This FREE High School TED Talk Viewing Worksheet is a ready-to-use resource designed to help High School English and Secondary ELA students engage more deeply with TED Talks and other video speeches.
Perfect for media studies, persuasive language units, speech analysis, or end-of-term activities, this structured worksheet guides students beyond passive viewing and encourages thoughtful, critical responses.
The TED Talk worksheet is divided into clear, student-friendly sections that support comprehension, analysis, and reflection.
Sections Include:
• Speaker Identity
• Content & Key Ideas
• Presentation Techniques
• Connection to Text
• Reflection
This TED Talk analysis worksheet supports:
• Critical thinking skills
• Media literacy development
• Persuasive language analysis
• Speaking and listening outcomes
• Exam-style analytical writing preparation
It works well for:
• Grades 7–12 English
• Speech and persuasive writing units
• Media studies lessons
• Substitute teacher plans
• Independent or homework tasks
Low-prep and easy to implement, this printable TED Talk worksheet can be used with any TED Talk or similar speech, making it flexible across multiple year levels and topics.
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