The Great Listen 8th grade Language Arts Luke Thelen
November 26, 2017 App Interview

I interviewed my grandma Dona Zimmerman in order to learn more about her early life and what she was like growing up.

Jane Clemmer shares about her childhood, love of her life, motherhood, and words of wisdom for future generations.

Jane Clemmer shares about being the only girl growing up, blind dates that turn into life long marriages, and the importance of family and friends. Stories about her children and grandchild are not only meaningful, but delightful.

My Amazing Grandfather

This interview, conducted December 30, 2020 in Tustin, California Brady Steinle (12) interviewed his grandfather, Thomas Roddel (81).I learned so much about my grandpa’s life. I learned about some of his personal experiences, childhood and his accomplishments. He talked about...

Oliver Amen interviewing his not-elder Joanne Larson

Oliver Amen interviews his grandmother Joanne Larson and learns about her life and everything about it including growing up, marriage and life lessons.

Grandma j and Joseph

We talked about my grandmas history and siblings and how she liked school and work

Made in Mexico

“He taught me how to be happy” Tegan Blanchard interviewed his friend’s mom Sylvia Roji in December 2017. She describes what it is like to grow up in Mexico, and how the people around her affected who she is today.

Depression Leads to War

Addison K. Groff, a retired minister who was born in 1919 in Rochester, NY, but spent most of his adolescence in Boonsboro, Maryland, is interviewed by his grandson, Edwin Groff on November 25, 2017. He lived through some of the...

Thanksgiving Interview with grandma

This interview talks about Sally Drake's life and her story through a series of questions asked by her granddaughter.

Camila Delgado (13) interviews her grandmother Marylou Liriano (66) about her life and her childhood

In this interview, Camila Delgado talks with her grandmother, Marylou Liriano, about her past, her childhood, and life lessons she learnt on the way to her adult hood. Her grandmother tells Camila about her first love. She even tells Camila...

Lizbeth & Alicia

Today me and my mom, Alicia, are talking about her childhood and education in which leads to when she came to the USA.

My Abuela Elena

We go over the life of my grandmas childhood until going into present day.

The Grief of Losing an Idol

On November 27th, 2017, Charlie Ruderman interviewed his mother Catherine Smith to learn about her childhood and what it was like to lose a loved one. Throughout the interview, Catherine describes her childhood in the 1970’s San Fernando Valley. This...

My roots

We talked about the culture and big impact situations that occured

Childhood memories

I’ve talked to my partner about his upbringing. As well as his childhood.

School interview

My grandfather discusses what his childhood was like.

Bailey Barden interviews her mother, Felicia Sabatelli, asking questions about her life in their home in Port Jefferson, New York

In this interview, conducted November 29, 2022, in Port Jefferson, New York, Bailey Barden (13) interviews her mother, Felicia Sabatelli(53) about her life. Mrs.Sabatelli answers questions about her life. The questions vary from childhood memories to more recent ones. At...

Zach Comi and his mom, Melissa Comi talk about her life.

In this interview, on November 25, 2018, in Lansdowne VA. Zach Comi interviews his mom Melissa Comi. They talk about her husband, jobs, childhood, and memories.

The Great Thanksgiving Litsen

My grandma and I talked about her childhood. And what she and my mother were like as kids

Learning More About My Family

In this interview, I talked to my aunt, Yiting Zhu, about the experiences in the past as well as what who she is as an individual. She talks about how her school life was like and the things she has...

“Person with a Purpose”

During Thanksgiving, Jeffrey interviewed his mother, Corinna. Throughout the discussion, Jeffrey ask questions about her identity such as her childhood that made her the person she is today. To add on, Corinna also discusses a few life lessons and experiences...