1. Opinion Paragraphs, and the TED Talk Activity

2. What is happening around you? Is there anything you want to change? Is there anything you want people to understand better? Is there something you feel or think strongly about? And you want others to hear what you think? THEN LEARN HOW TO THINK WELL and express your ideas clearly SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE WILL LISTEN Created by K.s.

4. Your goal is… to give a TED Talk in English about… the topic of your opinion paragraph… in front of your classmates on the stage in the auditorium. Created by K.s.

5. WHAT WILL YOU WRITE ABOUT? Created by K.s.

6. THE TED TALK PROJECT/ACTIVITY You will write a quality opinion paragraph/essay That explains your opinion well with: Opinions, facts, arguments, examples, details, and refutations You will learn your paragraph ‘by heart’ Memorize your paragraph/essay for your TED Talk Presentation You will present your topic to the class You must use PowerPoint, A Poster, or a white board Created by K.s.

7. CONSIDER YOUR OPINION Make a list of 2 or 3 different ideas, then submit to Mr. S Choose a topic that - you care about + people can agree or disagree with + has good supporting reasons Have back-up topics ready, in case - Your first choice might be too controversial or not specific enough. Everyone must do it individually, but groups of 2 can be made for the auditorium TED Talk event – Partners must be presenting the same topic. Choose something you are ready to research, work on, and give support to Created by K.s.

8. Pollution Biology Food Outer Space Health & Aging Climate Change News Law & Policy Immigration War & Peace Crime & Punishment Clean Energy Transportation Architecture City Design Internet Surveillance Sustainability Science Future World Created by K.s.

9. Sports Olympics Music Movies Books E-Gaming Culture Philosophy Sociology Psychology Traditions Travel Classrooms Technology Education Bullying Rules Clubs Entertainment School Social Sciences Created by K.s.

10. Entrepreneurship Innovation Finance Work Poverty Consumerism Natural Resources Economy Robotics Transportation Medical Smartphones Computers Apps Social Media Technology Created by K.s.

11. What is a controversial topic? It affects people! Different people can have different perspectives about it, depending on their: parents, culture, education, experiences, social groups, etc. Creates debate and discussion Gets people thinking seriously about the topic Created by K.s.

13. Your Opinion Paragraph Must have – A topic sentence 3+ main reasons that support your opinion 3+ details, examples At least 1 refutation A concluding sentence I want you to – Choose a topic Research and study Type your paragraph Then I will correct it Type it again Created by K.s.

14. Homework to give to Mr. K The first page is your topic brainstorm. Think of 3 topics, including your opinion about the topic The second page is a way to organize your main ideas. Write the Topic Sentence and Introduction Write your 3 main reasons to support your opinion Then write a conclusion to end your paragraph. When you finish each paper, give your work to Mr. K Created by K.s.

15. Homework to give to Mr. K The next page is a vocab brainstorm List 10 different Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives Use these words in your paragraph The last page is where you put together your Introduction, 3 reasons + details, and conlusion When you finish each paper, give your work to Mr. K Created by K.s.

16. An example of an Opinion/Persuasive paragraph Do you agree or disagree? Why? Created by K.s.

17. Be these people! Created by K.s.

18. A good opinion paragraph: Is often about a controversial issue Creates intelligent, respectful debate Gives the writer’s opinion about the topic Explains facts to support the opinion Makes the audience think about the issue seriously Can make the reader reconsider their own opinion Balances both sides of the argument (but can focus mostly on writer’s opinion) Created by K.s.

19. What is the difference between fact and opinion? Facts Can be proven to be false or true Examples The sun is hot. Turkey is not yet a part of the EU. Mr. Kevin is a teacher at TED. A Science study tells us that students wearing uniforms perform better in school. Opinions A personal feeling, belief, or view Examples Sunny days are the best. I think Turkey should be in the EU. Mr. K is the best teacher at TED. I think school uniforms are good. Created by K.s.

21. The language you use to write Opinion Paragraphs You will use the language formulas to the left to insert into your speaking and writing. This will organize your thoughts and give your audience an easy way to understand what you are saying Starting your opinion In my opinionI believe I thinkI prefer I feelMy favorite Giving reasons FirstAnother reason To startFinally To begin withLastly SecondMost importantly NextOne last reason Giving examples For exampleAdditionally For instanceIn other words In particularIn fact SpecificallyAn example is Finishing your opinion In conclusionTo sum up All in allTo summarize As you can seeThus Created by K.s.

