Oral Communication

Oral Communication
in Context
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Oral Communication in Context
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Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos
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iii
Table of
Contents
Preface iv
Acknowledgements v
Unit I Nature and Elements of Communication
1 Fundamentals of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 2
2 Intercultural Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 15
Unit II Strategies in Various Speech Situations
1 Types of Speech Context and Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 29
2 Types of Speech Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 41
3 Types of Communicative Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 49
Unit III Fundamentals of Public Speaking
1 Principles of Speech
Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2 Principles of Speech Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 77
Unit IV Types of Speech
1 Organizing and Delivering a Manuscript Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
2 Organizing and Delivering a Memorized Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
3 Organizing and Delivering an Impromptu Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4 Organizing and Delivering an Extemporaneous Speech . . . . . . . . . . 126
5 Organizing and Delivering an Entertainment Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
6 Organizing and Delivering an Informative Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
7 Organizing and Delivering a Persuasive Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Glossary 173
References 176
Bibliography 179
Index 183
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Preface
Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School is a response to the

revolutionary
change in the countrys basic education system. Rich in strategies that hone
effective
communication, this book is geared towards developing listening and speaking skills
in any
situation.
Written specifically with a 21st century learner in mind, this book aims to guide
students
to become multi-skilled in different methods of learning and be flexible under
different
communication circumstances. Furthermore, it is geared towards honing their
leadership
skills to help them become self-directed and creative in problem-solving.
Ultimately, this
book aims to instill a lasting commitment to lifelong learning and critical
thinking.
Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School meets all the competencies
outlined in the K to 12 curriculum and incorporates information and communication
technology throughout the text. Each lesson is packed with varied strategies and
activities
which enhance 21st-century literacies. The book applies different instructional
approaches
and strategies based on the principles of differentiation, spiral progression,
process
orientation, collaboration, contextualization, reflective learning, and visual
enhancement.
Furthermore, it is structured using a Socio-Cognitive Transformative Model in
English as a
Second Language Pedagogy (Barrot, 2014, 2015) to ensure that lifelong learning is
achieved.

Acknowledgements
We are very grateful to the management, staff, and editors of C&E Publishing, Inc.
This book
could not have been prepared or published without their support.
We are also very thankful to our family, colleagues, students, and friends
particularly Dr. Jessie
Barrot, Sean Tabiola, Mari Karen Gabinete, Elaine Masangya, Maria Cequena, Aldrin
Salipande, and
Joan Agdeppa for their love, inspiration, and wisdom. We would also like to thank
those who
offered their time and expertise in the making of this book.
Above all, we are indebted to God Almighty!
Philippe John F. Sipacio

Anne Richie G. Balgos
Authors

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Nature and Elements
of Communication
UnitINature and Elements
of Communication
UnitI
This unit lays out the foundational knowledge for studying oral communication.
It features essential information including the definition and nature of
communication and
the rudiments of communicating across cultures.
2Intercultural Communication
1Fundamentals of
Communication
2
Lesson
Fundamentals of
Communication
1Lets Warm Up
1. Form groups of four to five members.
2. Create a two-minute group presentation that reflects your understanding of what
communication is about.
3. Be creative.
4. You have five minutes to prepare.
Debriefing Questions
1. Which groups effectively communicated their message? Give reasons why the
presentation was
effective.
2. Is effective communication important? Why? Why not?
By the end of the lesson, you will have been able to
explain the nature and process of communication;
differentiate various models of communication;
discuss functions of communication;
distinguish the unique features of one communication process from the other;
practice effective verbal and nonverbal communication during social interactions;
explain why there is a breakdown of communication;
apply strategies in overcoming communication breakdowns;
practice effective communication skills;
evaluate the effectiveness of an oral communication;
practice learning and thinking skills, life skills, and ICT literacy; and
reflect on your learning on the fundamentals of communication.
Lesson
Fundamentals of
Communication
1Lets Warm Up
1. Form groups of four to five members.
2. Create a two-minute group presentation that reflects your understanding of what
communication is about.
3. Be creative.
4. You have five minutes to prepare.
Debriefing Questions
1. Which groups effectively communicated their message? Give reasons why the
presentation was
effective.
2. Is effective communication important? Why? Why not?
explain the nature and process of communication;
differentiate various models of communication;
discuss functions of communication;
distinguish the unique features of one communication process from the other;
practice effective verbal and nonverbal communication during social interactions;
explain why there is a breakdown of communication;
apply strategies in overcoming communication breakdowns;
practice effective communication skills;
evaluate the effectiveness of an oral communication;
reflect on your learning on the fundamentals of communication.
Self-audit Self-audit
After completing Lets Warm Up, tick the column that determines how often you
practice
what the statements say. Do this as objectively as possible. Bear in mind that
there are no
wrong answers. You can use your performance in Lets Warm Up as a basis in
completing this
task.
Usually Sometimes Seldom Never

