Choose your own REAL PS:-
http://www.ted.com/talks/victor_rios_help_for_kids_the_education_system_ignores/transcript?

Answer all of the questions.

1. Research
A. Was this speech informative or persuasive? Explain.

B. What types of sources did the speaker use as supporting materials to develop the speech?

C. Was the research sufficient to prove his point? Explain.

2. Ethics
A. Is the speaker credible to speak on the topic? How is credibility established and/or proven throughout the presentation? Provide examples.

B. Is the presentation ethical? Explain.

C. Did he address both sides of the topic?

3. Analysis
A. Who is the speaker's audience? Is the speech designed for a general or specific group?

B. Has the speaker analyzed the audience effectively in order to make his information relevant to them? Explain and provide examples.

C. Is the information and speaking style appropriate for the topic, audience, and the speaking context? In what ways? Provide examples.

D. What was his visual aid? Was it used effectively? Why or why not? Examine strategies used.

E. What are some examples of his use of ethos, logos, and pathos?

4. Language/Listening
A. How would you rate the speaker's choice of language? For example, did he use jargon? If so, did he explain the terms?

B. Did he use biased/persuasive language or unbiased/objective language? Give examples.