The evaluation of informative speeches №5,6

Every week we listen to informative speeches on different topics related to public speaking. This way we are supposed to learn something that will help us with our future performances. Last time we watched Maskalyova Alina’s and Bochkaryova Vika’s public speeches. We have to evaluate their efforts and skills. I would like to start with Alina’s performance.

1. Introduction: ( 10 points)

·        What technique(s) was used in the introduction?

·       Quotation, making reference, rhetorical question were  used as an attention-getters.

·        Any link-element?

·        I suppose that the link-element was that Alina compared conclusion with desserts.

·        Was the thesis statement given?

·        The main thesis statement was that making conclusion is as important as having a great introduction. It makes your speech memorable to the audience.

·        How effective was the introduction?

·        It  was highly effective, IMHO.

Very effective 10, 9, 8

Average 7, 6, 5

Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1

Max 10 pts ____9_____

2. Body:  (10 points)

·        How well structured was the information presented?

·        There is no doubt that the speech was well-structured. Everything was well though out.

Highly organized 10, 9, 8

Some organized 7, 6, 5, 4

None 3, 2, 1

·        What organizational structure was used in the body of the speech?

·        Outlining and organizational patterns were used. Alina used also problem-solution pattern of organization.

·        How understandable was the information (was it clearly explained)?

·        Everything was clear.

Very good 10, 9, 8

Had some problems 7, 6, 5, 4

Had major problems 3, 2, 1

·        Quality of point-support (appropriateness, completeness, variety)

·        I think the point-support that Alina provided was appropriate, complete. However, I would like to see more various point-support.

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5, 4

Almost no 3, 2, 1

·        Use of facts, illustrations, examples, stories.

·        There could be more examples and illustrations.

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5

None 4, 3, 2, 1

·        Was it coherent?

·        I think, yes.

10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1

Max 10 pts ____8_____

3. Conclusion: (10 points)

·        What technique(s) was used in the conclusion?

·        Alina used a quotation.

·        Were all the steps followed (summary, action, emotional appeal?)

·        Yes, every step was followed.

·        How effective was the conclusion?

Very effective 10, 9, 8	Average 7, 6, 5		Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1	Max 10 pts _____10____
		Total points:  30	Given points: 27

The strength of the speech: the usage of techniques in the introduction and conclusion of her speech, good structure, clarity.

The weakness of the speech:  examples could have been more various.

Now I will assess Vika’s performance.

1. Introduction: ( 10 points)

·        What technique(s) was used in the introduction?

·        Vika used the quote by Joanne Rowling.

·        Any link-element?

·         the link-element: even smart people have stage fright, and many speakers reckon that introduction is the toughest part of speech.

 ·        Was the thesis statement given?

·        The main thesis statement was that introduction sets the tone for the remainder of speech

·        How effective was the introduction?

·        It was effective because it caught our attention to the topic.

Very effective 10, 9, 8

Average 7, 6, 5

Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1

Max 10 pts ____9_____

2. Body:  (10 points)

·        How well structured was the information presented?

·        the speech was well-structured.

Highly organized 10, 9, 8

Some organized 7, 6, 5, 4

None 3, 2, 1

·        What organizational structure was used in the body of the speech?

·        Outlining and organizational patterns were used. Vika used the problem-solution pattern of organization.

·        How understandable was the information (was it clearly explained)?

·        All the information was explained in a clear way.

Very good 10, 9, 8

Had some problems 7, 6, 5, 4

Had major problems 3, 2, 1

·        Quality of point-support (appropriateness, completeness, variety)

·        the point-support was appropriate, various and complete.

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5, 4

Almost no 3, 2, 1

·        Use of facts, illustrations, examples, stories.

·        Examples were good.

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5

None 4, 3, 2, 1

·        Was it coherent?

·        The speech was coherent. Vika told every step of what she was going to talk about. Moreover she used linking words.

10  9 8 7  6  5  4  3  2  1

Max 10 pts_     ___9_____

3. Conclusion: (10 points)

·        What technique(s) was used in the conclusion?

·        I can’t be confident about this point. Maybe it was action step that Vika advised to the listeners.

·        Were all the steps followed (summary, action, emotional appeal?)

·        I think Vika summarized followed all the steps in the conclusion.

·        How effective was the conclusion?

Very effective 10, 9, 8	Average 7, 6, 5		Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1	Max 10 pts _____8____
		Total points:  30	Given points: 26

The strength of the speech: Her speech was coherent and very understandable.

The weakness of the speech: I do not know. Everything was alright.

It was interesting to watch both performances, I believe girls worked with the information very well.

What do you think of these speeches? Leave some comments down below!

Источник: Уроки ораторского мастерства: учебно-методическое пособие / С.П. Хорошилова; Мин-во образования и науки РФ, Новосиб. гос. пед. ун-т. - Новосибирск: Изд-во НГПУ, 2014. - 138с. [с. 82-83]