Concludeswith a callto actionRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Readsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)UseshandgesturesnaturallyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyBeginswith acompellingstoryIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onSlidesare textheavyMonotonevoicethroughoutDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointUses adramaticpause foremphasisOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsPoses athought-provokingquestionUses humorto connectwithaudienceWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteProjectsVoiceMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotConcludeswith a callto actionRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Readsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)UseshandgesturesnaturallyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyBeginswith acompellingstoryIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onSlidesare textheavyMonotonevoicethroughoutDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointUses adramaticpause foremphasisOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsPoses athought-provokingquestionUses humorto connectwithaudienceWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteProjectsVoiceMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spot

TED Talk Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Concludes with a call to action
  2. Responds smoothly to unexpected interruptions (tech or audience)
  3. Reads directly from slides (no eye contact)
  4. Overuses filler words (“um,” “like,” “uh”)
  5. Uses hand gestures naturally
  6. Cites a specific statistic, number, or study
  7. Speaks too quickly or too quietly
  8. Begins with a compelling story
  9. Introduces the topic/argument early on
  10. Slides are text heavy
  11. Monotone voice throughout
  12. Distracting gestures or fidgeting
  13. Uses visuals or slides effectively (not overcrowded)
  14. Builds suspense or curiosity before revealing key insight
  15. Invites audience participation (directly asks or polls)
  16. Employs signal phrases (e.g., "for example...", "first...second...")
  17. Uses personal anecdotes to make a point
  18. Uses a dramatic pause for emphasis
  19. Organizes ideas with clear transitions
  20. Poses a thought-provoking question
  21. Uses humor to connect with audience
  22. Wraps up with a memorable ending or quote
  23. Projects Voice
  24. Moves purposefully—not stuck in one spot