Ted Talks

Ted Talk - Your Story Matters

TAG LAL - Schwarz, Douglas

Objectives

• Understand the components of our 8th grade public speaking presentation

• Begin brainstorming ideas for our very own Ted-Style talk

Open Ended

What do you think adults might learn from kids - if we listened harder?

Turning the tables

We all have stories - and those stories are powerful and need to be told.

Next Steps

• Think in stories - highest highs, lowest lows

• Think in theme - what universal lesson might your story impart on our world?

Coming up

• Watch an example video - Steve Jobs -Standford Commencement address

• Complete two brainstorming activities

• Writing workshop day for a jumpstart

• Schedule private coaching sessions with your teacher!