Goal: To finalize your personal list of commandments for your presentation.
There are two things in the news right now that relate to our previous work. First, the unrest in Baltimore provides a stark portrait of the impact of inequality in our nation. I urge you watch this 7 minute report from last night’s News Hour.
Second, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in a case that would legalize gay marriage across the country. At issue is the protection of the 14th amendment. To get up to speed this segment on the News Hour has audio clips from the hearing.
I’ll mention these but I don’t want to cut into your work time today, so we’ll start with the TED talk by Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity? This is the most watched TED talk of all time. Pay attention to how he builds rapport with his audience. Matt and I want to cultivate this skill in you. We'll watch this with our graphic organizer. Debrief organizer in small groups or as one large group. Compare the notes you've taken after the two TED talks we've looked at so far with the TED commandments. Highlight the ones that you feel are most important.
Next, I want you to annotate your rubric. One happy face, one sad face, one question that you have about how you'll be evaluated. We'll discuss this as a whole group
After this, you'll use the article Making presentations in the TED Style. to pick a style that's right for you. Share this with your group and explain the reasons for your choice. Play to your strengths! This article has an incredible list of talks done in different styles. If you haven't yet, watch the talk related to your preferred style.
Finally, before break you should get more practice with the rubric by watching at least half of a student exemplar talk from last year.
Jessie (Introverts)
Sam (Tea: medicinal properties)
Molly 1 and Molly 2 (Ed and Standardized testing)
Eli (deaf culture)
Ellie (feminism and world peace)
Greyson (space exploration)
Hanna (...)
Hunter
John (Is it time to let the panda die?)
Martina
Shannon (Art and education)
Consider the following:
a. Do they clearly state their research question and thesis
b.. What was their hook? Was it effective? Why/why not?
c. How did this person use positive elements of their own personality to authentically cultivate relationships with their audience
Are you ready to start planning your talk? Use this handout from Matt to get started.
Homework due Thursday, April 30th
Finish watching one of the student exemplars above and answering the questions.
Begin preparing for your talk. Use this handout from Matt to get started.
Some of you will need to figure out how to address specific feedback that I provide on your paper. This is important and productive work. If there are gaps in your paper, you want to close them at least in your own mind so there aren't gaps in your presentation.
There are two things in the news right now that relate to our previous work. First, the unrest in Baltimore provides a stark portrait of the impact of inequality in our nation. I urge you watch this 7 minute report from last night’s News Hour.
Second, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in a case that would legalize gay marriage across the country. At issue is the protection of the 14th amendment. To get up to speed this segment on the News Hour has audio clips from the hearing.
I’ll mention these but I don’t want to cut into your work time today, so we’ll start with the TED talk by Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity? This is the most watched TED talk of all time. Pay attention to how he builds rapport with his audience. Matt and I want to cultivate this skill in you. We'll watch this with our graphic organizer. Debrief organizer in small groups or as one large group. Compare the notes you've taken after the two TED talks we've looked at so far with the TED commandments. Highlight the ones that you feel are most important.
Next, I want you to annotate your rubric. One happy face, one sad face, one question that you have about how you'll be evaluated. We'll discuss this as a whole group
After this, you'll use the article Making presentations in the TED Style. to pick a style that's right for you. Share this with your group and explain the reasons for your choice. Play to your strengths! This article has an incredible list of talks done in different styles. If you haven't yet, watch the talk related to your preferred style.
Finally, before break you should get more practice with the rubric by watching at least half of a student exemplar talk from last year.
Jessie (Introverts)
Sam (Tea: medicinal properties)
Molly 1 and Molly 2 (Ed and Standardized testing)
Eli (deaf culture)
Ellie (feminism and world peace)
Greyson (space exploration)
Hanna (...)
Hunter
John (Is it time to let the panda die?)
Martina
Shannon (Art and education)
Consider the following:
a. Do they clearly state their research question and thesis
b.. What was their hook? Was it effective? Why/why not?
c. How did this person use positive elements of their own personality to authentically cultivate relationships with their audience
Are you ready to start planning your talk? Use this handout from Matt to get started.
Homework due Thursday, April 30th
Finish watching one of the student exemplars above and answering the questions.
Begin preparing for your talk. Use this handout from Matt to get started.
Some of you will need to figure out how to address specific feedback that I provide on your paper. This is important and productive work. If there are gaps in your paper, you want to close them at least in your own mind so there aren't gaps in your presentation.