The speaker engages the audience through personal storytelling about her experience as a transracial adoptee. She uses an expressive voice with changes in volume and speed to emphasize key points. Her body language is open with strong eye contact and minimal distractions to communicate sincerely. The vocabulary and terminology are accessible to general audiences. She structures her presentation with phrases that introduce her story and prompt reflection.

1. Observe the presenter and make notes about what he/she does during...
Observe the presenter and make notes about what he/she does during the presentation.
Complete the chart below from your notes. Make sure to use your own words and complete
sentences. Proofread your writing to make sure it is clear, concise, and correct. Do not limit
yourself to the space provided here.
Ted Talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_jones_my_story_of_love_and_loss_as_a_transracial_adopte
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How does the speaker engage the audience? In other words, how do they create interest in
their presentation? What are some of the effective techniques that he/she uses?
Does he/she use their voice effectively? How? (volume, speed)
What do you observe about their body language? How do they use body language to
communicate? (eye contact, movement, distractions)
Does the speaker use vocabulary and terminology that is understood by the audience?
If not, what does he/she do?
What kind of presentation phrases does the speaker use for different parts of the
presentation? List all the presentation words and phrases that you notice. (e.g. Beginning: "I
will start by..."/ "Firstly, ..."; Engaging the audience: "Think about this.../What would you say
if...")