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Thank you for coming to my TED talk : a teen guide to great public speaking / by Chris Anderson ; with Lorin Oberweger.

Anderson, Chris, 1957- (author.). Oberweger, Lorin, (author.).

Summary:

"A teen edition of the New York Times best-selling TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, chock-full of tips and techniques to help teens become confident, capable speakers"-- Provided by publisher.

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Here he gears his material to teen readers who want to become confident, capable public speakers. Whether you're preparing a class presentation, an interview, or an online video, you'll learn how to persuade, inspire, and inform others. -- adapted from jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9781328995070
ISBN: 1328995070
Physical Description: 152 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: New York, New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Bringing the Fire -- Foundation -- What's Your Point? -- Audience of One -- Tackling Tough Topics -- Talk Tools -- The Journey -- Find the Story -- Telling Our Truths -- Preparation Process -- Preparation, Not Perspiration -- Wait, I Need to Rehearse? -- Presentation Props -- Open and Close -- Battling the Monkey -- Onstage -- The Only Thing You Have to Fear -- Scaring off Mountain Lions (And Other Hacks to Make You Feel Less Anxious) -- Putting Your Mind to It -- Owning Your Presence -- Your Turn -- Your Voice.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 10-12 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Grades 5-7 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.