Westward Expansion Speech Reflection

For each of the following questions, describe what went well and what you could improve in the area of BODY LANGUAGE. Write two complete sentences for each question.

Did you stand up straight but stay relaxed?
Yes, I did a pretty good job of standing up straight and keeping relaxed.

Did you pause for a moment before you began your speech?
No I didn't. I started talking right away.

Did you look at your audience?
A little, but mostly I was looking at the computer. I looked back and forth from the audience to the computer.

Did you let your facial expressions naturally reflect what you were saying?
No. my facial expression stayed the same the whole time.

Did you use your hands?
I did not use my hands to contribute to what I saying. I used my hand to point to a person with an answer but that was it.


For each of the following questions, describe what went well and what you could improve in the area of VOICE. Write two complete sentences for each question.

Did you speak loudly enough so that everyone could hear you?
Yes. I think I did.

Did you change your tone to show how you felt (upset, excited) about an idea or to emphasize a point?
Not really. I mainly had to same tone through out the presentation.

Was your speed of delivery too fast, too slow or just right?
It seemed just right. I didn't speak too fast that I stumbled over my words.



General questions:
Write two complete sentences for each question.

Did you practice your speech at home before giving it?
I practiced my speech only once. I went over it a few times in my head.

What did you notice that you did well in your speech?
I did well at speaking the information from the top of my head. I think I did well at speaking clearly and loud enough also.

Describe one aspect of public speaking you will work to improve?
Use my hands to help with what I'm saying. I could improve by making my presentation last longer. Also I could improve by including more information in my presentation and in practicing my presentation before presenting it.