Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Books and Writing: Joseph Heller
This site from the Australian Broadcasting Company provides the transcript of an interview with author Joseph Heller, who wrote Catch 22. He answers questions about his books Catch 22 and Now and Then and about his view on life. Excerpts...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Exploring and Sharing Family Stories
Writing gets personal when students interview family members in order to write a personal narrative about that person.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Lights, Camera, Action: Interviewing a Book Character
Students get the inside scoop on a story when they create interview questions and answers for characters in the books they read.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Write Talks: Students Discover Real Writers/audiences/purposes
There's a world of writers out there, and in this lesson students discover them as they listen to presentations from local writers and learn about what, why, and how they write in their day-to-day lives.
Other
So You wanna.com: So You Wanna Join the Peace Corps?
This overview of the Peace Corps application process also includes information such as what you get paid, how to pack, and how to stay committed.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Interview With Christopher Paolini
Though it dates from the pre-Eldest days, this interview covers many of the details readers will want to know about -- how the concept was developed, what it's like to be a published author as a teen, etc.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Start Where You Are: Gathering the Data to Analyze: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to apply information gathering strategies for conflict analysis. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Start Where You Are: Gathering the Data to Analyze."
Other
Who Wrote That? Featuring Tamora Pierce
The story of Tamora Pierce's first experience with writing a book is told here, along with details that don't appear in many other interviews.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interview: Transcript From Interview With Pam Munoz Ryan
This article shares the transcript of an interview with the author Pam Munoz Ryan. Conducted by one of the writers from Reading Rockets, autobiographical information is shared regarding the topics for some of the author's most famous works.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Interview Thank You Letter
This informational site provides a well-written thank you letter exemplar. This example of a thank you letter is intended as a follow-up to an interview.
Other
Two Essays by Christopher Paolini
The author of "Eragon" and "Eldest" shares his thought on writing in these two essays. A link on the page also provides a biography.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Finding a Summer Job or Internship
As the summer begins teens rush out to grab the most desirable job. Learn what you should consider before acquiring employment and how to make your part time job as rewarding as possible.
Other
Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Taking Stephen King Seriously
Several related stories are featured here as heard on National Public Radio, mainly centered around King's National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters.
Swiss Educ
Steinbeck, John: 1902 1968
Great audio and video resources here: interviews, speeches and the author himself in various contexts.
Swiss Educ
Swiss Educ: Albee, Edward
A rich collection of resources about the author and his works. Quite a few audio files, and video clips of interviews and features. Most require RealPlayer.
Swiss Educ
Swiss Educ: Lessing, Doris 1919
This large site offers both background, personal interviews, examples of Lessing's work, and suggestions for teaching it.
Read Works
Read Works: Child's Play
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and interview with a girl named Kylie Copenhagen who invented a board game. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Ride Stuff
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with the first female astronaut, Sally Ride. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Bear Care
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with Lisa Stevens, caretaker of the giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Freedom's Road
[Free Registration/Login Required] An elementary student named Areil Chang interviews her grandfather about his experiences when Japan invaded him home in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Read Works
Read Works: Instrumental Talent
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Ruby Jane Smith, a 12-year-old who plays 11 different instruments. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Read Works
Read Works: Instrumental Talent
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a young lady named Ruby Jane Smith who can play eleven different musical instruments. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Child in Hiding
[Free Registration/Login Required] An elementary student interviews her Jewish grandfather about his experiences fleeing from Paris and hiding from the Nazis. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...