Monday, May 28, 2012

Your Final

AP Language TED Talks

Speak with Authority

You have the opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes maximum about a topic of your choice.  You will present your own TED Talk to our class.  

Advice on Ted Talk presentation 

Rubric

Start by checking out these ted talks

A Quality TED Talk has the following qualities:
  • connects with a wider audience
  • has evidence of research
  • enthusiasm!!!
  • contains useful information and thought provoking information
  • reflective
  • makes a difference
  • contains credible sources (2 is recommended)

Consider:
  • what are you curious about?
  • what do you think others should know about? 
  • what are you interested in?
  • what message would you like to share in your personal statement that you can build upon? 

Points: 25 

Examples: 10 things you never knew about Navy Seals 
                   How to prepare sushi and why should you care  
                   What family means and how do I know? 
                   Digital scrapbooking and why should anyone care 

Use your talent, imagination, and passion - what message / advice do you want to share