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Persuasive/Point-of-View Speech Evaluation Form—75 pts. 
Speaker’s Name:        
                                                                        
Time:                          
Introduction 
-Gained attention appropriately and 
effectively 
-Clear purpose statement 
-Related to audience 
-Established speaker credibility/good will 
-Previewed main points 
 
Body 
-Clear main points 
-Fully supported main pts. 
-Well organized 
-Effective use of transitions 
-Clear and appropriate language 
-Addressed alternative/opposing viewpoints 
 
Conclusion 
-Prepared audience for ending 
-Summary of key pts. 
-Restated position 
-Creative ending 
 
Delivery 
-Effective eye-contact 
-Effective vocal aspects (rate, volume, enunciation/articulation/pronunciation,
 
use of pauses, vocal variety) 
-Effective 
movement (natural gestures/purposeful gestures/no distracting mannerisms) 
 
Other 
-Met assignment Within time-frame (-1 pt. per 15 seconds) 
-Effective use of visuals (-10 pts. w/ no visual) 
-Typed, full-sentence, Roman numeral outline ready (-10 w/o outline) 
-Ready on speech day (-2 letter grades w/ documentation; zero w/o) 
-Extemporaneous (read speeches are “c” speeches) 
 
What did speaker do most effectively?  
                                                                             
 
 
                                                                                                                                                
 
                                                                                                                                                
 
What should speaker pay special attention to next time? 
                                                    
 
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