1. What did you understand to be the main points of the speech?

2. Were the main points supported with various types support (examples, facts/statistics, testimony? What types were used?

3. Did the speaker include information in support of his topic from credible researched sources other than his/ herself? Name one:

4. Was the topic interesting, appropriate, and worthwhile? Did you learn anything new and if so what?

5. How effective was the introduction in creating interest, establishing importance of topic for listeners, credibility as speaker, and previewing the main ideas? Give a few examples to support your opinions.

6. Did the speech move smoothly from point to point, or was it at times difficult to follow? Why or why not?

7. Was the language used clear and vivid? Were there any grammatical errors that became distracting? Pronunciation? Articulation? If so list them:

8. How effective was the conclusion of the speech? Were ideas summarized and smooth ending provided or was one or both abrupt?

9. How effective was the speaker's presentational aid and why do you think so?

10. Please comment on the speaker's delivery elements:
eye contact

volume and rate

body position

enthusiasm

gestures

11. Write out the question you asked the speaker regarding his/her informative speech topic?

INFORMATIVE SPEECH SELF-EVALUATION FORM

NAME______________________________ CLASS TIME_____________

AFTER VIEWING THE VIDEO OF YOUR SPEECH, answer the following questions honestly.

1. Did you fulfill all 5 purposes of a speech introduction?

2. Did you use the 4S strategy to develop the body of your speech?

3. Did you use transitional words and phrased to connect your main points together?

4. Did your speech move smoothly form point to point? Was it easy to follow?

5. Did you include at least 2 researched sources of information in your speech and verbally cite those sources in your delivery?

6. Was your supportive material varied, clear, vivid, and credible?

7. Did the conclusion of your speech tie your main ideas together and bring your speech to a smooth ending?

8. What do you think was your main strength in this speech?

9. What do your think was your main weakness?

10. What would you do different if you could do this speech over again?