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1. Where did Aden deliver this TED Talk? Why is this significant for her? 2. List two positive and two negative aspects of Aden’s time at the camp. 3. Identify at least two achievements of which Aden is proud. 4. What was Aden’s initial experience of education in the U.S. like? How did it compare to her years in Kakuma?
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5. What did Aden do in order to fit in at middle school? What led to her doing this?
COMMUNICATION
6. Why did women contact Aden after she began to enter beauty pageants in her hijab? What was her effect on them?
MANAGING MYSELF
7. What is the focus of the work that Aden now does with UNICEF? Why might this be appropriate?
LITERACY 08 Create
BEING CREATIVE
COMMUNICATION
Write a short review of this TED Talk by Halima Aden for publication on your school website. In your review you should: n Identify the speaker and the location in which the talk was given. n Describe – in summary – the contents of the talk. n Refer to Aden’s style of speaking and say why you do / do not think it was effective.
MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING MANAGING MYSELF LITERACY WORKING WITH OTHERS
n Give a recommendation as to whether other students should watch this TED Talk. Explain your decision.
NUMERACY BEING CREATIVE MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING STAYING WELL WORKING WITH OTHERS NUMERACY STAYING WELL