22. The language you use to express your Opinion Paragraph Topic Sentences Introduces your opinion + Summarize main reasons  I think people should consider being vegetarian for many reasons.  Although unhealthy food can be delicious, I think being healthy is important for a number of reasons.  There are many apps out there, but my favorite app is Lumosity because it makes my mind better in a number of ways. Makes us wonder why we should Trust your opinion Created by K.s.

23. Sentence Starters for stating your opinion  In my opinion, cheese is better when eaten with paştırma.  I think that airplane food has improved.  I feel that we need to express our opinions respectfully.  I believe all people need to consider becoming vegetarian.  I prefer to be healthy instead of being unhealthy.  My favorite app is Lumosity. Starting your opinion In my opinionI believe I thinkI prefer I feelMy favorite Giving reasons FirstAnother reason To startFinally To begin withLastly SecondMost importantly NextOne last reason Giving examples For exampleAdditionally For instanceIn other words In particularIn fact SpecificallyAn example is Finishing your opinion In conclusionTo sum up All in allTo summarize As you can seeThus Created by K.s.

24. Transitions when providing reasons  Fırst, I think that society should support green energy.  To Start, I think health care is a human right.  To begin with, we need to express our opinions carefully.  Second, all students should be able to play sports during breaks.  Thirdly, an app such as Lumosity improves thinking skills.  Next, to be healthy, we need to watch what we eat.  Another reason to invest in clean energy is to save the Earth.  Most importantly, doping should be banned in sports since it’s not fair  In addition, an app such as Lumosity develops mental speed.  Finally, I think we all need to realize what we are doing to the Earth.  Lastly, we have technology to help everyone, so let’s do it!  To end with, education needs to see value in getting students to think.  One last reason is to improve living standards for everyone. Starting your opinion In my opinionI believe I thinkI prefer I feelMy favorite Giving reasons FirstAnother reason To startFinally To begin withLastly SecondMost importantly NextOne last reason Giving examples For exampleAdditionally For instanceIn other words In particularIn fact SpecificallyAn example is Finishing your opinion In conclusionTo sum up All in allTo summarize As you can seeThus Created by K.s.

25. Transitions when providing details and examples for your Reasons  For example, I think that society should support green energy.  For instance, I think health care is a human right.  In particular, we need to express our opinions carefully.  Specifically, all students should be able to play sports during breaks.  Particularly, an app such as Lumosity improves thinking skills.  Additionally, to be healthy, we need to watch what we eat.  In other words, to invest in clean energy is to save the Earth.  In fact, doping should be banned in sports because it hurts athletes.  One example is an app such as Lumosity which develops mental speed. Starting your opinion In my opinionI believe I thinkI prefer I feelMy favorite Giving reasons FirstAnother reason To startFinally To begin withLastly SecondMost importantly NextOne last reason Giving examples For exampleAdditionally For instanceIn other words In particularIn fact SpecificallyAn example is Finishing your opinion In conclusionTo sum up All in allTo summarize As you can seeThus Created by K.s.

26. Transitions when coming to a conclusion  In conclusion, although eating meat is delicious, it is better to be vegetarian for many reasons.  All in all, Playstation is a much better gaming experience than Xbox.  As you can see, in order to have great conversations, we need to be openminded, rational, and respectful of everyone.  To sum it up, school uniforms have more advantages than disadvantages.  To summarize, being healthy gives us more energy, more confidence, and more balanced emotions.  Finally, technology can make us more alone if we let it control our attention. Starting your opinion In my opinionI believe I thinkI prefer I feelMy favorite Giving reasons FirstAnother reason To startFinally To begin withLastly SecondMost importantly NextOne last reason Giving examples For exampleAdditionally For instanceIn other words In particularIn fact SpecificallyAn example is Finishing your opinion In conclusionTo sum up All in allTo summarize As you can seeThus Created by K.s.

27. English 2 TED Talk Opinion: in conclusion… By April 30 th, you will finish your opinion essay You must complete all worksheets before this date By May 15 th, you must be ready to present your topic in class as a big part of your oral grade You must use Powerpoint, Poster, or Whiteboard too Some students will present in the auditorium Groups of 2 or 3 students are OK if I accept it For auditorium TED Talk only Created by K.s.