Shark Tank
Title of Project: Shark Tank
Schools and Teachers
Manhasset Secondary School Teacher: Ashley Wong
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
Appropriate for all English Proficiency Levels | Stand-Alone, Integrated ENL/ELA | 11-12W1b, 11-12W5, 11-12W2b, 11-12W6, 9-12.DL.4 | Google Slides, Canva
Assessments
Essay Rubric
Essay checklist
Self-Reflection
Peer Editing
Presentation Rubric
Shark Deals
Description
Students will choose a topic based on a problem in the world that they feel passionate about. Students are encouraged to look at issues that are prevalent in their country, their culture, or any issue that is relevant to their experience. They will write an argument essay to argue their stance on the important issue, then innovate a solution to the problem and pitch their solution to “Sharks” from the school, community, and experts in the field.
Content
I can develop an argument essay and Shark Tank Pitch based on a pervasive issue in society.
Language
I can use argumentative vocabulary and sentence frames to write an argument essay and Shark Tank Pitch based on a pervasive issue in society.
Technology
I can use independently select advanced digital tools and resources to create and revise visuals to accompany a pitch.
Student work
Procedure
1. Students will read articles and watch videos based about pervasive global societal issues to spark ideas.
2. Students will ask Yes/No questions to guide their research process.
3. Students will research their topic to gain more background information. They will highlight pro-arguments and con-arguments and complete a self-created graphic organizer to outline their thoughts.
4. Students will choose a side based on their research and begin outlining their essay.
5. Students will write the essay in the following format:
Intro + Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2 + Counterargument
Conclusion + Works Cited
6. Students will peer-edit and self-assess.
7. Students will brainstorm solutions to their issue using Thinglink
8. Students work on their individual pitches and presentations oh Google Slides with teacher conferencing. Visuals will be created using Canva.
9. Students will practice presenting in pairs, working on pronunciation, volume, energy, and pace.
10. Students will watch one another's pitches and choose who they would invest in.
11. Students will self-reflect on their presentations and the process of their projects.
Resources and Other Materials
Google Slides
Canva
Student Work (examples coming soon!)
Reflection
The visual component of using Canva, AutoCAD, and Thinglink to create designs was an extremely useful tool to really portray the students' ideas and allow them to showcase their solutions using multiple forms of media. The use of technology really helped their projects come to life, and sold their argument to the Sharks. This project could not have been done without visual and physical model components; it was a requirement for them to incorporate models to enhance their pitches, and many of them enjoyed using their imaginations to create products and services that coincide with their passion.