TED Talk Planning Day 1, 2, 3

Open Ended

How can storytelling strengthen an argument?

Multiple Choice

In what ways should students demonstrate their understanding of narrative and poetic techniques in their presentations?

• By using imagery and rhythm

• By focusing solely on research

• By avoiding personal experiences

• By reading directly from their notes

Multiple Choice

What is the core claim made by the Ted Talk Presenter regarding spontaneity and planning?

• Spontaneity is less powerful

• Planning is essential

• Spontaneity is more powerful

• Control leads to growth

Multiple Choice

What does the author aim to prove about control and growth in planning?

• Control enhances growth

• Control ends growth

• Control has no effect on growth

• Control is necessary for success

Multiple Choice

What are the key components that each paragraph connects in Ms. Perry's essay?

• experience → evidence → reflection → universal truth

• story → argument → conclusion

• growth → chaos → success

• flexibility → innovation → resilience

Multiple Choice

What are the two sources used in Ms. Perry's Ted Talk, and what purpose does each serve?

• A TED Talk and a nonfiction article

• A book and a magazine

• A podcast and a documentary

• A blog and a news article

Multiple Choice

What was the conflict that made the story matter?

• The conflict between the narrator and the airline

• The conflict between the narrator's checklist and courage

• The conflict between external and internal stakes

• The conflict of living in a world measured by deadlines

Multiple Choice

What does the narrative illustrate about vulnerability according to the lesson?

• It is a sign of weakness

• It is a form of strength

• It is irrelevant to success

• It is a necessary emotion

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of using short, declarative sentences and emotional keywords in a talk?

• They make the talk longer

• They grab the audience's attention

• They are less effective

• They confuse the audience

Multiple Choice

What are the two techniques emphasized in the prompt for the TED format?

• Narrative Technique

• Poetic Technique

• Descriptive Technique

• Expository Technique

Multiple Choice

What are the three key elements that a narrative should achieve according to the summary?

• High emotional stakes

• Starts in the middle of the action

• Ends with a pivot

• All of the above

Reorder

Reorder the following parts of an argumentative essay in the correct order.

• Introduction (hook, claim)

• Body Paragraph 1

• Body Paragraph 2

• Counterargument Paragraph (Counterclaim, Rebuttal)

• Conclusion (Call t Action)

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

How does word choice affect tone and pacing?

• It shapes the emotion of the writing

• It has no effect on the writing

• It only affects the pacing

• It only affects the tone

Multiple Choice

What is the prompt for the writing exercise?

• Tell your story of speaking up vs silence

• Write a poem about nature

• Describe your favorite book

• Explain a scientific concept

Multiple Choice

What is the objective of turning a story into a claim?

• To entertain the audience

• To build an argument using evidence and commentary

• To summarize the story

• To create a fictional narrative