Lesson
Portfolio Presentations Day 1
Summary
A confident pitch beats a polished slide deck every time. This capstone lesson has students deliver a 2-minute elevator pitch on their career vision, pathway, and resume strengths while peers practice structured, professional feedback.
Bellringer: What Makes a Speaker Worth Watching
- Students write for 1 minute about a speaker or creator whose delivery habits grab their attention.
- Cold-call 2-3 volunteers to share out.
- Land on the takeaway: connection beats polish.
Instruction
- Walk through the 2-minute presentation arc: vision statement, pathway, resume skill.
- Clarify Group A/Group B roles and peer evaluation expectations.
Activity: Portfolio Presentations
- Open Master Slide Deck in Presentation Mode and run Group A through their pitches.
- Keep three speakers "on deck" at all times with a visible 2-minute timer.
- Group B completes peer evaluation forms during each pitch.
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- For Evaluators: What was the most compelling fieldwork or career insight you heard?
- For Presenters: What is one delivery habit you would refine next time?
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: What Makes a Speaker Worth Watching |
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| 5 min | Instruction |
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| 30 min | Activity: Portfolio Presentations |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Portfolio Peer Evaluation Matrix
Evaluate each classmate as they present their 2-minute portfolio pitch, using this matrix.
Class Presentation
Includes a 10-slide deck with teacher notes. Present from Banzai, download a PDF, or copy it to Google Slides.
Presentations, Ready to Go
- Built-in PresentationPresent full screen, straight from Banzai
- Copy to Google SlidesMake an editable copy for your class
- Download or PrintSave as a PDF or print
- Teacher NotesSlide-by-slide guidance, printable as one handout
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Portfolio Presentations Day 1
A confident pitch beats a polished slide deck every time. This capstone lesson has students deliver a 2-minute elevator pitch on their career vision, pathway, and resume strengths while peers practice structured, professional feedback.
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