TED Talk Proposal

Name______Date______Period______

TED Talk Proposal

Refer to the list of topics that I have given to you. Remember that they are only suggestions, and it is not mandatory that your topic comes from the list provided. If there is an unlisted topic that you prefer to address, you may choose that area of focus as long as you’ve met all of the criteria outlined below:

My topic is:______.

My thesis statement is:______.

My focus areas are:

 ______

 ______.

My props are (at least one is required):

 ______

Example:.

My topic is _____attention deficit disorder______.

My thesis statement is: Diet is an effective treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder.

My focus areas are:

 Impact of foods high in sugar

 Impact of food additives and unnatural chemicals

 Impact of lean meats, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

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My son/daughter has permission to speak on the above topic, and I commit to allowing him or her to prepare for this presentation with limited assistance from me. ______Signature of Parent(s)

I understand that once my topic is chosen and approved, I am not allowed to change my topic without consulting my teacher. ______(Student’s Signature)

Teacher’s Signature for Verification______