Lesson 12 • Career Pathway Presentations
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Career Pathway Presentations

Unit 3: The Business of Music
Thursday, February 12, 2026 • General Music • Mr. Mbagwu
TODAY: You present your music entrepreneur to the class.
DO NOW 3 Minutes
03:00

The Final Rehearsal

You have 3 minutes to warm up before presentations begin.

  1. Turn to the person next to you
  2. Take turns delivering your opening hook — just the first 15 seconds
  3. Your partner gives you one specific compliment and one specific suggestion
  4. Switch roles and repeat

This is NOT a full run-through. Just your opening hook — the first thing the class will hear from you.

Speak with confidence. You’ve prepared for this.

I Can…

EXPECTATIONS

Presentation Guidelines

Presenters

⏱
2–3 minutes. Timer will be on screen. Wrap up when you see the yellow warning.
🗣
Stand and face the class. Project your voice so the back row can hear you.
📈
Use specific evidence. Names, numbers, dates — not “they made a lot of money.”
🎤
Start with your hook. Grab attention in the first 10 seconds.
💡
End with a takeaway. What should the class remember about your entrepreneur?

Audience

👂
Active listening. Eyes on the presenter. Phones away. Respect the speaker.
✍
Take notes. Use your Peer Feedback Form to record what you learn.
👏
Applaud every presenter. It takes courage to stand up and share.
❌
No side conversations. Your classmate prepared for this — give them your full attention.
💬
Questions after. Save questions for when the presenter finishes.
SCORING

Presentation Rubric — 12 Points

Category Pts Excellent (Full Credit) Developing (Partial) Beginning (Minimal)
Hook & Background 3 Opens with a compelling hook. Clearly introduces entrepreneur with relevant background details. Has an opening but it’s generic. Background info is present but vague. No clear hook. Little to no background provided.
Key Moves & Risks 3 Identifies 2+ bold decisions with specific evidence. Explains risks clearly. Mentions decisions but lacks specific evidence or risk analysis. No clear decisions identified. No evidence used.
Impact & Revenue 3 Uses specific data (numbers, dates) to show business impact and revenue generation. Mentions impact but uses vague language (“a lot,” “very successful”). No data or evidence of business impact.
Takeaway & Delivery 3 Strong closing takeaway. Clear voice, eye contact, confident delivery within time limit. Has a closing but it’s rushed. Delivery is uneven (reading notes, quiet voice). No clear closing. Delivery is unclear or significantly under/over time.
TOTAL: 12 Points • Assessment (60%)
Now Presenting
3:00
Presenter 1
Hook & Background
/ 3
Key Moves & Risks
/ 3
Impact & Revenue
/ 3
Takeaway & Delivery
/ 3
EXIT TICKET 6 Points • Classwork (40%)
05:00
Question 1 — Peer Learning (3 Points)

Which classmate’s presentation taught you something new about the music industry? Describe the specific fact or insight you learned, and explain why it was surprising or interesting to you.

3 pts: Names a peer, describes a specific fact, and explains why it was meaningful

2 pts: Names a peer and a fact but explanation is vague

1 pt: Generic response with no specific fact or peer named

Question 2 — Self-Reflection (3 Points)

If you could redo your presentation, what ONE thing would you change and why? Be specific about what you would add, remove, or improve.

3 pts: Identifies a specific change with a clear reason tied to presentation quality

2 pts: Identifies a change but reason is vague or generic

1 pt: No specific change identified or response is “nothing”

Multiple means of expression: Written • Verbal share with Mr. Mbagwu • Audio recording

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow: Unit 3 Review & Assessment
You’ve spent two weeks learning how the music industry works — from artist management to the Bronx’s role in hip-hop history. Tomorrow, we bring it all together.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23
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