MIDTERM EXAM EVALUATION FORM

Speaker _________________________________ Speech #: ____________

Topic ___________________________________ Date: _______________

Rate the speaker on each point: 5-excellent 4-good 3-average 2-fair 1-poor

Elements of Speech Comments

INTRODUCTION (5 pts)
Gained attention and interest
Revealed topic clearly
Related the topic to the audience
Established credibility
Previewed central idea
BODY (5 pts)
Transition to 1st major point
Three clear major points
2 or 3 subpoints for each major point
Language accurate and clear
Connectives effective (Internal summaries/ internal
previews?)
CONCLUSION (3 pts)
Prepared audience for ending
Summarize main ideas and restate central idea.
Used a clincher technique with a vivid ending
DELIVERY/OTHER SPEECH ELEMENTS (5 pts)
Consistently employs eye contact and posture, not reading
the speech. (1 p)
Consistently speaks with appropriate volume, tone, and
articulation. Uses vocal variety to add impact (1 p)
Effective, natural gestures and body language; all gestures
are appropriate.(1 p)
Very few interrupters (um, like, you know, etc.); consistently
uses standard grammar; avoids expletives. (1 p)
Effective use of PowerPoint, following all of the guidelines for
establishing the PowerPoint, with relevant, appropriate
pictures. (0.5 p)
Communicated enthusiasm for topic. (0.5 p)
OVERALL EVALUATION (2 pts)
Enhanced audience understanding
Message adapted to audience
Speech completed within time limit
Maintained audience interest
What did the speaker do most effectively? ___________________________________________

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