English 11, CVOLC, Online, 21-22

Create a 30-45 second elevator pitch, on audio, of your proposed solution to a leading issue in today's world (poverty, equity, LGBTQ+2, water, discrimination, reconciliation, etc.)  Be sure to include the issue, your connection, solution and steps your audience can take to help.  Keep Ethos, Logos and Pathos in mind to connect your audience to your issue.  Use economical editing to be as concise as possible.

The video below is for kindness awareness.  

Note: Your pitch is not required to be to this standard.

• Click here for help on Creating an Effective Elevator Pitch

Your presentation will

• Be an audio recording of yourself, that is 30-45 seconds long

• Include YOU as a clearly audible speaker

• Have a clear and creative message

• Feel very polished and professional

• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills

Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.

Learning Target(s): 

Exemplary (6/6): Students can demonstrate critical, creative and reflective thinking to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts, viewings. Students can recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values and perspectives in texts.  Students can transform ideas and information to create original texts, using various genres, forms, structures and styles. Pitch shows complexity, creativity of thought and insight.

Oral Presentation: Exemplary (6/6): Final product is of professional quality and demonstrates great attention to detail in its delivery. Spoken word can be clearly heard without distraction and is delivered with appropriate passion and inflection to support the overall message. Presentation is delivered in an interesting, natural, and informative manner.