Persuasive Speech Evaluation Form
Name: ________________________
Topic:________________________
Date: _________________________
Grade:
/80
Introduction (________/ 10 points)
Comments:
_______ gained attention and interest
_______ clearly introduced the subject and thesis
_______ previewed body of the speech
Body (________/ 10 points)
_______ main points were clear
_______ main points were fully supported (evidence)
_______ well organized
_______ good transitions
_______ has a persuasive organization
Conclusion (_________/ 10 points)
_______ prepared audience for ending
_______ reinforced central idea
_______ summarized closing
_______ vivid closing
_______ asks the audience to do something
Delivery (_________/ 16 points)
_______ began speech without rushing/ with pausing
_______ finished speech without rushing/ with pausing
_______ maintained strong eye contact
_______ avoided distracting mannerisms
_______ articulated words clearly
_______ used pauses effectively
_______ used vocal variety to add impact (pitch)
_______ rate
_______ volume
_______ used facial expressions
_______ used good gestures
_______ had good posture
_______ used effective movement
Persuasive qualities of speech (________/ 8 points)
_______ have a clear persuasive purpose
_______ use of ethos (credibility and character)
_______ use of pathos (emotional appeals)
_______ use of logos (reasoning and evidence)
Overall evaluation (________/ 6 points)
_______ met requirements of assignment
_______ message adapted to the audience/ held audience interest
_______ speech within time limits (6-8 mins.)
Outline & References (________/ 20 points)