Junior Reporter Eva K. had an opportunity she just couldn’t pass up: to interview American journalist, news anchor, and Emmy award winner Dan Rather.
While she was nervous at first, she was also excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and asked some pretty thought-provoking questions (Go, Eva!). Read about how she got this opportunity, how she prepared for the interview, and what she learned from Mr. Rather. Great job, Eva!
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Dan Rather Report
By Eva K.
I’ve met Dan Rather before because my dad has worked with him for a long time. He usually asks me questions like “How are you?” and “How is school?”
My dad just wrote a book with him, and now it was my turn to ask the questions.
I prepared for the interview by thinking of my questions ahead of time and wrote them down. I practiced my questions until I remembered them by heart. I also improvised because I didn’t prepare enough questions.
I was nervous at first, but I took three deep breaths and then relaxed. Mr. Rather was very nice. It was so much fun. I got to hold a microphone, and once I got started, I didn’t want the interview to end.
I learned that Mr. Rather likes to report because he is curious. He said that reporting has a sense of adventure and that when it’s done well, it is a public service. I also learned that he started reporting when he was in fourth grade. I’m in fourth grade and this is my first report!
I like reporting too because I have fun asking questions.
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Mr. Rather’s team also filmed the interview! Thanks to Greg Kaplan and the rest of Mr. Rather’s team for sharing this video of Eva’s interview. Check it out!
