Don't put words in their mouth — Interview Corner · Free Press
You are interviewing pupils after Pinecove's new playground opened. Free Press game on MyLeoNes for ages 7–17; invented stories, not real news.
Your task
Sort the questions: neutral, or leading (pushing toward an answer)?
- A leading question already contains the answer you want ('Don't you agree…?'). People may just agree to be polite, and then the quote is not really theirs.
- Invented newsrooms and stories to learn from, not real news. Before sharing anything about real people, ask a trusted adult.
- Never share private details of anyone. Nothing about you is collected.
Score
- How news works — You understood how this part of journalism works.
- Truth & accuracy — You checked the facts before telling them.
- Fair & kind — You were fair to the people in the story.
In real life
Many interview guides for reporters advise neutral, open questions so that people describe events in their own words.
Interview Corner
Invented stories and newsrooms to learn from, not real news. Ask a trusted adult before sharing anything about real people. Nothing about you is collected; progress stays on this device.
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