Lesson Plan

Pitch Perfect Structure

Students will learn the four-part elevator pitch structure and craft their own 30-second introductions—then rehearse and refine through peer feedback.

Strong, concise self-introductions build confidence and open doors in college, careers, and networking—essential skills for real-world success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Structure Unpacked

10 minutes

Step 3

Model & Deconstruct

5 minutes

Step 4

Draft Your Pitch

10 minutes

Step 5

Pair Practice

8 minutes

Step 6

Group Debrief & Rubric Feedback

5 minutes

Step 7

Closing & Next Steps

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Elevator Pitch Essentials

Agenda

The Four-Part Structure

Part 1: Hook

Part 2: Key Skills & Experiences

Part 3: Goals

Part 4: Call to Action

Sample Pitch Breakdown

Crafting Your Pitch: Prompts

Lesson Plan

Pitch Perfect Structure

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up & Introduction

Step 2

Structure Unpacked

Step 3

Model & Deconstruct

Step 4

Draft Your Pitch

Step 5

Pair Practice

Step 6

Group Debrief & Rubric Feedback

Step 7

Closing & Next Steps

Slide Deck

Elevator Pitch Essentials

Agenda

The Four-Part Structure

Part 1: Hook

Part 2: Key Skills & Experiences

Part 3: Goals

Part 4: Call to Action

Sample Pitch Breakdown

Crafting Your Pitch: Prompts

Next Steps & Practice

Script

Activity

Rubric

Polish Your Pitch

Elizabeth D. Williams