You have 30 seconds to sell your idea ... go! Scholars master the art of the elevator pitch in the eighth step of a 10-part series. They use research, practice, and step-by-step planning to gain a better understanding of the method. Using their knowledge, individuals create their own personal sales pitches. 

Concepts

economic principles, oral communication, business skills, goal setting

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin the lesson with your own elevator speech to the class
• Incorporate a short video as a preview to the lesson: The Elevator Pitch

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson is designed to take two class periods
• Some materials require a free iCivics account to access
  

Pros

• Resource provides printable worksheets for classroom use
• Lesson includes teacher answer keys 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3