Public Speaking Speech Critique Sheet

Speech Critique Sheet Name of speaker: _____________________________________________________ Name of critiquer: ____________________________________________________ Date / Location of speech: ______________________________________________ Type of speech: Narrative

Literary Response

Expository

Persuasive

Title of Speech:_______________________________________________________

Score: Requirements: 3-5 Minutes Long Uses appropriate transition elements and “attention grabbers” such as quotes, anecdotes, or authoritative information Has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion Is audience appropriate Uses interesting language, including formal expressions for effect, standard English for clarity, and technical language for specificity

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Content: Narrative speeches: present a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience

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Comments:

Literary response: demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the significant ideas of a work or passage, supported by appropriate references to the text. Persuasive speeches: use persuasive arguments that structure ideas and arguments in a coherent, logical fashion Expository speeches: provide evidence in support of a thesis. Include related claims and include information on all relevant perspectives.

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What was the best part of this speech?

What needed to be improved about this speech?

Do you have any other helpful suggestions for the speaker?