TED Talk

Brainstorm and explore a topic or idea that interests you.

Watch a TED Talk and analyze the organization and structure of the talk.

Research a topic or idea that interests you.

Evaluate sources of information for accuracy, relevance, credibility and bias.

Generate questions before, during and after research.

Cite your sources of information, including title, author, date of publication, and URL.

Cite sources of information using MLA or APA guidelines.

Generate a bibliography using an online citation management website.

Write a one-sentence thesis statement that is focused, specific and provides an overview of the main points you will cover in your presentation.

Write an outline for a TED Talk proposal that states the key points and lists supporting details that will be used to explain each key point. 

Write a 300-500 word proposal for a talk presenting an original idea.

Write a proposal that includes a:

• lead

• thesis or central question

• clear strategic structure

• relevant information and examples.

Write a four paragraph proposal using appropriate capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling.

Revise and edit your proposal for your TED talk:

• clarify vague or confusing language

• correct errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Submit your TED talk proposal for our NHS TED Event.

Brainstorm (journal writing) and idea/topic that interests you

Example TED Talks – watch & analyze (Watch one of the TED Talks from the list and answer the analysis questions)

Do research & take notes (research notes Google Doc template) & develop questions (use depth & complexity questions)

Create question, thesis & outline

Use format to create proposal for your talk

Revision/Editing & submission

Journal Writing: TED Talk Brainstorming: see my example

TED Talk Analysis

Research Notes for TED Talk

TED Talk Proposal

Write for at least 15 minutes on a topic of your choice.

Brainstorm questions and ideas that you would like to research and explore.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Journal Writing & Questions

TED Talk: Brainstorm and explore a topic or idea that interests you.

Independent Reading & Notes

Journal Writing - TED Talk Brainstorming

1. Open your Journal Writing Google Doc inside your Google Drive Writing Portfolio. 

2. Type today's date: 11/1/2021

3. Write about a topic or idea that you find fascinating. If you could discuss any idea with people all around the world, what would you talk about? Why? What are some of the questions you would want to discuss? (Write at least 3 questions.) What details would you want to learn more about?

4. Feel free to write about whatever you want, but try to be as detailed as possible. Use any writing style you choose, and be as creative as you can! 

Research a topic or idea that interests you.

Generate and discuss questions before, during and after reading.

Evaluate sources of information for accuracy, relevance, credibility and bias.

Cite your sources of information, including title, author, date of publication, and URL.

Use a journal or graphic organizer to take notes on interesting or important facts and ideas.

Reflect on your experience in English class this week.

TED Talk: Preliminary Research & Creating questions

Evaluating & citing sources of information

Reflection

Research Notes for TED Talk:

1. Open the Gather Information Google Doc.

2. Use your journal writing from this week to help you get started with searching for information.

   • Search Google

   • Search specific websites – see "Information Sources" document below

3. Add your notes and citation information in your document.

4. Complete the  and  sections of the Google Doc.

5. Turn in your completed assignment on Google Classroom.

Watch a TED Talk and analyze the organization and structure of the talk.

TED Talk: Watch and analyze in small groups

Outline

TED Talk Analysis:

1. Choose one of these TED Talks to watch.

2. Answer the following questions in your notebook or in a Google Doc:

   • In one sentence, summarize the speaker’s main idea.

   • Introduction: How did the speaker begin? How did he/she choose to engage the audience’s attention? (This is called the “hook” or “lead”)

   • Organization: How did the speaker structure the information in his or her presentation? What example or detail was presented first? Second? Third? … Last?

   • Conclusion: How did the speaker end his/her talk? What did you notice about the conclusion?

   • Evaluation: On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this talk? Why? What did you like about it?

   • What do you want to try doing as you begin to plan your own TED talk?

3. Discuss your analysis with your small group.

Write a one-sentence thesis statement that is focused, specific and provides an overview of the main points you will cover in your presentation.

Write an outline for a TED Talk proposal that states the key points and lists supporting details that will be used to explain each key point. 

Thesis & Outline

Thesis & Outline

Write a 300-500 word proposal for a talk presenting an original idea.

Write a proposal that includes a

• lead

• thesis or central question

• clear strategic structure

• relevant information and examples.

Write a four-paragraph proposal using appropriate capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and transition phrases.

Draft TED Talk Proposal

TED Talk Proposal: NOTE: This assignment is worth a MAJOR GRADE and is due no later than THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18.

1. Create a new Google Doc inside your English 4 folder in your Google Drive Writing Portfolio. 

2. Title this document TED Talk Proposal and type today's date at the top of the page.

3. Write a 300-500 word description/overview of what your TED talk would be about. In your proposal, be sure to include:

   • Hook - Start by making your audience care, using a relatable example or an intriguing idea.

   • Your central question, thesis, or main idea - Explain your idea clearly and with conviction.

   • Describe your evidence, examples or information and how and why your idea could be implemented.

   • End by addressing how your idea could affect your audience if they were to accept it.

4. Give your TED Talk a title and include the appropriate header information at the top of your paper.

5. Turn in your completed assignment.

Revise and edit your proposal for your TED talk:

• clarify vague or confusing language

• correct errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Submit your TED talk proposal for our NHS TED Event.

Revising & Editing

TED Talk proposal submission

TED Talk proposal submission