TED Talks in the Classroom: Teach students to be inspirational speakers
Ms Gs Got Class
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Grade Levels
8th - 12th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSSL.9-10.4
CCSSSL.9-10.5
CCSSSL.9-10.6
CCSSSL.11-12.4
CCSSSL.11-12.5
Formats Included
- Zip
Pages
38 pages
Ms Gs Got Class
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Description
TED Talks are an excellent and engaging way to expose students to strong public speaking skills. This in-depth unit will explore TED Talks, teaching students how to become a better public speaker. The unit culminates in students delivering their own TED Talks! You will be amazed at your students' abilities to capture an audience!
The unit includes:
1. TED Talk Assignment Sheet: A detailed explanation of the final speech.
2. Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to help you grade your student. Clearly outlines the expectations for each speech.
3. Two Detailed Articles: Students will read about how to give a TED talk from experts. Each article comes with thoughtful critical thinking questions that will inspire students and create discussion.
4. Mannerism Activity: Students will observe TED speaker mannerisms in this engaging activity.
5. TED Talk 101: An informative sheet explaining the origin of TED Talks while also offering my hand-selected sample TED Talks. These sample talks have proven to be my own students' classroom favorites.
6. Brainstorming Sheet: A comprehensive brainstorming sheet to help students narrow down a topic for their own TED Talk.
7. 3 Effective Instructional Power Points:
1. How to Overcome Stage Fright
2. Elements of Effective Visual Aids
3. Breaking Down a TED Talk
8. TED Talk Rehearsal Sheet: To encourage practice and rehearsal before students deliver their final TED Talk.
The unit includes:
1. TED Talk Assignment Sheet: A detailed explanation of the final speech.
2. Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to help you grade your student. Clearly outlines the expectations for each speech.
3. Two Detailed Articles: Students will read about how to give a TED talk from experts. Each article comes with thoughtful critical thinking questions that will inspire students and create discussion.
4. Mannerism Activity: Students will observe TED speaker mannerisms in this engaging activity.
5. TED Talk 101: An informative sheet explaining the origin of TED Talks while also offering my hand-selected sample TED Talks. These sample talks have proven to be my own students' classroom favorites.
6. Brainstorming Sheet: A comprehensive brainstorming sheet to help students narrow down a topic for their own TED Talk.
7. 3 Effective Instructional Power Points:
1. How to Overcome Stage Fright
2. Elements of Effective Visual Aids
3. Breaking Down a TED Talk
8. TED Talk Rehearsal Sheet: To encourage practice and rehearsal before students deliver their final TED Talk.
Total Pages
38 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 month
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSSL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCSSSL.9-10.5
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
CCSSSL.9-10.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSSSL.11-12.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
CCSSSL.11-12.5
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
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