similar and different

from your friends’ family meals.

Poll/Survey Question: How many days a week do you sit down with your family and eat dinner? 1-2 3-4 5-7 Only on Sundays

Photo Possibilities: Helping in the kitchen with preparation of dinner Serving dinner Family sharing dinner together Family tradition Cleaning up after dinner

Module Ideas: Dialogue from a dinner conversation Montage of before, during and after a family dinner meal Package of family recipes with photos and quotes Results of the poll question results with photo/quote pullouts

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All-Seasons, Food, Family Dinner, Recipes

Fashion Designers Interview Questions: Who is your most admired designer? For whom else have you made clothing? Does anyone else in your family

sew? What inspired you to make your own clothing? What is your favorite self-made clothing article? With what color

and what kind of fabric do you most like to work? Describe the wildest outfit you have ever designed? What is the most difficult part of creating an outfit?

When did you first realize you had a talent for designing and making clothes? Where do you get your ideas for your designs? Where do you create your fashions? Why would you prefer to make your own clothes rather than buy them off the rack? Tell me about the process

from idea to actual completion and how it makes you feel. How often do you wear something that you have made? How do you think this talent will impact your future?

How much does a typical outfit cost to make?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you? Sew Knit Crochet Duct tape

Photo Possibilities: Buying material at a fabric store Sketching a design taken from over the shoulder of a designer Trying on the outfit in front of the mirror Sewing at a machine using it as a framing device Doing hand work such as hemming

Module Ideas: Step-by-step how to design an outfit Materials cost list for an outfit Photo montage of seamstresses and their creations Graph of poll question Designer in outfit with pull-outs telling how much each part cost and how long it took to create

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fashion, Talents, Hobbies

Favorite Clothing Interview Questions: Who influences your choice of clothes besides you? Who pays for your clothes? Who is your favorite designer? Describe your favorite outfit from top to bottom. In what color do you think you look best? What would you

never wear? What is your favorite style and brand of clothing? What is your favorite t-shirt and why? When do you most often shop for clothing? When do you decide your next day’s outfit? Where do you most like to shop for value? For style? Where would you never shop for something to wear? Describe why your choice of style best reflects your personality? Why do you consider yourself a “fashionista?” How many pairs of shoes do you own? Describe the pair that you wish you had bought another pair because

your are afraid they will wear out and be unreplaceable.

Poll/Survey Question: How much do you on average spend on a shirt and shorts? Less than $15 $16-$30 $31-$50 $50-$100 Money is no object if I like them

Photo Possibilities: Model shots of diversity of clothing favorite styles Getting clothes ready for the next day Shopping at a brand name store Trying on clothing with mirror reflection of store department Closet with a variety of shoe styles

Module Ideas: News feature story Contrast photo feature of two friends with totally different clothing styles Closet shot with pull outs of shoes and use and cost Infograph of poll results on clothing spending habits A photo illustration of differest parts of an outfit from different people with callout quotes

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Lifestyles, Style, Shopping, Favorite Clothes

First Day of School Interview Questions: Who was the first person you saw at school? Who was the last? Who was the person you most wanted to see? What is the best/worst part of the new year? Tell me about what major adjustment you had to make? What is

your favorite class? When did you finally settle into a doable routine? When do you get ready for the next day of school? Where do you go first thing in the morning? Where do you go last before leaving school? Where do you eat

lunch? Why do/don’t you like this year better? Describe your schedule. How did your schedule work out? How much do you estimate you spent on getting ready to return to school?

Poll/Survey Question: At what point during the day do you need a quick nap? First period After first period but before lunch Immediately after lunch As soon as I get home

Photo Possibilities: Picking up schedules First day frustrations Photographs of different daily activities (think morning, noon and night) Quiz of who wore what new on the first day Congregation of groups around campus

Module Ideas: Teacher and student anecdotes Lists of all the new policies, classes, clubs with quotes from administrators/teachers/staff/students Photo montage of shopping for school clothes and supplies Locker chart of 3-5 students and their locks, decorations, possessions Poll/survey results regarding nap

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, First Day of School, Schedules

Football Interview Questions: Who started you thinking about playing the game? Who is the team you most like to beat? With whom, on the

team, do you feel a special athletic connection? Who is your favorite college and professional team? What motivates you to practice when there is so little actual playing time? Tell me what is the significance of

your jersey. Describe your favorite play and explain why it is cool. What is the best/worst part of the season? What position do you play? Tell me about your strengths and challenges as a player? Does football motivate you to do better in your academic studies?

