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Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Business Jumpstart badge requirements.

Items Needed

• Paper
• Pencil or pen
• Scout’s prototype (drawing or model from a previous activity)
• (Optional) Choose your version of 5 Steps to a Pitch handout:
  • Junior 5 Steps to a Pitch by GSUSA
  • Brownie 5 Steps to a Pitch by GSUSA

Instructions (Total Time: 25–35 minutes)

1. Learn What a Pitch Is (5–7 minutes)
   • Scouts discuss what a pitch means: a short message that convinces someone to care about, support, or buy an idea.
   • Examples: ads, product demos, asking someone to agree with a plan.
2. Plan the Pitch (5–7 minutes)
   • Scouts write down short answers to help build their pitch:
     • What is your idea?
     • What does it do?
     • Who is it for?
     • Why would someone want it?
3. Write a First Draft (10–15 minutes)
   • Scouts use their notes to write a short paragraph that explains and promotes their idea.
   • Encourage scouts to speak clearly and with confidence. This is their message to the world.
4. Optional Reflection (3–5 minutes)
   • Scouts share what was fun or challenging about writing their pitch.
   • They note anything they might change about their prototype after working on their pitch.