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Using TED Talks to Meet Common Core Standards and Create Problem Solvers. UCTE November 2014 Tani Brown tanib@provo.edu. Writing Standards.
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Using TED Talks to Meet Common Core Standards and Create Problem Solvers UCTE November 2014 Tani Brown tanib@provo.edu
Writing Standards • W.8.2: “Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.” • W.8.7: “Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.” • W.8.8: “Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.”
Speaking and Listening Standards • SL.8.2: “Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.” • SL.8.3: “Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.” • SL.8.4: “Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.”
Speaking and Listening Standards • SL.8.5: “Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.” • SL.8.6: “Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)”
SL.8.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims Chimamanda Adichie: “The danger of a single story”
SL.8.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims Adora Svitak: “What adults can learn from kids”
SL.8.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims Drew Dudley: “Everyday leadership”
SL.8.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims Matt Cutts: “Try something new for 30 days”
SL.8.3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and claims • What is Matt Cutts’ claim? • What are at least 2 pieces of evidence he uses to support his claim? • Bonus question: What is something you would like to try for 30 days?
W.8.7: Answer a self-generated question Chris Kluwe: “How augmented reality will change sports…and build empathy”
W.8.7: Answer a self-generated question Candy Chang: “Before I die I want to…”
W.8.7: Answer a self-generated question • How do I make the world a healthier place? • Why do people lie? • How can we better appreciate everyday acts of kindness? • Why is the line I’m in always moving the slowest? • How can you make your imagination a reality? • Why are Americans so perfectionistic?
W.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts Tara Suri & Niha Jain: “Learning to fail”
W.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts Terry Moore: “How to tie your shoes”
SL.8.5: Integrate media appropriately Rives: “The museum of four in the morning”
SL.8.4, 6: Present claims and findings using appropriate voice and speech
Can money buy happiness? Perhaps, if spent in the right way. For example, let’s just say Ms.Brown loves Twix bars and because Ms.Brown and I are friends I went to the vending machine and bought Ms.Brown with my money a Twix bar and now I’m going to give it to her. And that makes her happy so money can buy happiness right? Well, after Ms.Brown eats that Twix it’s gone along with the happiness she felt eating it. So the happiness we receive through money is only temporary. However, the happiness both Ms.Brown and I can get from being friends can last forever. “Studies show that in North America a yearly income beyond $75,000 does not impact happiness”.- Asap Science Studies also show that people tend to be happier when spending their money on experiences and daily pleasures such as lunch with your friends or night skiing with your family versus material things like a $20,000 rug or an expensive vase. “Often Lottery ticket winners report becoming significantly unhappy, spending all their money and becoming in debt”.-Wikipedia Although, perhaps our happiness depends more on how we spend our money relevant to just how much we have. Also, giving money and gifts to others can be more satisfying then just selfish spending. A few years ago my dad agreed to pay me for yard work and chores around the house I had saved up a decent amount of money. I spent some money on stuff for me and some with friends and I found the more I spent money on going to the movies with friends or somewhere fun the happier I was rather than spending money on myself. So in conclusion money can buy happiness, if spent in the right way.
Using TED Talks to Meet Common Core Standards and Create Problem Solvers UCTE November 2014 Tani Brown tanib@provo.edu