Lesson
Mock Interviews: Day 2
Summary
This is Day 2 of 2 with 1-on-1 formal teacher interviews. This activity puts that theory into practice with live interview rotations, giving every student either a formal evaluation or hands-on peer practice.
Bellringer: The First 10 Seconds
- Students write 4 physical actions they'll take from name-call to sitting down
- Cold-call 2 students to share their list and set a focused tone
Instruction
- Explain today's split setup: Group B does 1-on-1 teacher evaluations, Group A does peer rotations
- Walk through the formal grading rubric weighting, emphasizing STAR execution
Activity: Mock Interview Rotations
- Group B: call students individually for 3-minute formal interviews using the rubric
- Group A: pair students for two 6-minute rotations using the Conduct an Interview worksheet, keeping questions hidden
- Circulate to support both groups simultaneously
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- Turn in your completed Post-Interview Reflection sheet.
- Verify that your Unit 4 portfolio folder contains Artifact #4 and the Conduct an Interview sheets.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: The First 10 Seconds |
|
| 5 min | Instruction |
|
| 30 min | Activity: Mock Interview Rotations |
|
| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
|
Lesson Prep
Conduct an Interview
Plan and run an informational interview, then record what you learned.
Class Presentation
Includes an 11-slide deck with teacher notes. Present from Banzai, download a PDF, or copy it to Google Slides.
Presentations, Ready to Go
- Built-in PresentationPresent full screen, straight from Banzai
- Copy to Google SlidesMake an editable copy for your class
- Download or PrintSave as a PDF or print
- Teacher NotesSlide-by-slide guidance, printable as one handout
Unit 4: Job Search & Interview Prep
Interview Prep
Hiring managers decide whether you're a serious contender before you've answered a single technical question. Explore first impressions, the STAR method for behavioral questions, and how to turn the interview around by asking smart questions of your own.
Mock Interviews: Day 1
A great interview partner isn't the one who says "you were amazing." It's the one who tells you exactly what to fix. This is Day 1 of 2 dedicated to formal 1-on-1 job interviews with the teacher.
Mock Interviews: Day 2
This is Day 2 of 2 with 1-on-1 formal teacher interviews. This activity puts that theory into practice with live interview rotations, giving every student either a formal evaluation or hands-on peer practice.
How do Banzai lesson plans work? See the FAQ.