Text, Culture & Values – TED TALK

PART ONE:

You will write a 1000 word proposal for your Independent Research Project in the form of a report with subheadings

PART TWO:

You will record a 7-minute MULTIMODAL PRESENTATION in the form of a TED Talk for an audience of young people (the class) attending a conference entitled: Empowering Literature – Voices of Difference. Refer closely to your TWO texts.

• You should articulate a personal response that has been informed by your Independent Research Project.
• The presentation must include visual elements to enhance the impact and meaning of your speech.

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