Speech Critique Form
Speaker _____________________________
Total score__________________
Topic _______________________________
Total time___________________
Criteria
Comments
INTRODUCTION
Gained attention and interest
Established credibility
Thesis/Purpose statement
Demonstrated importance of topic
Previewed body of speech
1
2
3
4
5
BODY
1
Main points are clear/developed and supported thesis
Language is appropriate
Stayed on topic/was organized
Appropriate and clear transitions
Used and cited five credible sources
2
3
4
5
CONCLUSION
Signaled conclusion well
Restated thesis
Reviewed main points
Did not introduce new material
Appropriate closure
1
2
3
4
5
DELIVERY
Maintained direct and personal eye contact
Voice was loud and clear
Vocally dynamic and varied
Avoided distracting mannerisms
Spoke extemporaneously
Student appeared prepared
Speech within time limit
Message adapted to audience
Met requirements of assignment
1
2
3
4
5
(*2)
(*2)
Total Score:
Speech
(30)
__________
Visual Aid
(10)
__________
Evaluations (10)
__________
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