Dr. Watt

Outside Speech Critique Evaluation Form

Your Name__________________ Speaker’s Name_____________________

Class/Section #_______________ Date and Setting of Speech________________

1. How did the speaker gain the attention of the audience?

2. How did the speaker relate the topic to the audience?

3. What was the thesis statement of the speech (or main purpose)?

4. Was there a preview of the main points? List them.

5. How well did the speaker use supporting material? Give examples.

6. Discuss the speaker’s conclusion. How well did s/he summarize the main theme? Did the speaker review the major points? To what extent was the conclusion creative?

7. Discuss the speaker’s use of language. Was it clear, concise, creative?

8. Discuss the speaker’s delivery (e.g. eye contact, gestures, vocal variety, etc.)

9. In what parts of the speech could the speaker have improved this presentation?