Where is your favorite place associated with football (the pep rally, locker room, field, etc.)? Where do you see yourself with regards to the sport in 5 and 10 years?

Why do you feel you are so passionate about football? How long have you been playing football? How much do you invest financially in a football season to play the

sport? How much time out of school do you dedicate to the sport?

Poll/Survey Question: I hope to play football.... In college As a professional Neither

Photo Possibilities: Off-season, weightlifting and running photos Variety of practice photos Offense playing action shots Defense playing action shots Sideline shots of players’ and coaches’ emotional reactions

Module Ideas: Sports season highlights feature story Timeline with photos showing a typical football week Collection of practice shots with informational factoid pull-outs Dominant and secondary action/reaction photographs Off the field photo story of coaches, players, parents and fans Listing with attributions of favorite college and pro teams Illustration of favorite plays with player photos and explanatory quotes

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Sports, Team, Football

Halloween Interview Questions: With whom did you traditionally go trick or treating as a child? With whom do you like to share Halloween

celebrations now? Tell me about your most memorable Halloween? What was your favorite all-time Halloween costume? What

character scared you the most as a child? What is the weirdest treat you have gotten while trick or treating? What is your favorite trick? treat? Describe for me any experience you have had at a haunted house or Halloween horror event.

When did you stop dressing up for Halloween? Where did you get the best treats? Where is the scariest place you have ever been? Why do you think Halloween is more for smaller kids? Why do you still celebrate Halloween? How much candy did you usually get each Halloween? Describe how your family celebrated Halloween?

Poll/Survey Question: Why do you celebrate Halloween? To go trick or treating To scare little kids To pass out candy Other (list): What is your favorite candy treat? Chocolate Hard candy Smarties Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Carving Jack O Lanterns Handing out candy to Trick or Treaters Childhood costumes Getting ready to be in a horror house or going through one

Module Ideas: Pie chart of favorite candies Matching of childhood costumes with photos/quotes Infograph of why you celebrate Halloween Photo collection of horror houses and anecdotal stories

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Traditions, Dress-Up Days, Lifestyles

Homecoming Celebrations Interview Questions: With whom did you go to the homecoming dance? Who hosted a homecoming celebration party that you

attended? What role did you play in the homecoming dance/party (planner, decorator, attendee, etc.)? What is your

favorite dance song? What is your favorite style of dancing? What is your best dance move? When did you make your appearance at the dance/party? When did you ask your date to go? Where did you get your pictures made? Where did you meet friends before and after the dance/party? Why did you/didn’t you attend a homecoming celebration? How did you ask your date out for the dance? How did you coordinate your outfits for the dance?

Poll/Survey Question: What was the best part of homecoming dance? Getting a date Pre-/post-dance parties The dance Specifically (list): Photo Possibilities: Decorating for dance/party Preparation of beverages and food Selling tickets for the dance Getting ready for the dance/party Picking up date at house and getting in car Arrivals at dance Action/reaction photos of dancing Sideline shots at tables DJ or band shots with dancers

Module Ideas: Timeline of dance/party activities Montage of action photos at the celebration Reaction photos/quotes about the celebration Package of before and after photos Listing of favorite songs/dance style and moves Infograph illustrating best part of the dance with list of specifics

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Celebrations, Dance

Homecoming Game Interview Questions: Ask players, cheerleaders, band members, fans, etc. With whom did you go to the game? Who did we play and who won? Tell me about who made outstanding plays

for the team during the game? Who was crowned royalty? Describe your homecoming game experience from start (getting ready) to finish (leaving the stadium). What

was the highlight of the game? When did you arrive at the game and when did you leave? When did the actual game start? What time did you

arrive home after the game? Where did you spend most of your time at the game? Why do you think this was one of the season’s most memorable games? Describe how you reacted at the final buzzer of the game. After the homecoming game, how does the rest of the

season feel?

