2.4: Question Practice: Profile Stanton

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Watching a Video Profile

Brandon Stanton

Video Preview

Watch the video profile about Brandon Stanton. After you watch the video one time, write a few keywords or sentences in your notes. What surprised or interested you about the video? Discuss with your classmates.

Watch Again

Watch the video a second time. This time, imagine that you are the journalist writing a profile of Brandon Stanton. What questions should you ask him to find out more information about his passions? Interviewers should always ask open-ended questions. Open-ended questions begin with a "wh" question word and allow for a long answer. Stop the video at the suggested points below and take a few minutes to write down an open-ended question for Brandon. The first question has been written for you as an example.

Open-ended question words are what, when, where, why, who, how. Try to start your question with one of these words.

Example: What do you love about your job?