Human Communication

Delivering/EvaluatingPersuasive Speeches

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

Outstanding Assignments

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:

• Present your persuasive speech to the class

In-Class Assignment:

• Objectively evaluate your fellow classmates’ speeches using guidelines discussed and evaluation sheet– Anonymous– You’ll be evaluated based on your evaluation

Key Word Review Final Exam – Part 2

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!!

Class Wrap-Up

• Final Exam – due Sunday, 7.26• Any outstanding assignments also due Sunday, 7.26 –

see me for clarification• Teacher evaluations