MAKE ME BETTER!

- An evaluation workshop by JONI SIAH
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WHY EVALUATE?

- Encourage the speaker : commendations
- Empower the speaker : recommendations

WHAT TO EVALUATE?

(1) CONTENT
Relevant? Meaningful? Inspiring? Humorous? Well-crafted?

(2) ORGANISATION
- Is the speech well-organised with a clear intro, body & conclusion
- Are the points easy to follow?
- Are there clear transitions?

(3) DELIVERY
Was there effective use of body language? Vocal variety? Pauses?
Was the speaker confident? Fluent?
Was the articulation clear?
Was the stage well-utilized?

HOW TO EVALUATE?

1. Take notes
- Content: intro, main points, conclusion
- Body Language: facial expressions, gestures, stance, movement
- Vocal variety: speaking rate, volume, pitch, pauses
- Use of language: rhetorical devices, choice of words, pronunciation

2. Identify commendations
Select 2 – 3 commendations
Arrange in order of importance

3. Identify recommendations
Select 2 – 3 recommendations
Arrange in order of importance

4. Organise your points
- Use numbers
- Use alliterations
- Use acronyms or abbreviations

5. Prepare your evaluation speech
- Craft your introduction
- Craft your conclusion
- Write down main points and examples
- Timing recommended:
- Introduction 30s
- Commendations 1 min
- Recommendations 1.30 min
- Conclusion 30 s

3 don’ts…
Don’t forget the speaker’s name.
Don’t go on and on. Once you see the red light, wrap up your speech.
Don’t insult the speaker.

What your mind can conceive & believe, you can achieve!
Reach for your dreams!