1. I communicate to convey my messages
and express my ideas.
2. I describe communication as a process.
3. I understand that communication can be
expressed in words and/or in actions.
4. I can distinguish the features of the
communication process.
5. I can differentiate the models of
communication.
6. I effectively convey a message both in
words and actions.
7. I can identify the elements of
communication.
8. I can explain the cause of communication
breakdown.
9. I use strategies to avoid communication
breakdown.
10. I know the functions of communication.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30
Scoring Score Level of Proficiency

Usually 3 points 28 30 Advanced
Sometimes 2 points 25 27 Proficient
Seldom 1 point 23 24 Approaching Proficiency
Never 0 21 22 Developing
20 and below Beginning
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Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I
Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I
Stand up. Think of one fact that you know about communication and share it with
everyone. Once you have shared something, you can sit down and listen to what the
rest of the
class has to share.
Key Takeaways
Communication is a process of sharing and conveying messages or information from
one person
to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures (McCornack,
2014). There is
a wide variety of contexts and situations in which communication can be manifested;
it can be a
face-to-face interaction, a phone conversation, a group discussion, a meeting or
interview, a letter
correspondence, a class recitation, and many others.
Nature of Communication
1.
Communication is a process.
2.
Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and the receiver).
3.
Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions
(nonverbal), or both
spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time.
Elements of Communication
Communication is divided into elements which help us better understand its

mechanics or
process. These elements are the following:
1.
Speaker the source of information or message
2.
Message the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or
in actions
3.
Encoding the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other
forms that the
speaker understands
4.
Channel the medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or
nonverbal,
in which the encoded message is conveyed
5.
Decoding the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the
receiver
6.
Receiver the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message
7.
Feedback the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver
8.
Context the environment where communication takes place
9.
Barrier the factors that affect the flow of communication
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Process of Communication
Example
The speaker generates an idea.
Daphne loves Rico, her suitor, as a friend.
The speaker encodes an idea or converts

the idea into words or actions.
The speaker transmits or sends out a

message.
The receiver gets the message.
The receiver decodes or interprets the

message based on the context.
She thinks of how to tell him using their

native language.
She tells him, Rico, mahal kita bilang

kaibigan.
Rico hears what Daphne says.
He tries to analyze what she means based

on the content and their relationship,
and he is heartbroken.
The receiver sends or provides feedback.

He frowns and does not say something,
because he is in pain.
Models of Communication
1. Shannon-Weaver Model
Known as the mother of all communication models, the Shannon-Weaver model (1949)
depicts
communication as a linear or one-way process consisting of five elements: a source
(producer
of message); a transmitter (encoder of message into signals); a channel (signals
adapted for
transmission); a receiver (decoder of message from the signal); and a destination.
This model, however, has been criticized for missing one essential element in the
communication
process: feedback. Without feedback, the speaker will not know whether the receiver
understands
the message or not.
Information
Source Transmitter Receiver Destination
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Message
Noise Source
Channel
Signal Received
Signal
Message
Fig 1. Shannon-Weaver Model
2. Transaction Model
Unlike the Shannon-Weaver Model, which is a one-way process, the Transaction Model
is a two-
way process with the inclusion of feedback as one element.
Noise Noise Noise
Message
Feedback
Channels
Feedback
Channels
(Sends
and
receives)
(Sends
and
receives)
Responds
Decodes
Responds
Decodes
Noise Noise Noise
Fig 2. Transaction Model
As shown in Figure 2, this model is more interactive. There is a collaborative

exchange of
messages between communicators with the aim of understanding each other. It also
shows that a
barrier, such as noise, may interfere with the flow of communication.
Exercise II (Group)
Work with your group mates in the Lets Warm Up activity. As a group, do the
following:
Study the diagram below. It represents the Schramm Model.
Schramm (1954) modified the Shannon-Weaver Model. What has Schramm added to the
Shannon-Weaver Model? Is the new model more comprehensive? Why do you think so? How
is it
different from or similar to the Transaction Model?
Field of experience Field of experience