Poll/Survey Question: Did you attend the homecoming game from start to finish? Yes Most of it Some of it No

Photo Possibilities: Pre-game activity (presentation of flags, team entering stadium, etc.) Offensive action/reaction shots Defensive action/reaction shots Halftime show performance shots (band, dance team, cheerleaders, etc.) Halftime celebration and crowning of royalty Bench players and coaches reaction shots Crowd and individual fan shots on the sidelines and in the stands

Module Ideas: Montage of pre-game activities Photographs of offensive and defensive action shots Collection of reaction photographs Infograph of attendance with quotes and photos of all percentage groups Package of halftime activities

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Game

Homecoming In General Interview Questions: Who do you think shows the most spirit during homecoming week? Besides those directly associated with

football, who gets actively involved? Which club shows the most involvement? What is your favorite activity of homecoming week? In what activity do you most like to participate? When during the week do you feel the most school spirit? When do you get most wrapped up in the spirit of

homecoming? Where do you see the most spirit around school during homecoming festivities? On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being most involved), rate yourself on interest and participation and explain why you

feel that way. If you don’t actively partipate in homecoming, why not?

Poll/Survey Question: As a casual observer, what is your favorite homecoming activity? Spirit days Parade Pep Rally Game Crowning of royalty Celebrations (parties, dance, etc.) Other (list)

Photo Possibilities: Representative photos of dress up day winners with quotes Photo series of before, during and after of float parade winners Photos of band and cheerleaders, as well as unexpected fans On the field and sideline shots at the game Crowning of royalty Celebration parties and dance action and reaction

Module Ideas: News feature story Photo montage of spirit activities Photo package of crowning of royalty Collection of photos before, during and after game Celebration reaction shots

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming

Homecoming Parade Interview Questions: Who appears in the parade? Who builds floats for the parade? Who sets up the logistics for the parade? Who

comes to see the parade? As a player, who do you look for in the crowd watching the parade? What do you feel adds the most excitement to the homecoming parade? Describe specifically the sights and

sounds of the parade. Tell me, in detail, the materials you used to build your float? What setbacks, if any, did you experience while planning for the parade? What happened to your float after the parade?

When does the parade take place? When did you work on planning for the parade? Map out the route of the parade. Where does it start and end? Where is the best place to view the parade as a

spectator? If you appeared in the parade, where were you? Where did you build your float? Why do you feel the parade is one of the school’s most important traditions? Why did or why did you not attend

the parade? How long did the parade last? How did you get selected to be in the parade? How much did you spend on

building your float? How long did it take to finish the float? How does marching in the parade differ from marching on the field?

Poll/Survey Question: Primarily for whom is the homecoming parade? Players Past graduates Fans All of the above

Photo Possibilities: Building of floats from buying materials to the finished product in parade Getting the parade set up at the start Sideline shots of the enthusiasm of the crowd

Module Ideas: Map of the route of the parade with pull-outs of participants with quotes about their roles Montage of before and after of the winning floats Decorated vehicles (bikes, mopeds, cars, trucks, etc.) Large/small groups and individual photos of band, cheerleaders, dance team and other groups Costumed individuals in the parade

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Parade

Homecoming Pep Rally Interview Questions: Who sets up the homecoming pep rally? List the individuals and the groups that participate in the pep rally?

Who performs or speaks at the pep rally. How do you get involved in the pep rally? Who special gets recognized during the rally. Tell me one thing that you think is missing from the homecoming pep rally.

What is your favorite part of the pep rally? What doesn’t appeal to you? What do you think gains the most favorable attention of the masses at the homecoming pep rally? Describe the most valued tradition of the homecoming pep rally.

When was the pep rally? When did you start getting ready for the pep rally? At what point in the pep rally did you find yourself fully engaged?

Where does the pep rally take place? Describe the layout of the pep rally. Why is the homecoming pep rally especially important to the game? How do you think the homecoming pep rally is different from all other pep rallies? How much time do you

devote in getting ready for the pep rally? How many past students attend the homecoming pep rally? How long did the pep rally last?

Poll/Survey Question: For seniors only:: which year was your most memorable homecoming pep rally? Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Why?

