This document appears to be a speech evaluation form used to assess a student's presentation skills. It contains categories for evaluating the content, organization, presentation skills, vocabulary/language use of a speech. The form includes criteria within each category rated on a scale (excellent, good, needs improvement). The evaluator can provide comments to further explain their ratings. The purpose is to provide structured feedback to help students improve their public speaking abilities.

1. Made by Catherine Norbeck
Observation of: Observer: Catherine Norbeck
Name of Professor: Date: 2010
Number of students:
Preparation Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Evidence of familiarity with plans
Evidence of awareness of goals of activities
Organization of lesson
Sequencing of activities
Links between activities
Evidence of creative application of plans
Evidence of contextualization of activities
Readiness of materials
Incorporation of aspects of culture
Faithfulness to plans
Comments:
Technique/Methodology Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Eye contact
Voice projection
Movement
Elicitation of student response
Effectiveness of corrections
Involving other students in correction
Appropriateness of feedback
Effective structure of drills/activities
Comments:
Rapport with Students Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Animation
Evidence of student interest
Means of fostering participation
Level of participation of students
Evidence of creativity to stimulate interest
Evidence of authentic engagement with
students
Comments:

2. Made by Catherine Norbeck
Timing of Class Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Beginning and ending class on time
Pacing
Ability to adapt to student needs
Ability to recognize when to move on
Clear and efficient presentation of directions
Comments:
Student Speech Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Elicitation of complete sentences from students
Frequency of response from each student
Encouragement of extended responses from
students
Encouragement of creativity from students
Comments:
Teacher Talk Excellent Good Needs N/A
Improvemen
t
Ease and fluency
Pronunciation
Balance between teacher and student speech
Comments:
GENERAL COMMENTS:

3. Made by Miguel Villanueva Coaguila
SPEECH EVALUATION FORM
Student Name:_______________________________________________ Date:
_______________
CONTENT
______ Topic fits the requirements of the assignment.
______ The speaker communicates a clear purpose and tone to the audience.
______ The speaker offers an opinion, point of view, or unique perspective.
______ The information and details of the speech are appropriate for all members of the audience.
______ Overall, the speech is thoughtful or thought – provoking, and carefully planned.
ORGANIZATION
______ Introduction gets the audience’s attention by asking a question, referring to a picture or
object, or asking the audience to think about or imagine something.
______ Ideas flow together in logical order (there is a clear beginning , middle, and end).
______ There are sufficient details and examples to fully inform, describe to, explain to, persuade the
audience.
______ No details are “off topic”.
______ Conclusion has a final relevant thought that makes the reader want to take action or consider
the topic more.
PRESENTATION SKILLS
______ Speaker is prepared and practiced.
______ Uses strong visuals that support and embellish the topic.
______ Body language, eye – contact, and posture are assertive, controlled, and appropriate to the
topic.
______ Uses notes effectively to maintain speech flow and fluency ( does NOT read directly from
notes).
______Adheres to the time limit requirements.
VOCABULARY / LANGUAGE USE
______ Has a sufficient range of topic – related vocabulary.
______ Vocabulary is accurate and targeted.
______ Structures language cohesively through effective use of connectors and transitional phrases.
______ Demonstrates control of grammar ( Verbs tenses, noun – verb agreement, pronouns, articles,
prepositions, etc.)
______ NO details are confusing, unclear, or incomprehensible to the audience.