Sender Encoder Signal
Noise
Feedback
Decoder Receiver
Fig 3. Schramm Model
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Functions of Communication
Basically, there are five functions of communication. These are control, social
interaction,
motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination.
1.
Control Communication functions to control behavior.
2.
Social Interaction Communication allows individuals to interact with others.
3.
Motivation Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.
4.
Emotional expression Communication facilitates peoples expression of their
feelings and
emotions.
5.
Information dissemination Communication functions to convey information.
Exercise III
Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write
your
answers on the space provided.
1.
The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
2.
Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the
holidays.
3.
Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
4.
Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
5.
The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
6.
Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
7.
The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
8.
A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
9.
The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a
public forum.
10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
Features of an Effective Communication
In their pioneer book Effective Public Relations, Professors Broom, Cutlip, and
Center (2012) list
the 7 Cs of Effective Communication. This list is widely used today, especially in
public relations and
advertising.
1.
Completeness
Complete communication is essential to the quality of the communication process in
general.
Hence, communication should include everything that the receiver needs to hear for
him/
her to respond, react, or evaluate properly.
2.
Conciseness
Conciseness does not mean keeping the message short, but making it direct or
straight to the
point. Insignificant or redundant information should be eliminated from the
communication
that will be sent to the recipient.
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3. Consideration
To be effective, the speaker should always consider relevant information about
his/her
receiver such as mood, background, race, preference, education, status, and needs,
among
others. By doing so, he/she can easily build rapport with the audience.
4. Concreteness
Effective communication happens when the message is concrete and supported by
facts,
figures, and real-life examples and situations. In this case, the receiver is more
connected to
the message conveyed.
5. Courtesy
The speaker shows courtesy in communication by respecting the culture, values, and
beliefs
of his/her receivers. Being courteous at all times creates a positive impact on the
audience.
6. Clearness
Clearness in communication implies the use of simple and specific words to express
ideas. It
is also achieved when the speaker focuses only on a single objective in his/her
speech so as
not to confuse the audience.
7. Correctness
Correctness in grammar eliminates negative impact on the audience and increases the
credibility and effectiveness of the message.
Barriers to Communication
There are instances when miscommunication and misunderstanding occur because of

certain
barriers. To become an effective communicator, you should recognize these barriers
that hinder
the communication process. This will enable you to control the situation, reset
conditions, and
start anew. The table below presents some barriers to effective communication with
corresponding
solutions.
Barrier Example Solution

Emotional
barriers
You are having a bad day or you
feel frustrated.
Recognize these kinds of emotions, and politely ask the other
person to give you a moment so you can relax or calm yourself.
You sit in a meeting or class where
you think the speaker is boring.
Recognize this kind of attitude, reset, and reflect on how you
can be interested in what the speaker is pointing out.
Use of jargon You are a scientist discussing a
certain weather phenomenon
with your neighbor who does not
know much about the topic.
Jargon refers to the set of specialized vocabulary in a certain
field. To avoid communication breakdown due to lack of
clarity, adjust your language; use laymans terms or simple
words.
Lack of
confidence
You are asked to share something
about your day or weekend, but
you are hesitant because you are
shy.
Develop self-confidence by joining organizations where you
can share and develop your interests. Look for opportunities
in your school or community that will help you find your
strengths and improve your abilities.
Noisy
environment
You are having a conversation
with some friends when a song
was played loudly.
Recognize that noise is a common barrier. Make some
adjustments by asking someone to minimize the volume
or by looking for a quiet area where you can resume the
conversation.
Note that these are only some of the barriers; many others may arise out of
context, language,
physical restrictions, and the like.
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Exercise IV (Class) Exercise IV (Class)
As a class, complete the semantic web below with a word or group of words relevant
to
communication. You can assign a representative to gather and/or consolidate the
responses
of the class.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Shannon-Weaver
Model
Brief descriptions
Transaction Model
Brief descriptions
DefinitionBarriers
Models Elements
CommunicationFeatures Process
Verbal Communication and Nonverbal Communication
Verbal Communication refers to an interaction in which words are used to relay a

