Ted Talk Project Double Block

Silent Read 20 min

Review of individual work: from last week's double block: 

Intro to Ted Talk Project - more info for next week. Intro to project below.

Sample: Ted Talk. - View Video below.

The Art of Letting Go | The Minimalists | TEDxFargo


Your past work - Create a summary paragraph re: piece above.

Review of Individual Ted Talk 2 Paragraph Assignment - in Teams - 


Sample: 

Your Name: [Your Name]
Title of Ted Talk: The Art of Letting Go
Ted Talk is located at: https://www.ted.com/talks/the_art_of_letting_go

The presenter is: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known as The Minimalists. They are authors and speakers who promote minimalism, which is about living with less in order to find more meaning and happiness in life. Their work has reached many people through books, podcasts, and films, encouraging others to clear out not just physical clutter, but also emotional baggage.

Paragraph: 

I find the topic of letting go really interesting because it connects to my own experiences with minimalism and mindfulness. In today’s world, filled with so much stuff and distractions, the idea of simplifying life can feel very freeing. The talk shows how holding onto emotional attachments can stop us from growing and being happy, which I can relate to. By learning to let go of things we don’t need—like old possessions or negative feelings—we can make room for new experiences and stronger relationships. In the end, embracing the art of letting go can help us live more meaningful and intentional lives.

MLA Source Citation: Millburn, Joshua Fields, and Ryan Nicodemus. “The Art of Letting Go.” TEDxFargo, https://www.ted.com/talks/the_art_of_letting_go.

Quote: "Letting go of the past allows us to focus on the present."


Note: You will have up to Thursday Oct 10 2024 in class time to research (locate a Ted Talk that is of interest to you) and complete this project. 

1st Half - lab computers

Task - goal today - to locate a Ted Talk of your interest. Watch and listen. Note down main points and perhaps 2-3 quotes you may wish to you in your summary paragraph (Assign on Teams). 

2nd Half - Start working on your Ted Talk Paragraph Assignment! Library Tables & Laptops.

Final: Due date: Oct 16 2024 - Double Block - 1st half. 


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