Photo Possibilities: Setting up/decorating for homecoming pep rally Group shots of classes showing spirit; focus on especially spirited looking and animated fans Performance photos of band, cheerleaders, dance team, football players and other participating groups Isolated shots of fans showing their spirit showing full range of emotions

Module Ideas: Timeline of pep rally from planning to finish with photos and quotes Dominant montage of photos that show group participation Photo/quotes of different favorite parts of the pep rally showcasing action photos of responses Infograph of senior most memorble pep rally with quotes for each set of responses

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Pep Rally

Homecoming Royalty Interview Questions: Ask members of the court. Have you been on the court before this year? Who outside of school did you first tell you had been nominated?

Did you think who won would actually win? Who was your escort? Which of your friends were also nominated for royalty?

What is the process for being nominated for homecoming royalty? What did you think when you were announced as a part of the court?

When did you learn you had been nominated? Where were you when you learned you had been nominated? Where did you get ready for the homecoming

game? Why do you think you were nominated? Why is homecoming such a big deal at school? How did you tell your family and outside of school friends that you had been nominated? How long was it from

the time you were nominated and the final crowning and how was the wait? For winner(s): Who did you think of besides yourself? What did you think your chances were of winning? Tell

me about that moment when you knew it was you who had won. Why do you think you were selected? Describe the best part of the entire process and of homecoming week.

Poll/Survey Question: What one emotion describes your feelings about being selected to the homecoming court?

Photo Possibilities: Reactions of nominees and top royalty when announced Photographs of nominees participating in the week’s activities Royalty pep rally shots Crowning ceremony photographs Royalty cheering at the game

Module Ideas: Photos of candidates during the game Collection of formal royalty shots with escorts Quotes with reaction photos of homecoming royalty candidates Word cloud listing of the emotions that the homecoming royalty felt Crowning action/reaction photo of the top royalty Montage of photos of the candidates involved in other homecoming activities like dress-up days

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Royalty

“Minor” Sports Interview Questions: Who is your most loyal fan? Who encouraged you to become involved in your sport of choice? Who of your

good friends plays the sport with you? What do you like about playing a sport that is less visible than football or basketball? What other sports do you

play? Do you watch your sport on television? When did you start playing? Describe where you practice/play. Why did you choose a sport that is sometimes considered “minor”? Tell me about your best/worst playing

experience? How many hours a day do you practice? How many games a week do you play? How much time in total do you

devote to your sport? If you play two sports, how do they compare in recognition? How do you motivate yourself?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you play your sport at school or in the community? School only Community only Both

Photo Possibilities: Action shots of a variety of aspects of sport Practice shots Conditioning Reaction after winning or losing

Module Ideas: News feature story Step-by-step how-to make a certain play Photo package of before, during and after Poll results infograph Photo of players with quoted fans on why they like supporting the sport

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Sports, Minor Sports

Spirit Week Interview Questions: Who plans, organizes and announces the scheduled dress-up days? Describe who you personally thought had

the best costume of the week. Who did you think gave it their best shot on all days? In what spirit days did you participate? For what day did you go all out? What other activities besides dress-up

days took place? What could have been done to increase participation in spirit days? What dress-up days would you suggest for next year?

When during the week did you think there was the most and least participation in the spirit days? Where did you get your costume(s)? Where did you wear your costume besides school and what reactions did

you get? Why did you or did you not participate in spirit week dress-up days? How do you feel the dress-up days promote spirit for the football game? How did you decide which days

in which you participate, if any, and how you would dress? How long did it take for you to get your costumes ready?

Poll/Survey Question: Which day of the week was your favorite as a participant or observer: ( P | O ) Monday (list theme): ( P | O ) Tuesday (list theme): ( P | O ) Wednesday (list theme): ( P | O ) Thursday (list theme): ( P | O ) Friday (list theme):

Photo Possibilities: Shopping for materials for costumes Making of costumes Photos of each of the dress-up days with distinctive costumes (use some group as well as individual photos) Winners snapshots

Module Ideas: Brief news feature story on the planning process for spirit week Daily photo montages with 3-5 photos for each dress-up day Listing of the daily activities and the winners Collection of photos showing the pre-planning and making of costumes Photo/quotes from those who did and did not participate in dress-up days

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Lifestyles, Sports, Organizations, Homecoming, Spirit Week

Sports Drinks Interview Questions: Who shares your passion for your particular flavor of sports drink? What drink do you prefer before a game/match? Does your team have a common beverage? In what quantities

do you buy your drinks? What ounce size do you like best? Describe your favorite sports drink cup. When is the most important time to drink a beverage: before, during, or after a game/match? Where do you usually buy your sports drinks? Why do you like your particular flavor? Tell me, during your sports activity, when you most need to hydrate? How many ounces of fluids do you typically drink in a day? How much time do you allow between the time you

have a sports drink and you start play?

