Aula IX- Sketch / podcast: question words

Module 1_8th grade

_Lesson IX_Sketch/Podcast: question words

Sketch/Podcast

Definition of “sketch”

(sketʃ)

Formas da palavra: plural, 3rd person singular present tense sketches, present participle sketching, past tense, past participle sketched

1. SUBSTANTIVO CONTÁVEL

A sketch is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details. Artists often use sketches as a preparation for a more detailed painting or drawing.

…a sketch of a soldier by Orpen. [+ of]

Sinônimos: drawing, design, representation, draft  

2. VERBO

If you sketch something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it.

Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills. [VERB noun]

I always sketch with pen and paper. [VERB]

…balconies and gates sketched on holidays in Spain and Italy. [VERB-ed]

Her hobbies were playing the guitar and sketching. [VERB-ing]

Sinônimos: draw, paint, outline, represent  

3. SUBSTANTIVO CONTÁVEL

A sketch of a situation, person, or incident is a brief description of it without many details.

…thumbnail sketches of heads of state and political figures. [+ of]

I had a basic sketch of a plan.

Sinônimos: draft, outline, framework, plan   4. VERBO

If you sketch a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts.

Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened. [VERB noun]

Sketch out means the same as sketch.

Initially you only need to submit a proposal which briefly sketches out your ideas. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

5. SUBSTANTIVO CONTÁVEL

A sketch is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show.

…a five-minute sketch about a folk singer. [+ about]

Available in: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/pt/dictionary/english/sketch. Adapted.              

Writing and listening relation: Sketch/Podcast: question words

Podcast é um conteúdo em áudio, disponibilizado através de um arquivo ou streaming, que conta com a vantagem de ser escutado sob demanda, quando o usuário desejar. Pode ser ouvido em diversos dispositivos, o que ajudou na sua popularização, e costuma abordar um assunto específico para construir uma audiência fiel.

Questions to avoid asking

Just as important as knowing what questions to ask, is knowing the questions to skirt. If the guest is regularly interviewed you do your research to avoid asking common questions. You risk getting a canned answer that does not resonate with your audience.

As a matter of curiosity, you should avoid asking any deeply personal right away. You can start with some ice breaker questions, such as “What does your morning routine look like?”

Don’t ask too many questions! You should be listing most of the time, thinking of a natural flow to segway into your next question.

Question Tips

Six tips for asking great interview question. Get interesting stories from your guest.

1. Ask unique questions (or you may end up with canned responses)
2. Avoid Negatively phrased subjects
3. Double-check common myths and research in advance
4. Fine Deep questions
5. Ask great follow-up questions
6. Have a mix of thought provoking and open ended questions

Great podcast questions

Below is our full podcast question list:

•  What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
• What is your biggest failure, and what did you learn from it?
• What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a career similar to yours?
• What are the best resources that have helped you?
• What is the one common myth about your profession that you want to debunk?
• Who has been the most important person in your life? Can you tell me about them?
• What was the happiest moment of your life?
• Who has been the biggest influence on your life?
• Who has been the kindest to you in your life?
• What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
• What is your earliest memory?
• What is your favourite memory?

Happy Studying, everyone!!