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Interview assignment
Chat with Martin Luther King Jr. on Civil Rights
Grade 11HistorySocial StudiesHumy team
A ready-made interview for Grade 11. Students question an AI Martin Luther King Jr. in a live chat. Humy grades the conversation against the rubric below.
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- Grading
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Chat with Martin Luther King Jr. on Civil Rights
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Hello, I'm Martin Luther King Jr. I'm ready for your interview. What's your first question?
The assignment
In this assignment, you will have the unique opportunity to interview Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. Your interview should discuss the key events and challenges of the movement, focusing on Dr. King's role in nonviolent protest and his vision for equality. Consider asking about significant moments such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. Delve into the difficulties faced by activists and Dr. King's personal experiences in leading the fight for civil rights. Your goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the movement's impact on American society and the enduring legacy of Dr. King's work.
Rubric
Students see this rubric before they start. Humy scores the conversation against it and writes feedback for each criterion.
| Criteria | Exemplary (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question Quality | Questions are insightful, relevant, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's role within it. Questions provoke detailed and thoughtful responses. | Questions are relevant and demonstrate a good understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's role. Some questions provoke thoughtful responses. | Questions are somewhat relevant but may lack depth or miss critical aspects of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's role. Responses are generally superficial. | Questions are irrelevant or very basic, showing minimal understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's role. Responses are shallow. |
| Content Accuracy | All information provided is accurate and directly related to the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's contributions. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge. | Most information is accurate and relevant to the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's contributions. Demonstrates good knowledge. | Some information is inaccurate or only vaguely related to the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King's contributions. Demonstrates limited knowledge. | Information is largely inaccurate or irrelevant. Demonstrates very limited or no knowledge. |
| Depth of Analysis | Provides in-depth analysis and reflection on the key events and challenges discussed. Demonstrates critical thinking and a deep understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. | Provides adequate analysis and reflection on the key events and challenges discussed. Demonstrates some critical thinking and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. | Provides limited analysis and reflection on the key events and challenges discussed. Critical thinking and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement are minimal. | Provides little to no analysis or reflection. Lacks critical thinking and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. |
| Organization & Clarity | Interview is well-organized and clearly presented. Questions and responses follow a logical sequence that enhances understanding. | Interview is organized and clear. Questions and responses follow a sequence that generally enhances understanding. | Interview has some organization but may be unclear in places. The sequence of questions and responses is sometimes hard to follow. | Interview lacks organization and clarity. The sequence of questions and responses is difficult to follow, hindering understanding. |
| Language & Grammar | Demonstrates excellent command of language and grammar. No errors. | Demonstrates good command of language and grammar. Few errors that do not affect overall understanding. | Demonstrates limited command of language and grammar. Some errors that may affect understanding. | Demonstrates poor command of language and grammar. Numerous errors that significantly impede understanding. |
Final Score Calculation: Add up the points from each criterion to obtain a final score out of 20. Convert the score to a percentage by dividing by 20 and multiplying by 100. Use the percentage to determine the final grade based on the school's grading scale.
The historical figure in this assignment
Meet the AI Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil rights leader and advocate for nonviolent protest.
Students talk to an AI version of Martin Luther King Jr., grounded in a curated biography and selected historical sources. As with any AI, students should check important claims.
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Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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They read the task and the rubric and ask their questions in a live chat. When they finish, Humy scores the conversation against the rubric with feedback for each criterion.
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Automatically against the rubric on this page. Each criterion gets a score and written feedback that points to the student's own work. You see every result. Students see their scores too.
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Yes. Open it in Humy and choose Duplicate & edit. You get your own copy of the task, rubric, grade and questions to change before you share it.
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