Speaker’s Name:__________________________Date:____________
SPEAKING PERFORMANCE RATINGS
(0) Unsatisfactory (2)Satisfactory (5) Excellent
( )Competency One: Chooses and narrows a topic appropriately
for the audience & occasion
COMMENTS:
( )Competency Two: Communicates the thesis/specific purpose in
a manner appropriate for audience & occasion.
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( )Competency Three: Provides appropriate supporting material
based on the audience and occasion.
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( )Competency Four: Uses an organizational pattern appropriate to
topic, audience, occasion, & purpose.
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( )Competency Five: Uses language that is appropriate to the audience,
occasion, & purpose and demonstrates an ability to insert spontaneous
comments in adapting ideas to the specific audience.
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( )Competency Six: Uses vocal variety in rate, pitch & intensity to
heighten and maintain interest. Uses pronunciation, grammar, &
articulation appropriate to designated audience.
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( )Competency Seven: Uses physical behaviors that support
the verbal message & communicates engagement with audience
through confidence, sincerity & enthusiasm for the topic.
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( )Competency Eight: Uses visual aids appropriate to audience,
occasion & purpose.
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TOTAL SCORE ( )
This form can be used to assess eight specific public speaker competencies, relevant to both speech preparation and delivery.
Performance standards for three different levels of performance -- unsatisfactory, satisfactory, and excellent -- are provided.
See explanation materials for criteria and guidelines on how to use this instrument.