Poll/Survey Question: Which of the following do you regularly drink? Sports/energy drink Protein drink/smoothie Flavored water Soft drink Plain old water Photo Possibilities: Purchasing sports drinks at a grocery store Sideline shots of athletes and “water boys” Athletes in locker room or on bus with sports drinks Coach getting a sports drink out of an ice chest Water bottles

Module Ideas: Poll results as a pie chart or bar graph Photo matching of sports drink and athlete Listing of players from different sports teams and their drink preferences Collection of kinds of water bottle with pullout facts, figures and quotes Chart comparing the benefits of each kind of sports drink

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Sports, Beverages, Drinks

Sports General Questions Interview Questions: Who first suggested that you join a team? Who has been your most inspiring coach? Who is your most

supportive fan? Tell me about the friends you have on the team. In what sport(s) do you participate and what position(s) do you play? Which sport is your favorite to play? To

watch? Describe the best part of being in a team sport. What is your most prized sports possession? What is your jersey number? What is your best/worst memories of playing sports?

When do you get the most satisfaction? When do you feel most frustrated? Where do you feel most comfortable during practices? During game time? Describe the satisfaction you get from being a part of a team? Why is competing exciting for you? How many hours a week do you devote to team practice? How many hours of personal training do you invest

in yourself? Describe the feelings you have after a hard-fought game when you win and when you lose? How do you manage any overlapping seasons? How did your team finish the season?

Poll/Survey Question: How many sports do you play? 1 2 3 4 or more Your favorite:

Photo Possibilities: Practice shots Game day photos Pre-game routines Action/reaction photos during a game After the game photos Module Ideas: News feature story Series of photos of one player who plays several sports Montage of photos that capture the essence of playing on a team with quote captions Listings that capture the diverse aspects of team competition Question and answer package showing the value of team sports

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Sports, Athletics, Team

Sports Letters Interview Questions: Who presented you with your earned letter? Who did you tell first about getting your letter? Who do you credit

for your athletic success? For what sport(s) have you received a letter? What do you get, in subsequent years, after the first time earning a

letter? Where did you first learn that you had earned a letter? Where was the letter presented to you? Where do you

have the letter? Why do you feel that earning a letter is special? Why do you feel a bond with others who have earned a letter? How does having earned the letter make you feel differently about the sport than you felt before?

Poll/Survey Question: Do you feel a special bond with others who have earned a letter? Yes No Maybe

Photo Possibilities: Action photo of presentation of letters Reaction photos of players sharing the moment of getting letters Illustrative photo of letter(s) for use in infograph Group picture of all athletes who lettered

Module Ideas: News feature story Action/reaction photos of recipients with quotes about earning their letter Photos of players in action with quotes about the importance of their letter List of sports and number of letters given in each Infograph with illustration (letter) of poll results about the letter bonding experience

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: All Seasons, Sports, Achievement, Letter

Sports: The Battle of The Sexes Interview Questions: Do you feel guys take girls’ sports less seriously? Do you consider girls’ sports less competitive? Give an

example of someone who expressed the thought that somehow girls’ sports are not as competitive. Who on your team could be an effective player on an opposite sex team?

What sport do you play and how do you feel it equals or exceeds the guy sport experience? What is it about guys’ sports that draw more fans? Tell me how Title IX has impacted sports.

Tell me a time when you realized that girls’ sports didn’t carry the same reputation as the boys’ teams. Where do you see your sport in 10 years? Why do you think the guy versus girl theory continues to be promoted and accepted. How does it make you feel to know your team sport doesn’t get the support it deserves? How do you (as a guy)

show the female athletes your respect of their teams?

