Entertainment Speech **NEED ASAP**

Name:________________________ Date:_________________________

Missing Needs Work Competent Excellent NA (does not apply or no way to tell)

0 1 2 3 4 5

I. INTRODUCTION

The thesis was clearly stated......................................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 5

The speech’s relevance to the audience was established…………………… 0 1 2 3 4 5

An engaging opening strategy was used………………….…………………… 0 1 2 3 4 5

The main points were previewed………………………………………………. 0 1 2 3 4 5

II. BODY

A. Elaboration

Information was presented with clear explanations ………………….……..... 0 1 2 3 4 5

Examples were used to help clarify points………….……………………….... 0 1 2 3 4 5

Forms of support used helped to develop the main ideas...…….………….. 0 1 2 3 4 5

(Definition, statistics, stories, etc.)

The speaker assisted audience comprehension through the effective use of

visual aids …………………………………………………………………... …. 0 1 2 3 4 5

B. Organization

Connectives/transitions were used effectively…………………………… 0 1 2 3 4 5

C. Supporting Materials

Oral citation of sources was accurate..…………………...……………….… 0 1 2 3 4 5

III. CONCLUSION

Main points were re-emphasized/summarized……………………………. 0 1 2 3 4 5

An effective closing strategy was used……………………………………. 0 1 2 3 4 5

IV. DELIVERY

A. Practice

The speech had a practiced flow…………………………………………….. 0 1 2 3 4 5

The speaker used an extemporaneous delivery........................................ 0 1 2 3 4 5

B. Vocal Elements

The speaker avoided grammatical errors……………………………………. 0 1 2 3 4 5

The speaker avoided using excessive verbal fillers (such as “like”

and “you know”) or disfluencies (“uh” or “um”)…………………………… 0 1 2 3 4 5

Rate of speech was appropriate……………………………………………... 0 1 2 3 4 5

Volume and tone of speech was appropriate………………………………………0 1 2 3 4 5

C. Bodily Elements

Gestures were used effectively……………………………………………… 0 1 2 3 4 5

The speaker had good eye contact with the audience…………………….. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Speaking Time:_____________ Total = _________/100 = ___________%

Over _______ Under________ _____% x (assignment possible pts.) = ___________ final pts.

1 point will be deducted from the final points for every 15 seconds over or under the time requirement.