Provisional Identification Interview Questions — Grades 4–12



Provisional Identification and Placement Procedures During Periods of Extended School Closures Sample Questions Suggested for Student InterviewsGrades 4-12Grades 4-12 Low Level QuestionsHow are you?How old are you?What is today's date? Have you lived outside of the United States? Where did you live?What country does your family come from?How many brothers and sisters do you have? How old are they?How do you help your mom and dad at home?What is your favorite thing to do at home?Name 3 things you can see in your room.Look around the room. Where do you see your favorite color?What foods do you like to eat? What do you eat for breakfast?What time do you usually go to bed?Who is your best friend?How do you communicate with your friends?What do you enjoy doing with your friends?Do you like to go outside? Where do you go?What games do you like to play?What hobby or activity do you enjoy most?Can you count to…?What grade are you in? What do you like about school?What do like to do after school?What is your favorite thing to do on summer vacation?What is your favorite… (book, food, game, season, snack, sport, song, etc.)? Why?What do you want to be when you grow up? (Why extension for mid-level question?)If on ZOOM: Visual support is key! Show a picture and ask questions such as: What's this? What is the student doing? Grades 4-12 Moderate Level QuestionsTell me about your family.Describe a tradition that you have in your culture or family.Tell me about a holiday in your country. What do you do to celebrate?How do you help out around the house? Can you describe some of the chores you do at home?Do you have a pet? What kind of animal is it?Do you know a lot about a certain kind of animal? Tell me about that animal? What are your hobbies and what do you like about them?What is an activity you like to do on the weekend, and why?Can you share a special/favorite memory?Describe a typical school day in your previous school.How did your previous school and classroom look like? What class did you like most? Why?Tell me something you liked about your last school.What do you like about school and why?What would you recommend to a student moving to your old school? What is your favorite subject to study in school? Why?How do you feel about coming to this school?What unique experiences are you bringing with you to our school district?What do you think might be challenging for you in your new school?What is the hardest thing for you about going to a new school? How will you make new friends?How do you think your new school will be different from your previous school? Do you think it is harder or easier to learn a second language when you are in school? Why? What is your opinion about school uniforms?What are some rules that should be in place for technology use in schools? What would be appropriate consequences for misuse of technology?What do you think makes a great teacher?What is the hardest thing about staying at home? Why?Can you talk about your favorite season of the year and favorite activities during that time?Tell me about your favorite activities to do during spring.Tell me about your favorite game/activity/hobby. What is your favorite sport? Why?Describe how to do something step by step (play a game, cook food, etc.)Can you describe your favorite singer or sports star?What TV shows/music do you like? WhyWhat is your favorite movie? Why is it your favorite movie?What is your favorite book? Tell me what happens in the story. Why is it your favorite?Who is your favorite book/tv character and why?What is your favorite place to visit? Why?What are the benefits of living a city or in the country? Why?Tell me about a special place where you have been. What made it special?Where is one place you would like to visit and why? Tell me about your best friend. What makes him/her a good friend?How can you show kindness to a friend?What is your favorite activity to do with friends and why?How do you like to celebrate your birthday?Tell me about a situation when you felt hopeful. What was happening at the time? What was the result?Who is someone you admire? Why do you respect or admire that person?If you could have one wish, what would it be. Why?What would you like to do tomorrow?If on ZOOM: Provide a visual. Ask questions about what's happening in the picture and extend to the student. For example, what is the student doing? What do you like doing? Grades 4-12 High Level QuestionsHow do you feel about continuing remote learning until June?How do you stay active during the time off from school? How do you stay motivated?Why do you think it's important to get an education?What do you hope to learn this year? Why is this important to you?If you could give any advice to other students, what message would you share?What are some of the biggest differences and similarities you have noticed between the USA and your home country? What is the most important thing that has happened to you? Talk about something that has affected you in your life.Can you tell me about a person in your life that had meant a lot to you? How have they impacted your life/inspired you?In your opinion, who is a hero in your community (or your life)? Explain what makes this person a hero.Describe what you think makes a great leader.What are the qualities of a good mentor and why? What would you do to make a difference in the world? Why?If you could change anything about the world, what would it be and why?What is a problem or issue in your community? Describe why you believe this is a problem.In our current times, how can we help older people who may live alone? How can you support someone who is going through a difficult time?How do you keep yourself and others safe?How can you help if someone is being bullied?Please describe a difficult decision you had to make. Why was it difficult? What was the outcome?What would you do if there was a fire in the house? Tell me something I might not know about the place where you were born.Tell me about a time when you encountered a problem at school. What did you do to solve the problem?Describe a time when you were happy. How would you define happiness?How do you define success?If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why would you choose that location?What do you like to do to relax? Why would you recommend this activity to someone else who would like to relax?How does music/sport impact your life?Can you compare and contrast you favorite (food/sport/school subject/season) to your least favorite (food/sport/ school subject/season)?If you could plan your favorite day, what would you do?What do you want to do after high school? What skills do you already have to get there? What do you still need to work on?What job would you never want to do? Why? If you could have any job what would you choose and why? Give 2-3 reasons to support your answer.Would you rather be the smartest person in the world or wisest person in the world? ................
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