Please click on the following Ted Talk video into a google search and listen toand watch it carefully.
*Carefully read and follow the instructions for completing this assignment
*You should watch it more than once!!
*Also, please remember that you can also read the transcript of the talk in Ted Talks, as well!
you are to use ONLY the text(book) aka e-text and the TEDtalk. You may of course
use the transcript of the talk as well as the video. No other sources.
Assignment Instructions
Copy and use this template (without instructions) to submit your
work:
Content (10 points total)
1. Main Point
Clearly state the major point of the Ted Talk.
(Take care to ONLY write about the MAIN point.)
Maximum 125 words
2. Textual Connections
a) Textual Connection # 1:
Clearly describe ONE point in common between both the Talk and the Text.
How do they overlap? What did you learn from the talk that expanded or changed how
you understood the topic in the text alone? Be very precise and specific.
Maximum 125 words
b) Textual Connection # 2:
Clearly describe ANOTHER point in common between both the Talk and the Text.
How do they overlap? What did you learn from the talk that expanded or changed how
you understood the topic in the text alone? Be very precise and specific.
Maximum 125 words
3. Personal Reflection
Describe how this Ted Talk has impacted YOU on a personal level.
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How did it make you feel?
How has it changed you?
What is the take home message for you?
Do not introduce new material from the talk or text in this section
Maximum 125 words
Grammar and Style
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Use title headings for each section: 1. Main Point 2. Textual Connections 3. Personal
Reflection
Clearly address all points asked for in the instructions.
Do not use outside sources. Use only your textbook and the Talk
This is an academic class. Proofread your work
Marks are assigned for grammar, punctuation and style.
(No cover page needed.)