Poll/Survey Question: Who would you prefer to watch in a state championship match? Girls Guys Mixed team None of the above

Photo Possibilities: Action photos of players in same sport Head-to-head photos of players Guys and girls involved in same sport with quotes from each

Module Ideas: Comparing like sports from girls’ versus guys’ perspectives (golf, tennis, bowling, basketball, etc.) Pro-con between two coaches on the status of boys’/girls’ sports equality Guys and girls involved in same sport with quotes from each Illustration of the poll question results

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Sports, Girls versus Guys, Competition

Spring Break Interview Questions: With whom do you traditionally spend spring break? Who do you hang out with on family spring break

vacations? Describe your most memorable spring break. What is your favorite beach? When did you travel over spring break? When did you go to bed and wake up on spring break compared to

school days? Tell me what would be your dream spring break vacation. Where did you spend the majority of your spring

break? Why did you spend spring break as you did? Why were you ready to return to school? How was spring break different from other school holidays? How did you prepare for spring break?

Poll/Survey Question: Where would you prefer to spend spring break? The mountains The beach

Photo Possibilities: Sightseeing Spring break activities like swimming at beach, skiing in mountains Hanging out at home Preparing for spring break Workers who stayed on the job during break

Module Ideas: Map with spring break vacation destinations Dominant photo of laying out on beach Infograph with quotes about mountains/beach preference Anecdotes about most memorable spring break Quotes about with whom spring breakers spent time

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Spring, Break, Vacation

Spring Cleaning Interview Questions: Who motivates you to clean your room? Who checks that you have done a good job? What chores do you have to do in the spring that you don’t do other times of the year? Describe the worst spring

cleaning job imaginable? What is your favorite chore to do in the spring? In addition to your room, what spring cleaning projects are you expected to do?

When do you like to start a project: in the morning, afternoon or night? Why do you think that spring cleaning has become an expectation? How does it make you feel once you have finished the job? How long can you concentrate on a cleaning project

without getting bored or frustrated? How do you decide what to keep and what to get rid of.

Poll/Survey Question: Do you consider yourself a clean freak? Definitely yes, everything in its place and a place for everything. Probably not, but I can find anything I want or need. Absolutely no, I hate to clean. Do you prefer to work... Inside Outside Neither

Photo Possibilities: Before and after photos Inside and outside spring cleaning chores Cleaning up after cleaning up

Module Ideas: Question & answer story about spring cleaning Montage of photos of before and after cleaning with 5Ws & H listing captions Anecdotes of worst cleaning experiences Listing of worst spring cleaning jobs with quotes Infograph of clean freak and inside/outside cleaning poll and/or survey

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Spring, Bedroom, Cleaning, Chores, Lifestyles

Summer Beat the Heat Interview Questions: Who shares your sense of heat suppression? With whom do you spend most of your summer time in the heat? What was the hottest day of the summer? What is the one word that describes how you feel about the heat?

Describe the difference between a dry heat and a humid heat. When during the day do you find the heat most unbearable? When is the best time to be out during the heat:

early morning or late evening? Describe where you go when you want to beat the heat. Where is the coolest place in your house? Why were you ready for the heat to break and fall to set in? How do you cool yourself off when you have to be outside?

Poll/Survey Question: Can you really tell the difference between a dry heat and a humid heat? Yes No Unsure

Photo Possibilities: Outdoor work that requires being in the high temperatures (lawn care, life guarding, etc.) Swimming Pouring water on yourself or throwing it on a friend Sacked out at home in from of a fan or sitting on air conditioning vent Photo of someone sweating profusely in the hot summer sun

Module Ideas: Listing of words that describe heat with attributions Poll results infograph with quotes for dry/humid heat Contrasting photos of same people in heat and then cooling off Collection of working outside (chores and/or jobs) Thermometer time line of hottest days of June, July and August

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Summer, Weather, Hot Temperatures

Summer Camps Interview Questions: With whom did you go to camp? Who also attended the camp? With which friends did you make plans? Who

led the camp? What did you hope to gain from the experience? What was the most valuable lesson you learned? When was the camp? Describe where you stayed at camp? Where did spend most of your time at camp during the daytime/

nighttime? Why would you go back? Describe the best and worst of the camp. How many days of camp(s) did you attend? How much did they cost? Tell me how you felt before and after the

camp experience.

