Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Beginswith acompellingstoryWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses adramaticpause foremphasisUses humorto connectwithaudienceUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)ProjectsVoiceDistractinggesturesorfidgetingCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightMonotonevoicethroughoutMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotUseshandgesturesnaturallyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsConcludeswith a callto actionPoses athought-provokingquestionIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Beginswith acompellingstoryWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses adramaticpause foremphasisUses humorto connectwithaudienceUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)ProjectsVoiceDistractinggesturesorfidgetingCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightMonotonevoicethroughoutMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotUseshandgesturesnaturallyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsConcludeswith a callto actionPoses athought-provokingquestionIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a point

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