message.
For effective and successful verbal communication, use words to express ideas which
can be easily
understood by the person you are talking to. Consider appropriateness, brevity,
clarity, ethics, and
vividness when engaging in this type of communication.
1.
Appropriateness
The language that you use should be appropriate to the environment or occasion
(i.e.,
whether formal or informal).
2.
Brevity
Speakers who often use simple yet precise and powerful words are found to be more
credible.
Try to achieve brevity by being more direct with your words. Avoid fillers and
insubstantial
expressions which do not add to the message, such as uh, you know, I guess,
and others.
3.
Clarity
The meanings of words, feelings, or ideas may be interpreted differently by a
listener; hence,
it is essential for you to clearly state your message and express your ideas and
feelings.
4.
Ethics
Words should be carefully chosen in consideration of the gender, roles, ethnicity,
preferences,
and status of the person or people you are talking to.
5.
Vividness
Words that vividly or creatively describe things or feelings usually add color and
spice to
communication. Hence, you are encouraged to find ways to charm your audience
through
the use of vivid words.
Nonverbal communication refers to an interaction where behavior is used to convey

and
represent meanings. All kinds of human responses that are not expressed in words
are classified as
nonverbal communication. Examples of nonverbal communication are stares, smiles,
tone of voice,
movements, manners of walking, standing and sitting, appearance, style of attire,
attitude towards
time and space, personality, gestures, and others.
Mastery of nonverbal communication is important for several reasons:

1.
It enhances and emphasizes the message of your speech, thus making it more
meaningful,
truthful, and relevant.
2.
It can communicate feelings, attitudes, and perceptions without you saying a word.
3.
It can sustain the attention of listeners and keep them engaged in the speech.
4.
It gives the audience a preview to the type of speaker you are.
5.
It makes you appear more dynamic and animated in your delivery.
6.
It serves as a channel to release tension and nervousness.
7.
It helps make your speech more dramatic.
8.
It can build a connection with listeners.
9.
It makes you a credible speaker.
10. It helps you vary your speaking style and avoid a monotonous delivery.
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Exercise V Exercise V
Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is
false.
1.
Consider ethics in your speech at all times.
2.
Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
3.
How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
4.
One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
5.
There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
6.
To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
7.
The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.
8.
Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
9.
When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.

10. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.
Lets Practice
I. Group Activity. Your teacher will divide the class into three groups. This
activity follows the
format of a charades game, and the objective is to guess unknown words in the
shortest time
possible.
Your teacher will assign a category for each group. Assign a timekeeper in your
group and
prepare ten pieces of one-fourth-sized paper and a small empty box or pencil case.
Think of
words or phrases related to your category and write each word in a piece of paper.
Fold each
piece to hide the word.
Remember not to choose words that are very difficult to guess. Follow the
guidelines below.
At least two members of the group must be familiar with the words meaning.
A word should only be composed of a maximum of eight letters.
Proper names are not allowed, but they can be used along with other words.
Foreign words and technical terms are not allowed.

Each round of the activity proceeds as follows:
Each group will assign two representatives who will act out or describe the unknown
word.
The remaining group members have to guess the word within one minute.
To start, the representatives from Team A will draw a piece of paper from Team Bs
box.
They have five seconds to view the word, after which Team Bs timekeeper will start
the
timer.
The representatives will then have their teammates guess the word through gestures.
Drawing or writing on the board is not allowed.

