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Valedictorian Speeches

Evaluation Guidelines

January 2015

Valedictory speeches fall under the category of “special occasion” speeches. As such, they are

more formal in tone and diction than other speeches, and strive to underline the values and

emotions of the audience. In short, the speaker speaks about what he or she believes are the

most important sentiments of the graduating class.

A valedictorian must show the evaluators

that he or she has mastered the basic components of speech design and delivery.

Valedictory

speeches are intended to be individual submissions.

Signs of a good speech design:

1. The audience should be able to follow the speech without ANY sense of confusion.

2. The audience should know that the speaker has moved from the introduction to the main

body of the speech, and from the main body to the conclusion.

3. The audience should know which point the speaker is making based on solid transition

words, e.g., “first”, “next”, etc.

4. The audience should feel that the speech has been appropriate and satisfied the needs of

the occasion.

Signs of a good speech delivery:

1. Energized, inspirational voice

2. Regular and direct eye contact

3. No distracting hand or body movement

4. Sufficient projection of the voice

Evaluation rubric:

Written statement

Achievements +1 (bonus only)

Presentation /3

Content

Thoroughness of application (draft supplied by deadline, etc.)

-1 (deduction only)

Arts Undergraduate Office / 2015

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