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Printable 8th grade author interview worksheet with prompts for recording the author's name and responding to their story.
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This printable worksheet guides 8th graders through an author interview with four open-response prompts. Students record the author's name, summarize the story, identify one element they liked, and ask one question about it. Useful for author visits, writing workshops, or literature discussion in the classroom.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Writing
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated June 2026

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