Human Communication Delivering/Evaluating Persuasive 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

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