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EVALUATION FORM
Evaluation and Feedback—Second Speech
Speech Title
Evaluator
Member Name Date
Speech Length: 5 – 7 minutes
Purpose Statements
The purpose of this project is for the member to present a speech on any topic, receive feedback, and apply
the feedback to a second speech.
The purpose of this speech is for the member to demonstrate that he or she has applied the feedback received
from his or her first speech.
Notes for the Evaluator
During the completion of this project, the member:
Received feedback about his or her speech
Worked to apply the feedback to a second speech
About this speech:
The member will deliver a well-organized speech on any topic and incorporate feedback from his or her
previous speech evaluation.
The member may choose to present the same speech or a new speech.
The speech may be humorous, informational, or any style the member chooses.
Be sure the member gives you notes or that you speak with the member before the meeting to discuss
the feedback he or she plans to apply in this speech. Pay close attention to these parts of the members
presentation while also providing a comprehensive evaluation of the speech as a whole.
General Comments
You excelled at:
You may want to work on:
To challenge yourself:
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EVALUATION FORM –
Evaluation and Feedback—Second Speech
For the evaluator: In addition to your verbal evaluation, please complete this form.
5
EXEMPLARY
4
EXCELS
3
ACCOMPLISHED
2
EMERGING
1
DEVELOPING
Clarity: Spoken language is clear and is easily understood
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Vocal Variety: Uses tone, speed, and volume as tools
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Eye Contact: Effectively uses eye contact to engage audience
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Gestures: Uses physical gestures effectively
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Audience Awareness: Demonstrates awareness of audience engagement
and needs
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Comfort Level: Appears comfortable with the audience
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Interest: Engages audience with interesting, well-constructed content
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
Applied Feedback: Feedback from first speech is applied to second speech
Comment:
5 4 3 2 1
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation and Feedback—Second Speech
This criteria lists the specific goals and expectations for the speech. Please review each level to help you complete
the evaluation.
Clarity
5 Is an exemplary public speaker who is always
understood
4
Excels at communicating using the spoken word
Spoken language is clear and is easily understood
2 Spoken language is somewhat unclear or
challenging to understand
1
Spoken language is unclear or not easily understood
Vocal Variety
5 Uses the tools of tone, speed, and volume
to perfection
4
Excels at using tone, speed, and volume as tools
3 Uses tone, speed, and volume as tools
2 Use of tone, speed, and volume requires
further practice
1
Ineffective use of tone, speed, and volume
Eye Contact
5 Uses eye contact to convey emotion and
elicit response
4
Uses eye contact to gauge audience reaction
and response
3
Effectively uses eye contact to engage audience
2 Eye contact with audience needs improvement
1 Makes little or no eye contact with audience
Gestures
5 Fully integrates physical gestures with content to
deliver an exemplary speech
4
Uses physical gestures as a tool to enhance speech
3 Uses physical gestures effectively
2 Uses somewhat distracting or limited gestures
1 Uses very distracting gestures or no gestures
Audience Awareness
5 Engages audience completely and anticipates
audience needs
4
Is fully aware of audience engagement/needs
and responds effectively
3 Demonstrates awareness of audience
engagement and needs
2
Audience engagement or awareness of audience
requires further practice
1
Makes little or no attempt to engage audience or
meet audience needs
Comfort Level
5
Appears completely self-assured with the audience
4 Appears fully at ease with the audience
3 Appears comfortable with the audience
2 Appears uncomfortable with the audience
1 Appears highly uncomfortable with the audience
Interest
5 Fully engages audience with exemplary, well-
constructed content
4
Engages audience with highly compelling, well-
constructed content
3
Engages audience with interesting, well-
constructed content
2
Content is interesting but not well-constructed
or is well-constructed but not interesting
1
Content is neither interesting nor well-constructed
Applied Feedback
5 Delivers an exemplary second speech with
feedback from first speech appropriately applied
4
Delivers an excellent second speech with
feedback from first speech appropriately applied
3
Feedback from first speech is applied to second
speech
2
Some feedback from first speech is applied to
second speech, but needs improvement
1
Little or no feedback from first speech is applied
to second speech
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