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Agenda (7.21)
Outstanding Assignments
Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
In-Class Presentation – Persuasive Speeches
Review for Final Exam
Group Exercise
Class Wrap-up/What to take from this class
Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
• Is the subject worthwhile?• Is the general purpose of the speech to
persuade?• Is the topic narrow enough to be covered
in some depth?• Is the specific purpose clear to the audience?• Is the thesis clear and limited to one idea?• Has speaker considered/adapted to audience?• Has speaker adequately researched - does he/she seem to
understand the topic?• Does speech have 3 main points – are they clearly related to
thesis?• Is each main point properly supported?
Evaluating Persuasive Speeches• Is the organizational pattern clear/
appropriate to type of speech?• Does the introduction gain the audience’s
attention and provide clear preview of what
speech is about?• Are there adequate transitions?• Does the conclusion effectively summarize and close the speech? Is it clear
what speaker is asking of audience?• Is the language clear, vivid, appropriate level of formality, personal and
powerful?• Are sentences short, direct, active, on topic?• Does speaker maintain eye contact with audience?• Are volume, rate and pauses appropriate?• Are gestures – eye, face, hand movements, body movements appropriate to
speech/audience?
Expressing & Listening to Criticism
• Constructive criticism helps you to learn
the principles of public speaking• Despite all the benefits, many people resist• Tips for giving criticism:
• Say something positive• Be specific• Be culturally sensitive• Limit criticism• Be constructive• Focus criticism on behavior, tangibles not what you infer from speaker –ie
interest
Expressing & Listening to Criticism
• Tips for accepting/listening to criticism:• Listen with an open mind• Accept the critic’s viewpoint• Seek clarification
Videos on Criticism
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVOCZxeVk0&list=RDtoVOCZxeVk0#t=157
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWwYKwz7hxM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naCrg5jacyk
In-Class Assignment:
• Objectively evaluate your fellow classmates’ speeches using guidelines discussed and evaluation sheet– Anonymous– You’ll be evaluated based on your evaluation
Group Exercise(Impromptu Speech)
What did you learn about yourself in this class?
What did you learn about each person in this class?
What to take With You• Leaders are made, not born• The ability to communicate effectively is a
skill that will benefit you throughout life• If you can give an effective speech, you can
do anything• Education is something you can’t lose• Learn to take and learn from criticism• Believe in yourself!!
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