8th Grade Ted-Style Talk

8th Grade Ted-Style Talk

Day 2 - Brainstorming Ideas

Mrs. Schwarz and Ms. Douglas

Objectives

• To view and analyze a powerful oral presentation

• To analyze the structure of a presentation and how structure contributes to meaning and impact.

• To begin brainstorming independent ideas for our own Ted-style talks.

Poll

In terms of ideas for my own topic, my level of clarity is best described as

• I have literally no idea what to talk about (that's okay :))

• I have a general topic I think I want to explore but I need more clarity.

• I am largely sure of the topic I will be exploring.

• I am 100 percent sure - I feel passionately about my topic and am ready to go.

Step 1 - Viewing Focus

• Watch Steve Job's commencement speech for Stanford University

• How does he STRUCTURE his speech?

• How does the STRUCTURE impact the meaning/efficacy of the speech?

• What is the THEME of his speech?

Time to Brainstorm

• Watch us model TWO techniques for uncovering topics.

• Choose the technique you like the best to start.

• Brainstorm independently for 10 minutes

• Share with small, then larger group.

DIGITAL OPTION

HANDDRAWN OPTION

Your turn

• Select which activity you would like to complete

• Brainstorm independently for 10 minutes.

• Be ready to share!

Poll

After today's lesson - which best describes how I feel about a possible topic?

• I still have no idea! Better luck next week!

• Definitely gaining some clarity.

• Totally know what I'm doing!

Open Ended

Type in a topic that came up for you today that you might want to explore further!