<p> Informative Speech Evaluation Form</p><p>Name: ______Topic: ______</p><p>Date: ______Grade: /100</p><p>I. What were the major strengths of the speech?</p><p>II. What needs improvement?</p><p>III. Organization (______/ 40 points) a. Introduction (______/ 12 points) ______effective attention grabber ______clearly introduced the subject and central idea ______previewed body of the speech ______established credibility</p><p> b. Body (______/ 13 points) ______main points were clear ______main points were well organized ______main points were expanded on</p><p> c. Conclusion (______/ 10 points) ______prepared audience for ending ______reinforced central idea ______summary was apparent ______vivid closing</p><p> d. Transition Statements (______/ 5 points) ______effective transitions between main points ______effective signposting between subpoints IV. Content, Evidence, and Reasoning a. Central idea supported (______/ 15 points) ______authoritative sources cited ______adequate and varied supporting material ______visual aids easy to read/helpful (if applicable) ______presented visual aids effectively (if applicable) ______bibliography attached</p><p>V. Delivery (______/ 35 points) a. Voice and speech elements (______/ 15 points) ______began speech without rushing/ with pausing ______finished speech without rushing/ with pausing ______articulated words clearly ______used pauses effectively/ no vocal fillers ______used vocal variety to add impact (pitch/tone) ______loud and clear enough ______effective rate ______Dynamic/Energetic Tone of Voice</p><p> b. Other nonverbal delivery elements (______/15 points) ______maintained strong eye contact ______avoided distracting mannerisms ______good use of hand gestures ______relaxed, but with good posture ______effective body movement</p><p> c. Language and Style elements (______/5 points) ______grammar and word choice ______effective conversational quality</p><p>VI. Outline & References (______/ 5 points) ______used appropriate format ______transitions noted </p><p>VII. Overall evaluation (______/ 5 points) ______met requirements of assignment ______message adapted to the audience/ held audience interest ______speech within time limits (4-6 mins.)</p>