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TED TALKS

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What is a Ted Talk?

• A TED talk is a presentation at the main TED (technology, entertainment, design) conference or one of its many satellite events around the world.

• TED talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes and may be on any topic.

Key Elements of a Ted Talk

• They are timed.

• They present on a topic of choice (claim/thesis).

• They provide research based information (establishes credibility).

• They have visuals.

• They are well executed and planned out.

• They are interesting/entertaining.

• They are well organized.

• Hook

• Research

• Conclusion

BUT FIRST . . . What does a good TED Talk look like?

• As you watch the following Ted Talks you must take notes on what made them successful!

• Be VERY SPECIFIC. It will help you when you are planning your own TED Talk!

• Answer the following:

  • What was the Ted Talk topic/claim?

  • What kind of hook did it have?

  • What was the conclusion like?

  • How was the research presented?

  • Other aspects that made it successful?

@ TED TALKS to watch

• Ted Talk #1: “Why Bother Leaving the House?” Ben Saunders https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_saunders_why_bother_leaving_the_house (10:24)

• Ted Talk #2:“What I learned from 100 days of rejection” JiaJiang https://ed.ted.com/featured/VdQTGGdx#review (15:59)

Use this table to take notes as you watch the talks.