Group Critical Analysis Presentation Critique Group Name:_________________________________ Date:____________ Grade:_______ Group Members:____________________________________________________________ Topic:____________________________________________________________________ Hook Was the opening effective and done with impact? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction/organization: Was there a thesis statement? Purpose/intention/objectives clearly stated 1 2 3 4 5 Credibility established 1 2 3 4 5 Preview of what is to come 1 2 3 4 5 Audience Was topic interesting, entertaining, or meaningful, and relate directly to the audience? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Construction Was speech logically constructed and easy for audience to follow? Logical order 1 2 3 4 5 Pacing 1 2 3 4 5 Use of Pauses 1 2 3 4 5 Transitions 1 2 3 4 5 Visual aids Each added to audience understanding 1 2 3 4 5 Each discussed adequately 1 2 3 4 5 Equipment operation 1 2 3 4 5 Language Did speakers use direct, simple vocabulary with minimal use of filler words? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mechanics of presentation Voices loud and clear 1 2 3 4 5 Eye contact made with whole audience 1 2 3 4 5 Poised, body language and gestures 1 2 3 4 5 Did not read extensively from notes 1 2 3 4 5 Critical Analysis of Articles Did speakers thoroughly analyze at least two articles? Point of articles discussed 1 2 3 4 5 Evidence clearly described 1 2 3 4 5 Reliability of evidence analyzed 1 2 3 4 5 World View of Authors presented 1 2 3 4 5 Summary of Propaganda techniques 1 2 3 4 5 Implications discussed 1 2 3 4 5 Group dynamics How did the members of the group function as a team? Equal participation among members 1 2 3 4 5 Smooth transition between speakers 1 2 3 4 5 Equal knowledge of subject 1 2 3 4 5 Members support each other 1 2 3 4 5 Passion and Enthusiasm Did speakers exhibit excitement and emotion for subject? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Conclusion Was the closing done with impact? Powerful, with impact 1 2 3 4 5 Restate must knows 1 2 3 4 5 Finished within allotted time 1 2 3 4 5 General impression Did speakers seem prepared and achieve overall objective? 1 2 Strengths: Weaknesses: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10