CVESDTALKS STUDENT SUPPORT PAGE

4 Lessons

5 Videos

4th – Middle School

Skill Level

1h

Duration

English

Language

Overview

Hello students and support! We are so happy that you are here. On this page are support videos to help you (or your child) with CVESDTALKS. For additional support, please talk with your teachers about important dates and resources.

Who is the course for?

This course is for CVESD students who are participating in CVESDTALKS. The resources are to be used to help students prepare. Parents and teachers, please make every effort to support your child in developing the talk of their life.

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Learning Path

Lesson 1 – What is a TED Talk
The purpose of a talk is to inform, inspire your audience to consider their idea.
Video 9 Min

Lesson 2 – How to Come Up with an Idea
In this video we will share how to develop an idea worth sharing and explore this year’s theme, “Peace is Possible.”

Lesson 3 – The Elements of a Speech

In this video, we will help students understand the elements of a good talk and how to use them in your speech.

Video 19 Min

Lesson 4 – How to Start your Speech

In this video, we will share various ways to start a talk to capture the attention of the audience.

Video 14 Min

Additional Support

https://youtu.be/9tTZmI_EUE0https://youtu.be/8IbheB2-ixMhttps://youtu.be/j3K4zKRZpTMhttps://youtu.be/CXFb_io55bghttps://youtu.be/0aFHa5lKL9ghttps://youtu.be/xugUgskGY7Y

Important Dates

Students, please work your teacher and principal to prepare for CVESDTALKS.

April 7th : 4th Grade Winners Selected
April 8th: 5th Grade Winners Selected
April 9th: 6th Grade and Middle School Winners Selected
May 19th: Winners Presented to the CVESD Board