#5 Evaluation Guide for Your Body Speaks

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NOTE TO THE EVALUATOR: The speaker is to use stance, body movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact that illustrate and enhance his or her verbal message. Movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact should be smooth and natural. Body language should enhance and clarify the speaker’s words and help the audience visualize the speaker’s points and overall message. The message you see should be the same one you hear. The speech must have a clear purpose and appropriate organization. Also, the speaker must use words and arrangements of words that effectively communicate his or her message to the audience. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please complete this evaluation form by checking the appropriate space for each item. Add your comments for those items deserving praise or specific suggestions for improvement.
COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS
· Topic Selection: ___ Facilitated body language
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Preparation: ___ Excellent
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Manner: ___ Confident, enthusiastic
___ Satisfactory
___ Nervous, tense

· Posture: ___ Poised, balanced
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Gestures: ___ Natural, evocative
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Body Movement: ___ Purposeful, smooth
___ Satisfactory
___ Awkward, distracting

· Eye Contact: ___ Established visual bonds
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Facial Expression: ___ Animated, friendly, genuine
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Speech Purpose: ___ Clear
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· Speech Organization: ___ Logical, clear
___ Satisfactory
___ Could improve

· What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?


· What did you like about the speech?