Joy Luck Club Chapters 1-4 Quiz

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This week's Ted talk reviews

Romo the Robot and the motorized skateboard
To me, both of these inventions were cute but kind of unnecessary. There really wasn't any groundbreaking technology or any reason why these inventions stood out. The robot was adorable-it could make facial expressions and interact with you, but it is essentially nothing more than a toy; it doesn't do anything special or useful. The motorized skateboard isn't impressive because there are motorized bikes and scooters already, and plus, not everyone knows how to ride or is comfortable riding a skateboard.

20 ted talk ideas

1. zen and the art of staying positive
2. how to stay organized
3. what t do when you don't know what to do
4. hinduism
5. buddhism
6. getting through tough situations
7. how to start a business
8. how to write a book
9. how to play sports
10. working out
11. getting through high school
12. being creative
13. how to find your style
14. eating healthy
15. finding yourself
16. finding your niche
17. ways to make money as a teen
18. babysitting
19. fun ways to stay motivated
20. finishing what you start

TeenxTED Review

I think that the girl who spoke in the teen Ted talk we watched was very well-spoken and knowledgeable for her age. She made very good points and that's what made it interesting to watch. I definitely agreed with most of what she said, and I admire the things that she's doing, such as the website. Overall, it was a good video.

Ted Talk Outline

What to do when you don’t know what to do

I’m sure that everyone has experienced it—not knowing what to do. This may sound like a strange topic, but think about it; how many times have you been assigned a project at school and not known which direction to take with it? Better yet, how often are you faced with tough decisions that yield indecisiveness, whether it be what to do with your Friday night, what to eat for lunch, or even where to go for college? Knowing what to do and making proper decisions can impact us in ways we don’t really think about, and these ways can make a difference. I’m probably one of the most indecisive people I know, and over the years I’ve developed strategies for getting to the solution I need—the right solution.

·         Brainstorm

o   Make lists

o   Think outside the box

o   Research

§  Explore your options. Make sure you know all you need to know before making a decision

·         Ask for help

o   It’s okay to ask for help. My mom always tells me that people are resources—don’t be afraid to use them!

o   Other minds can give you fresh or different perspectives

o   No one is all-knowing. Use other people’s knowledge to add to your own.

·         Take a break

o   Think about it, but don’t overthink. Giving your brain a rest may result in a better flow of new ideas and even new perspectives

·         Remember your timeline

o   Deadlines are real and very important

o   Turning in homework late may be acceptable in high school, but in the real world, you probably won’t be so lucky

o   Don’t wait until the last minute

o   Be organized

§  Planners, to-do lists, the calendar in your phone—resources!