Poll/Survey Question: Which of the following did you attend? Sports (list sport): Leadership Publications (yearbook, newspaper, broadcast) Academic (list): Other (list):

Photo Possibilities: Preparing for camp Checking in at camp registration Photographs of different daily activities (think morning, noon and night) Riding in car or bus to camp

Module Ideas: News feature story Matching of campers with their camp t-shirts Photo montage of different camps Quote/photo package of campers about experience Statistics box including camps attended with other facts/figures

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Summer, Camps, Sports, Academics, Organizations

Summer Jobs Interview Questions: For whom did you work during the summer? Who helped you get the job? Do you work with any of your friends?

Who? What did you enjoy most about working during the summer? What was the worst part of the job? What did you

do with the money you made? What did you have to wear? What were perks, if any, of having the job? When did you have to get up in the morning compared to the school year? When were your shifts? Describe where you worked. Why did you find your summer job rewarding? Why would you want to continue your job once school starts? How did you find out about the seasonal job? On an average, how much take-home pay did you make? If you

worked for family members, tell me how that worked out.

Poll/Survey Question: How many hours a week do you work? Less than 10 11-20 21-30 31-40 40+

Photo Possibilities: Typical summer jobs: mowing lawns, babysitting, lifeguarding Atypical summer jobs: office, hospital jobs Getting ready for work Cleaning up after work

Module Ideas: Collection of photos at work Matching of workers with uniforms Infograph of number of hours students worked during summer List of popular summer jobs Best and worst quotes package

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Summer, Jobs, Work

Summer Routines Interview Questions: With whom do you hang out most during the summer? If you have a job, for whom do you work in the summer? Describe a typical summer day. What are your work responsibilities? Tell me what you consider to be a summer

bummer? What is the best day of the week during summer? What is your summer passion? What was the hottest day of the summer? What one thing do you do more in the summer than other seasons?

When do you usually wake up on a summer morning? When is your favorite time of a summer day? Which is your favorite summer holiday?

Where is your favorite one-day excursion during the summer? Where do you spend most of your daytime/night time summer hours? Where did you go on summer vacation?

Why do you most hate for summer to end? Why do you like July 4th activities? How do summer weekends differ from week days? How many hours a week do you work? What is your average

weekly take-home pay? How do you beat the heat? Tell me how you observed the last day of summer..

Poll/Survey Question: When do you go to bed in the summer compared to the school year? Earlier Later Same

Photo Possibilities: Water sports activities (swimming, skiing, pool/lake/river) Daily routines from morning until night Summer jobs (lifeguarding, babysitting, seasonal activity) July 4th celebrations

Module Ideas: Comparison of two diverse daily summer schedules Dominant photo or package of water sports 2-3 secondary photo packages of different types of summer action ( jobs, vacation, etc.) 3-month calendar with highlights of summer with listing of things you do more in summer Last day of summer question and answer Pie chart of going to bed

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Summer, Routines, Jobs, Water Sports, Vacations

Summer School Interview Questions: Who encouraged you to take summer school classes? With which of your friends are you taking classes? What courses are you taking? Describe how summer school interferes with summer fun. When do you have to get up for school in the summer? When do you get out of classes? Where do you attend summer school? Why did you choose to take classes during the summer? How many days a week do you have to go to summer school? How many hours a day are you in class? Tell me

the differences between summer school and regular school.

Poll/Survey Question: Are you taking college level courses during the summer? Yes No

Photo Possibilities: Waiting for classes to start Classroom photos Doing homework by the pool

Module Ideas: Factoids of how many attend summer school and for what reasons Photo montage of diversity of summer course work Percentage infograph of college level course poll Photos and quotes of summer school students Day in the life time line of student who goes to summer school and one who doesn’t

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Summer, Academics, Studies, Homework

Team Rivalries Interview Questions: Who is your team’s most challenging rival? With whom on your team do you have a friendly rivalry? Do you

have a particular player on the rival team that gets under your skin? Tell me what is it about the rival that makes them especially important to beat. What strategies do you use

against a rival to try to frustate them? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your rivals? Relate an experience you remember that took place during the rival match-up. With what other teams do you share your hottest rival?

Where do you like to most compete against the rival: home or away? Why do you feel strongly about this rival? Tell me why you think this team has evolved as your rival team. How does it feel when you win/lose to your rival? Describe how you prepare and get psyched up differently for

a game against the rival. How do you cope when you don’t win against an arch rival? How do your fans rally with you against your rival?

