TED Talk: A Better Way To Talk About Love Viewing Guide

In order to deepen their understanding of the psychological experience of love and the ways that we talk about it, students will use this viewing guide before, during, and after watching the “A Better Way To Talk About Love” TED Talk by Mandy Len Catron (2015).

Catron not only explores the metaphors we use to explain love, but she also discusses the chemical experience of love. This talk is great for English classes learning about metaphors or love stories (she brings up Romeo and Juliet) and psychology classes discussing love and relationships. It is also perfect for a Valentine's Day lesson.

"In love, we fall. We're struck, we're crushed, we swoon. We burn with passion. Love makes us crazy and makes us sick. Our hearts ache, and then they break. Talking about love in this way fundamentally shapes how we experience it, says writer Mandy Len Catron. In this talk for anyone who's ever felt crazy in love, Catron highlights a different metaphor for love that may help us find more joy -- and less suffering -- in it." - TED.com

Includes:

• 15-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions
• Key

2022 APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Social and Personality Pillar – Social – 2.4 Identify factors influencing attraction and relationships

2011 APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Sociocultural Context Domain - Social Interactions - 3.4 Discuss factors influencing attraction and relationships

Watching the Video:

• The talk is about 15 minutes long. Allow 20 minutes total for students to answer pre- and post-viewing questions. Optionally, extend the activity by having students discuss with a partner, group, or the whole class.
• At the time of creating this resource, this talk is available for streaming on TED.com.

Digital Compatible:

This resource is compatible with Easel by TPT and by purchasing, you will have access to the original PDF as well as a digital version with an interactive layer on top. You can assign this to your students through GoogleClassroom, they can complete it on a laptop or tablet, and you’ll be able to review their completed work and return feedback, all on the TPT platform.

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