Attached are the instruction. you pick 1 out of the 5 video topics and follow the attached instructions.I am able to provide a link if needed.
Topic 1:Rita Pierson, “Every Kid Deserves a Champion”
In this Ted Talk, veteran teacher Rita Pierson makes a passionate argument for teachers to care about and advocate for every single one of their students. In researching the context for this argument, you might want to find information on U.S. graduation rates, information about failing schools, and why some kids struggle to succeed in school. As you write your analysis you might want to take into consideration Pierson’s presentation style—does her smile and warmth make her argument more credible?
topic 2:Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom, “America is Not the Greatest Country”
In this short segment from The Newsroom, actor Jeff Daniels provides a brief, but exhaustive critique of contemporary American. While The Newsroom is fictional, this argument is grounded in fact. Your research for this analysis might explore facts that Daniel’s character omitted from his argument. Is America the greatest country?
Topic 3:”Alex Landau, Traffic Stop”
This animated short might not initially seem like an argument, but in fact, Landau does assert a very clear point of view that he was profiled and horribly mistreated by police because of his skin color. In researching this topic, you would want to find the news reports of Alex Landau’s experience of being beaten by a police officers.
Topic 4:Kevin Breel, “Confessions of a Depressed Comic”
Self-described writer, comic, and mental health activist Kevin Breel argues that we need to talk openly about mental health. Do you think he makes a convincing argument? Your research for this paper might include statistics about young people and mental health, especially depression.
Topic 5:Lindsay Amer, “Why Kids Need to Learn About Gender and Sexuality”
In this video, Lindsay Amer argues that it is important, perhaps even life-saving, to teach children about gender, sexuality, and self-acceptance. After watching this video, consider if you think she made a convincing argument. Your research for this topic might include information about LGBTQ+ youth and mental health and/or children and their sexual identities.