Local Kid Reporters Interview Each Other

Did you ever wonder how the Scholastic News Magazine gets its articles for kids in the schools to read?

During winter break, my brother and I were interviewed by Scholastic Kids Press Corps Reporter, Abby, 11, in sixth grade from Virginia.  She found out about Caring Kids Cards when she searched the internet.

Abby has been doing this for one month. This is going to be her first article. She enjoys writing and does it for the experience. Abby found this opportunity in the newspaper.

She says, "it is very fun, you are expressing yourself and that reflects who you are." 

Here are some of Abby's tips to writing articles:

• Write a draft, then read it over, after that, edit it.
• Don't put excess information. If you put too many details, you won't get the main idea.
• Don't ask personal questions.
• Stay on topic. Ask questions about the topic.
• Add a little bit of detail.
• Ask other people for questions they have.
• Don't write word for word.
• Listen carefully to what the person is saying.
• Be yourself. Add your own little touch.

Aiden said, "Yay it was nice" to be interviewed. He also said, "it is a good thing when people write articles, because that teaches everybody that reads it you can make a difference." 

After Abby finished her interview, I interviewed Abby for this article.

It is a fun moment for a kid reporter to be interviewed by a kid reporter. We had a great time sharing each others experiences.