Evaluating Speeches

One of the best ways to learn about public speaking is to listen and learn from both experienced and inexperienced orators.

Directions:

You'll be doing your evaluations in JE #21/left.

Set your page up like this:

Explore these links.  From either or both of the two links, choose a total of  three that you're willing to watch all the way through.

http://northgatehighschool.net/Academics/Departments/SocialStudies/PublicSpeaking/ExampleSpeeches/tabid/512/Default.aspx

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073534196/student_view0/student_speech_videos.html

Evaluate your three choices.
Be observant and specific. Vary your comments. Avoid repeating yourself.

• Name of Speech Column = Write the name of each speech you've chosen to evaluate.
• Plus Column                    = Write at least three positive comments, even if it's not a great speech.
• Minus Column                =  Write at least three ways the speaker could improve.