Poll/Survey Question: List your three most fierce rivals in order: # 1: # 2: # 3:

Photo Possibilities: Action photos of games against rival Reaction shots to winning and losing against rival Fans with clever signs at rival pep rally or game Illustrations of rival mascots

Module Ideas: Chart illustration with top three rivals with their mascot and school colors and quotes from players Listing of wins/losses against rivals over the past four years Montage of action and reaction shots at rival pep rally and game Photos/quotes focused on various aspects of rivalries

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Winter, Spring, Sports, All Teams, Rivalries

Thanksgiving Interview Questions: With whom did you celebrate Thanksgiving? For whom are you thankful? What family traditions do you observe? For what are you thankful? What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

List the special foods you get primarily only at Thanksgiving. Describe what you do on the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday.

If you traveled out of town, when did you leave? return? When did you eat Thanksgiving dinner? Where did you spend Thanksgiving? Do you have an “assigned” seat at the Thanksgiving table? Tell me why Thanksgiving is one of your favorite holidays? How do you get relief when you eat too much food? How long do you have to eat leftovers from Thanksgiving

Day?

Poll/Survey Question: If you could have attended the first Thanksgiving, would you have been... A Native American A Pilgrim

Photo Possibilities: Black Friday shopping Raking or playing in the leaves Assisting with cooking dinner Setting the table Cleaning up after dinner Watching football games with the family

Module Ideas: Infograph of favorite Thanksgiving traditions including foods Collection of photos of before, during and after Thanksgiving dinner Bar graph of first Thanksgiving preference Montage of different Thanksgiving Day activities Listing of favorite Thanksgiving-specific foods Shopping photos from Black Friday

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Thanksgiving, Family, Black Friday, Lifestyles

Volleyball Interview Questions: Who suggested you go out for the team? Who is your best friend on the team? Who is your biggest fan? Who, in

your family, practices with you at home? Who do you feel is the strongest leader on the team? Tell me what is the best part of playing on the team? What do you find to be very different about playing the

sport than when you first started playing volleyball? Tell me about your favorite play. On road trips, what do you do to pass the time? What is the toughest part of serving? What rituals does the team practice?

Describe in detail the locker room before and after a game. When do you feel the most anxiety during the game?

Where in the rotation do you most and least like to play? When on the sidelines, about what do you think? Why did you choose volleyball as your sport? Tell me why you feel a sense of loyalty to team members. Tell me how you condition yourself for the season. How many hours do you practice as a team? How much

playing time do you get? How does the school support your team? How does the coach explain team strategy to the team? How are volleyball season weeks different from the rest of the school year?

Poll/Survey Question: Which do you prefer? Home games Away games Why?

Photo Possibilities: Pre-season training photos Variety of practice photos at home and at school Individual and inter-team on the court shots Sideline shots of players with emphasis on the huddle Coach’s directional actions and emotional reactions Fan support at school (like locker decoration) and at the games

Module Ideas: Sports season highlights feature story Dominant and secondary action shots at each of the different rotations in the set-up Secondary action/reaction photographs Distribution of uniforms with quotes about wearing it for the first time Fan support photos before, during and after the game

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Fall, Sports, Volleyball

Winter Weather Interview Questions: Who do you watch on television to get your weather report? Who drives when the weather is bad? What is your favorite weather gear? What weather conditions do you most fear? What is the best part of school

being cancelled to a winter weather storm? What winter chores do you have to do because of the weather? Tell me about your favorite winter food.

When is the coldest time of the year in your opinion? When do you bring out your winter wardrobe? Where is the warmest place in your home? Tell me the worst place your have been stranded during inclimate

winter weather? Tell me why you like winter better than other seasons? Why do you dread winter? How do you cope with cold nights? How long is the longest bad winter weather stretch have you suffered? How

does winter weather inhibit your regular activities? Describe for me any accident you have experienced from bad weather.

Poll/Survey Question: Which month of winter do you most dread? December January February

Photo Possibilities: Shopping for winter coats Taking off boots outside or in garage De-icing car windows Watching weather alerts on television Hanging out at home on a school-cancelled day Module Ideas: News feature story Calendar infographic for poll question results Photo collection of cold weather activities Listing of favorite winter activities Photos/quotes about school cancellations

Story StartersNotes: Keywords: Winter, Lifestyles, Academics, Sports, Weather