COMM201 – Public Speaking and Rhetorical Persuasion

Verbal and Non-Verbal Messaging Essay Template

Completing this Assessment will help you to meet the following:

Course Outcomes
 Listen to, analyze, and respond to verbal and non-verbal messages to provide
listener feedback.
Directions
Part 1: Rating
Use the table below to rate each speaker and to provide feedback on the aspects of
verbal and nonverbal communication.
Rate the speaker out of 5 points (0 = ineffective to 5 = extremely effective).
TedTalk 1: TedTalk 2:
Bill Gates: Mosquitos, Malaria and Education Jamie Oliver: Teach Every Child About Food
Verbal Communication
Introduction (Clear thesis, Rating: Rating:
reviews main points, catches Explanation: Explanation:
audience attention)
Body (Clear main points, Rating: Rating:
evidence and details) Explanation: Explanation:
Conclusion (summarized Rating: Rating:
thesis, established what Explanation: Explanation:
speaker needs from audience)
Delivery (Voice, speed) Rating: Rating:
Explanation: Explanation:
Non-Verbal Communication—You may find assessing the non-verbal communication easier if y
turn down the volume on the video to watch.
Professional Appearance Rating: Rating:
Explanation: Explanation:
Gestures and movement Rating: Rating:
Explanation: Explanation:
Facial Expressions and Eye Rating: Rating:
Contact Explanation: Explanation:
Visuals Rating: Rating:
Explanation: Explanation:

Part 2: Essay:
Use the ratings from the table above to complete the essay. For further direction please
refer to the Verbal and Nonverbal Messaging Essay directions.