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If Team A guesses the word, Team Bs timekeeper has to record the number of seconds
it took
for Team A to get the correct answer.
If Team A cannot guess the word, Team Bs timekeeper has to record a time of one
minute.
To proceed, a representative from Team B will draw a piece of paper from Team Cs
box. This
roundabout game will go on until all the words are used.
The score for each group is the total time that the group accumulated for all the
rounds. The
group with the shortest time wins.
II. Group Activity. With the same group, perform a five-minute presentation of your
favorite scene
from an English movie, TV series, or musical or non-musical stage play. The chosen
scene should
show how one or more barriers to communication lead to miscommunication. You have
20
minutes to plan and organize.
III.
Group Activity. With your group mates, discuss the following:
Was there a lack of communication or miscommunication within your group when you
organized and performed your tasks? What are these?
Why do you think this happened?
What are the barriers to communication that occurred?
What strategies did you use to avoid the barriers and miscommunication?
Make sure that each member gives his/her answer. Overall, you have ten minutes to
exchange
ideas. Afterwards, assign one person, preferably the shyest member in your group,
to share with
the class the highlights or the most important points of the discussion.
IV. Individual Activity. Your teacher will randomly ask you a question. Once your
turn comes, you
have to stand in front and answer your teachers question, which may range from
life goals to
personal favorites.
After
you
answer,
your
teacher
will
give
a
follow-up
question
which
you
have
to
answer
as
well.
Then,
he/she
will
assign
two
members
of
the
class
to
respond
to
your
answers.
V. Individual Activity. Imagine that you are addressing a group of parents and
teachers in an
assembly on understanding your generation known as the Millennial Generation.
Prepare a two-minute speech that communicates your ideas about the topic.
Your speech should highlight who the millennials are and how they are different
from other
generations.
Before the speech deliveries, find a partner.
Evaluate each others speech deliveries using the rubrics on the next page.
Write the strong and weak points of the presentation in the succeeding table.
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Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations
Criteria VGE
(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
1. The ideas in the presentation are organized.
2. The message is expressed clearly.
3. There are sufficient supporting ideas.
4. The choice of words is appropriate for the audience.
5. Biases are avoided.
6. Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.
7. Ideas are communicated vividly and meaningfully.
8. Nonverbal cues are appropriate.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /40
Legend:
VGE To a very great extent; GE To a great extent; SE To some extent; LE To

a little extent;
N Not at all
Scoring:
VGE 3340; GE 2532; SE 1724; LE 916; N 8
Comments
The good points of the presentation are The areas that need to be improved are
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Reinforcement Activity Reinforcement Activity
Observe two of your classes other than English. Find out the nature, process,
elements,
and models of communication exemplified in each class.
Using a maximum of 500 words, write a report about your observations. Use the
following
format: font 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing.
E-link
Hone your communication skills by checking the exercises found on the websites
below.
Communication Exercises
Q
http://blog.trainerswarehouse.com/communication-and-listening-exercises/
Exercises on Barriers to Effective Communication
Q
http://www.livestrong.com/article/97647-exercises-barriers-effective-communication/
Lets Reflect
Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the
chart
below.
I thought
What were your
thoughts or
ideas about the
fundamentals of
communication
prior to the
discussion of
this lesson?
I learned that
What new or
additional ideas
did you learn
after taking up
this lesson?
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Lesson
Intercultural
Communication
2Lets Warm Up
1. Work in groups of five.
2. Create a fictional country. Discuss for three minutes the general description of
your
country using the following guide questions.
a. What is the name of the country? What are its citizens called?
b. Is it an island or is it land-locked?
c. What is its tourist attraction?
d. What is your country famous for?
e. What are its citizens known for?
3. Describe the way these citizens use language, as well as their general traits.
Make sure to
have a description for the following:
a. Behavior (Are they reserved? Loud? Generally humorous? Do they smile a lot?)
b. Language use (Are they talkative? Soft-spoken? Do they rarely use polite words?)

define intercultural communication;
demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills in a speech situation;
develop appreciation for different cultural perspectives;
practice effective intercultural communication;
apply learning and thinking skills, life skills, and ICT literacy in understanding
intercultural
communication;
communicate sensitively, taking into consideration a listeners gender, religion,
beliefs, and
traditions; and
reflect on your learning about intercultural communication.
Lesson
Intercultural
Communication
2Lets Warm Up
1. Work in groups of five.
2. Create a fictional country. Discuss for three minutes the general description of
your
country using the following guide questions.
a. What is the name of the country? What are its citizens called?
b. Is it an island or is it land-locked?
c. What is its tourist attraction?
d. What is your country famous for?
e. What are its citizens known for?
3. Describe the way these citizens use language, as well as their general traits.
Make sure to
have a description for the following:
a. Behavior (Are they reserved? Loud? Generally humorous? Do they smile a lot?)
b. Language use (Are they talkative? Soft-spoken? Do they rarely use polite words?)

