PERSUASIVE SPEECH EVALUATION FORM
Speaker: _________________________________________
Topic: ___________________________________________
Thesis/Claim: ___________________________________________
Criteria Comments
Introduction (15)
gained attention and interest
stated thesis clearly
established credibility
previewed body of speech
smooth transition to body
Body (40)
main points clear
points supported with examples, analogies, etc.
organization
sources cited
language appropriate and vivid
transitions effective
adapted speech to audience
Conclusion (10)
transition to conclusion smooth
reinforced central idea
reviewed main points
effective concluding statement
Delivery (15)
maintained eye contact
used voice effectively
used non verbal communication effectively
used notes effectively
presented visual aids well
Overall Evaluation (10)
topic chosen was challenging/significant
topic conformed to assignment
***outline, bibliography, and audience analysis appropriate
Persuasive Speaking (10)
effective emotional appeals
effective logical appeals
speech showed cause/effect/solution
speaker justified opinion
speaker presented course of action
***Failure to submit at the time of speech results in a deduction of one letter grad