Persuasive Oral Presentation Product Pitch Assignment

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Total Pages: 45 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks
File Size: 5 MB
File Type: Zip

Inspired by hit TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragon’s Den, this engaging Persuasive Oral Presentation Product Pitch Assignment challenges students to develop creative solutions to improve their school! Whether it's installing recycling bins, launching a snack program, or another innovative idea, students will craft and deliver a persuasive pitch to "investors" - their classmates. After all presentations, students will vote on which idea they would invest in, making this a fun, real-world learning experience that builds public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive writing skills.

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What’s Included?

✅ Unit Overview – A structured guide to the full assignment
✅ Detailed Lesson Plans – Step-by-step instructions for each stage of the process
✅ Graphic Organizers – Planning tools to help students develop and refine their ideas
✅ Product Pitch Video Examples – Real-world inspiration for students (Internet access required)
✅ Assignment Sheet – Clear expectations for student success
✅ Assessment Criteria – A rubric to simplify grading and provide feedback
✅ Print & Digital Formats – Works for in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Encourages Innovation & Problem-Solving – Helps students think critically about real-world improvements
• Develops Public Speaking & Persuasion Skills – Builds confidence in oral presentations
• Scaffolded into 5 Lessons – Guides students through brainstorming, planning, and pitching
• Connects Learning to the Real World – Engages students by mirroring professional business pitches
  Flexible for Any Learning Environment – Includes printable and digital formats for easy integration

Teacher Feedback

1. "My students loved the idea of Dragon's Den style product pitches to learn persuasive techniques! They had a blast while watching the two show episodes and analyzing the products, as well as creating their own products and pitching them. They created excellent advertisements and came up with great ideas!"
2. “Perfect activity for middle school!”
3. “A fun activity to support persuasive writing.”
4. “This is a fun activity for students to do. It focuses on oral language and persuasion techniques, which students enjoy.”

Empower your students to think like entrepreneurs and change-makers with this interactive Product Pitch Assignment!