Time for:
- Prepare: 10 min
- Implementation: 15-20 min
Type(s) of Essential(s):
Social & Emotional Growth
Design
Prerequisite:
- Is a prerequisite: Yes
- Has a prerequisite: Yes
Overview
Educators review pitch essentials with learners.
Goals and Outcomes
Goal: Learners become knowledgeable about the specific components to include in their pitch.
Outcomes: Learners enhance their communication skills and knowledge of the design process as they identify components required to design and present their game pitch.
Materials
There are two pitch options for learners.
Option 1:
Game Idea and Prototype Pitch Essentials sheet. If printed, include a writing instrument.
Option 2:
Game Review Pitch Essentials sheet. If printed, include a writing instrument.
Preparation
Prepare for this activity based on the pitch option selected.
Option 1: For Game Idea and Prototype Pitch
Prerequisite: Activities to complete before this activity - Game Essentials, Game Testing, and Refining Game Idea (presentation & prototype)
Duplicates of Game Idea and Prototype Pitch Essentials sheet (enough for each learner).
Option 2: For Game Review Pitch
Prerequisite: Activities to complete before this activity - Creating Your Game Review Criteria
Duplicates of Game Review Pitch Essentials Sheet
Implementation and Completion
Ask learners to group with their partner(s) and distribute copies of the Pitch Essentials sheet based on the type of pitch learners will deliver, Game Idea and Prototype or Game Review.
Discuss each point on the document, and address learners' questions about the pitch.