Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyPoses athought-provokingquestionReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUses adramaticpause foremphasisConcludeswith a callto actionEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)UseshandgesturesnaturallyBeginswith acompellingstoryDistractinggesturesorfidgetingWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onProjectsVoiceMonotonevoicethroughoutUses humorto connectwithaudienceInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Slidesare textheavyOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyPoses athought-provokingquestionReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUses adramaticpause foremphasisConcludeswith a callto actionEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)UseshandgesturesnaturallyBeginswith acompellingstoryDistractinggesturesorfidgetingWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onProjectsVoiceMonotonevoicethroughoutUses humorto connectwithaudienceInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Slidesare textheavyOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)

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