The 13th performance from our group!

The next speaker was Saiyyna Popova and she spoke about the methods that will help us to improve our skills of presenting informative speeches.

1. Introduction: ( 10 points)

·         What technique(s) was used in the introduction? The speaker used the technique "Asking a rhetorical questions"

·         Any link-element? Yes. "Every day we share information with each other. It is one of the most widely used and important ways of communication. However, it is hardly possible to say that everybody knows how to present informative speeches efficiently and clearly."

·         Was the thesis statement given? "And this leads to my thesis statement :Your goal is to give such informative speeches that all listeners would understand and become curious and interested about. You should share facts you have learned through experience, observation, listening and reading and show them in a new way. But most importantly, make sure that the audience will comprehend everything you speak about.

Today we are going to talk about the methods that will help you to improve your skills of presenting informative speeches"

·         How effective was the introduction?

Very effective 10, 9, 8

Average 7, 6, 5

Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1

Max 10 pts ____6_____

2. Body:  (10 points)

·         How well structured was the information presented?

Highly organized 10, 9, 8

Some organized 7, 6, 5, 4

None 3, 2, 1

·         What organizational structure was used in the body of the speech? The speaker used outlining. It was main headings, supporting materials and some details. Also the speech had a lot of transitions and signposts which showed how all the parts of speech fit together. Thanks for this! It was perfect!

·         How understandable was the information (was it clearly explained)?

Very good 10, 9, 8

Had some problems 7, 6, 5, 4

Had major problems 3, 2, 1

·         Quality of point-support (appropriateness, completeness, variety)

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5, 4

Almost no 3, 2, 1

·         Use of facts, illustrations, examples, stories.

Lots of 10, 9, 8

Some 7, 6, 5

None 4, 3, 2, 1

·         Was it coherent?

10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1

Max 10 pts ____10

3. Conclusion: (10 points)

·         What technique(s) was used in the conclusion? It was a quotation “Practice like you've never won. Perform like you've never lost.”

·         Were all the steps followed (summary, action, emotional appeal?)

Summary: "To sum it up, we talked about six techniques that let you create a successful informative speech."

Action:  "When you provide listeners with information make them understand you. Always Follow this and you’ll get everyone become fascinated about your presentation."

Emotional appeal: "Always Follow this and you’ll get everyone become fascinated about your presentation. “Practice like you've never won. Perform like you've never lost.”"

·         How effective was the conclusion?

Very effective 10, 9, 8	Average 7, 6, 5		Not effective 4, 3, 2, 1	Max 10 pts _____5
		Total points:  30	Given points:    ____21