English Language Arts9-12+
TED Talk Project: Life Transitions
By Kristy F.
This 3-page project-based learning activity guides 10th graders through analyzing a TED Talk about life transitions. Students will develop critical thinking and presentation skills by responding to a driving question, following detailed directions, and using a rubric for their own TED Talk creation.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this project as a 2-3 day activity, allowing students time for analysis and preparation.
- Discussion question: How does Amy Schutte's experience resonate with challenges you might face in the future?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide sentence starters for their analysis and a graphic organizer for planning their talk.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to research the speaker's background and connect it to the talk's message.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.
English Language Arts9-12+
TED Talk Project: Life Transitions
By Kristy F.
This 3-page project-based learning activity guides 10th graders through analyzing a TED Talk about life transitions. Students will develop critical thinking and presentation skills by responding to a driving question, following detailed directions, and using a rubric for their own TED Talk creation.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this project as a 2-3 day activity, allowing students time for analysis and preparation.
- Discussion question: How does Amy Schutte's experience resonate with challenges you might face in the future?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Provide sentence starters for their analysis and a graphic organizer for planning their talk.
- Extension for advanced students: Encourage students to research the speaker's background and connect it to the talk's message.
- Estimated time: 2-3 class periods.