To earn 30 points, write a reflective essay of at least 500 words assessing the public speaking skills of a classmate of your choice after they deliver their Persuasive Speech in class. With this assignment, I aim to help you develop your skills in critical analysis of public speaking and set a foundation for continued improvement. Approach it with honesty; your classmate will never read what you wrote about their speech delivery. Your essay should include:
Introduction:
Briefly describe the topic and purpose of the speech.
Assessment of Classmate:
Analyze your classmate’s performance in terms of delivery, content, and audience engagement.
Delivery: Consider their use of vocal variety, body language, eye contact, and pacing.
How did these elements contribute to or detract from their overall presentation?
Content: Reflect on the clarity, organization, and relevance of their speech content. Was their message effectively communicated? Did they use evidence or examples to support their points?
Audience Engagement:
Evaluate how well they connected with your audience. Did they address the audience’s needs and interests? How did they respond to the audience’s reactions during their speech?
Strengths and Areas for Improvement:
Identify specific strengths they demonstrated during their speech. Provide examples to support your observations.
Highlight areas where you feel improvement is needed. Discuss any challenges they faced and how the challenges impacted their performance.
Personal Growth:
Reflect on what you have learned about public speaking through this experience.
Consider any new insights or skills you have gained and how they might influence your approach to future speeches.
Conclusion:
Summarize your key findings from your assessment of your classmate.
Outline any actionable steps or strategies you would recommend that your classmate implement to enhance their public speaking skills moving forward.
