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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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