Pitching An Idea Lesson Plan for 10th Grade Students

Topic: Pitching an Idea

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the purpose of pitching an idea or business and will be able to effectively pitch their own idea or business to a group.

Materials

• Icebreaker activity to get students comfortable with each other
• Handouts with tips for effective pitching
• Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming and organizing ideas

Warm-up

• Ask students to share their favorite app or website.
• Ask them to explain why they like it and what makes it useful or appealing.
• After a few students have shared, ask the class to brainstorm reasons people might make apps or websites. Write their ideas on the whiteboard.
• Ask students if they have ever had an idea for an app or website, and if so, how they handled it.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of pitching an idea or business. Explain that a pitch is a brief presentation that is used to convince someone to support or invest in an idea or business.
• Discuss the importance of a strong pitch in gaining support for an idea.
• Review the key elements of a pitch, including:
• Introduction: Introduce the idea and its potential audience
• Body: Detail the key features and benefits of the idea
• Conclusion: Reiterate the main points and call to action
• Review the structure of a pitch, including the introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Discuss the importance of visual aids in a pitch, such as a PowerPoint presentation or business plan.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs or small groups to develop a pitch for a new business concept.
• Provide guidance and support as needed.
• Encourage students to use visual aids, such as a PowerPoint presentation or business plan, to complement their pitch.
• Have students present their pitches to the class

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a business idea to pursue and develop a pitch for it.
• Encourage them to use the skills and techniques learned in the lesson to create a compelling pitch.
• Have students present their pitches to the class

Closure

• Review the key steps for creating a compelling pitch.
• Have students share their pitches with the class and provide feedback.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group practice activity and provide feedback.
• Evaluate the pitches presented during the independent practice activity.
• Administer a quiz on the key steps for creating a compelling pitch.