1. YOUR FAMILY AND HISTORY: AN ESSAY Due May 16

2. PURPOSE: To see how your family/neighbors and history go together

3. Details Interview family members –at least one Over 60 years old Ask interview questions 6-10 page interview essay Put it into a story format

4. Essay mechanics Typed One inch margins all around Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 12 Double spaced

5. No Family to talk to? Interview elderly neighbor around your neighborhood Look up nearest home for the elderly and call about the project

6. Have a list of questions for interview Too hard? Use tape recorder You may provide copied pictures as part of an appendix. This worth 2-3 tests. Mandatory: No do, No pass. More Details

7. Sample Interview Questions Where and when were you born? Where did you grow up? What was your mother’s maiden name? Talk about your brothers and sisters.

8. More Questions How was your childhood? What customs, traditions, activities did you do that is not done now Did you serve in the military. Give details.

9. And More Questions When did you immigrate to the U.S. Why? Tell the circumstance about your marriage. What jobs did you have? Etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.

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