Feedback Sheet

Name: ____________ Evaluator ____________________ Please give your comment on the speaker’s performance based on the following guidelines.

The Speech Opening

Did the speech open with a story, a joke, a startling statistic, a controversial statement, a quotation?

2.Was the speech’s thesis statement or intent clearly presented?

3.Was there a clear transition from introduction to body?

The Speech Body

4.Were the main points clear?

5.Were examples or statistics provided to support the arguments?

6.Was the speech organized logically? Was it easy to follow?

7.Did the speaker transit smoothly from one point to another?

The Speech Conclusion

8.Was the thesis stressed or main points reviewed in the conclusion?

9.Was the conclusion memorable?

10.If appropriate, was there a call-to-action?

Delivery Skills

11.Was the speaker loud enough to be heard clearly?

12.Were loud and soft variations used appropriately?

13.Were the slow and fast pace variations used appropriately?

14.Were pauses used to aid understandability, heighten excitement, or provide drama?

15.Did the speaker articulate clearly?

16.Did the speaker’s postures display confidence and poise?

17.Was eye contact effective in connecting the speaker to the audience?

Global Comment

18.Were you convinced?