Delivering/Evaluating
Persuasive Speeches

Outstanding Assignments
Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
In-Class Presentation – Persuasive Speeches
Review for Final Exam
Group Exercise
Class Wrap-up/What to take from this class

Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
• Is the subject worthwhile?
• Is the general purpose of the speech to persuade?
• Is the topic narrow enough to be covered in some depth?
• Is the specific purpose clear to the audience?
• Is the thesis clear and limited to one idea?
• Has speaker considered/adapted to audience?
• Has speaker adequately researched - does he/she seem to understand the topic?
• Does speech have 3 main points – are they clearly related to thesis?
• Is each main point properly supported?

Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
• Is the organizational pattern clear/ appropriate to type of speech?
• Does the introduction gain the audience’s attention and provide clear preview of what speech is about?
• Are there adequate transitions?
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Does the conclusion effectively summarize and close the speech? Is it clear what speaker is asking of audience?
• Is the language clear, vivid, appropriate level of formality, personal and powerful?
• Are sentences short, direct, active, on topic?
• Does speaker maintain eye contact with audience?
• Are volume, rate and pauses appropriate?
• Are gestures – eye, face, hand movements, body movements appropriate to speech/audience?

• Constructive criticism helps you to learn the principles of public speaking
• Despite all the benefits, many people resist
• Tips for giving criticism:
• Say something positive
• Be specific
• Be culturally sensitive
• Limit criticism
• Be constructive
• Focus criticism on behavior, tangibles not what you infer from speaker –ie interest

• Tips for accepting/listening to criticism:
• Listen with an open mind
• Accept the critic’s viewpoint
• Seek clarification

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVOCZxeVk0&list=RDtoVOCZxeVk0#t=157
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWwYKwz7hxM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naCrg5jacyk

• Present your persuasive speech to the class

• Objectively evaluate your fellow classmates’ speeches using guidelines discussed and evaluation sheet
– Anonymous
– You’ll be evaluated based on your evaluation

 Final Exam – Part 2

Impromptu Speech
 What did you learn about yourself in this class?
 What did you learn about each person in this class?

• Leaders are made, not born
• The ability to communicate effectively is a skill that will benefit you throughout life
• If you can give an effective speech, you can do anything
• Education is something you can’t lose
• Learn to take and learn from criticism
• Believe in yourself
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• Final Exam – due Sunday, 7.26
• Any outstanding assignments also due Sunday, 7.26 – see me for clarification
• Teacher evaluations 