define intercultural communication;
demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills in a speech situation;
develop appreciation for different cultural perspectives;
practice effective intercultural communication;
intercultural
communication;
communicate sensitively, taking into consideration a listeners gender, religion,
beliefs, and
traditions; and
reflect on your learning about intercultural communication.
c.
Nonverbal cues (Do they think shaking hands is distasteful?)
d.
Values (What do they find offensive? What positive trait are they known for?)
4.
Based on these general traits, create a list of 5 Dos and 5 Donts which your
fictional citizens
adhere to when they attend a casual dinner party with friends. You have five
minutes to
come up with the rules and memorize them.
5.
Then, read the following scenario.
You are a citizen of your fictional country, and you are attending a dinner party
with other
nationalities. Your goal is to mingle with and introduce yourself and your
fictional country to
others.
6.
The party will be hosted by your teacher. He/she will give the signal for the
party to start.
7.
Once the party starts, each of you has to roam around and talk with people from
other
groups. Keep in mind the following rules.
a.
Refrain from speaking with your group mates.
b.
Do not talk about the rules which your group created.
8.
The party will last for 5 minutes.
9.
Afterwards, confer with your group mates and discuss the following:
a.
Was there a difference between your groups behavior and others?
b.
How did you handle the differences between your behaviors?
Self-audit
practice
there are no
completing this
task.

1. I interact, negotiate, and create meaning with
others while taking into consideration varied
cultural backgrounds.
2. I do not think that my own culture is better than
others.
3. I understand that communication can be
influenced by culture, gender, age, social status,
and religion.
4. I demonstrate sensitivity when I communicate
with others.
5. I communicate to share information across
cultures.
6. I use effective intercultural communication skills.
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7. I communicate to understand different cultures
and social groups.
8. I appreciate different cultural perspectives.
9. I can easily communicate with people from
diverse backgrounds.
10. I respect the values and traditions of other
cultures.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

Lets Work and Learn

Exercise I (Group)
Form five groups. Each group will represent a particular country (Japan, France,
China,
Philippines, and Mexico). Imagine yourselves as the ambassadors of the country
assigned to
your group.
You will be provided with some source-based materials like photographs, newspaper
clippings,
and letters. Using these pieces of information, work together and come up with some
interesting
data about your country. Write questions (how, what, why, where, when and who) and
provide
corresponding answers.
Example:
China
Question:
Answer:
When is the best time to visit your country?
France
Question:
Answer:
What is the history behind the Eiffel Tower?
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Japan
Question:
Answer:
How did you earn the title The Land of the Rising Sun?
Mexico
Question:
Answer:
How would you describe your cuisine?
Philippines
Question:
Answer:
Why are you called the Pearl of the Orient Seas?
Come up with as many questions and answers as you can. After brainstorming, pretend
that
you are in an international conference for peace and that you will field a foreign
correspondent
who will answer questions from the audience about your assigned country.
Choose one of your members to act as the foreign correspondent. The remaining
members will
act as the audience from other nationalities who will ask the questions you listed.
Present this in a
three-minute skit.
Exercise Sheet
On the sheet provided, list the questions and answers that will provide pieces of
information about the
country assigned to your group.
Country:
Question 1:
Answer:
Question 2:
Answer:
Question 3:
Answer:
Question 4:
Answer:
Question 5:
Answer:
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Question 6:
Answer:
Question 7:
Answer:
Question 8:
Answer:
Question 9:
Answer:
Question 10:
Answer:
Key Takeaways
Definition and Nature of Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication happens when individuals interact, negotiate, and

create meanings
while bringing in their varied cultural backgrounds (Ting-Toomey, 1999).
For some scholars, intercultural communication pertains to communication among

people
from different nationalities (Gudykunst, 2003). Still, others look at intercultural
communication as
communication that is influenced by different ethnicities, religions, and sexual
orientations.
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Both interpretations show that intercultural communication takes place when people
draw from their cultural identity to understand values, prejudices, language,
attitudes, and
relationships (Gudykunst & Kim, 2003). Moreover, this facet of communication can
also be seen as
a bargained understanding of human experiences across diverse societies. Simply
put, intercultural
communication is the sending and receiving of messages across languages and
cultures.
Sometimes, intercultural communication can flow smoothly and become very

interesting for a
cross-cultural group. However, things may not go as planned when communication is
disrupted by
cultural collisions.
When you speak, your speech is continuously accompanied by gestures, facial

expressions,
and other body movements that add to what you are saying in different ways. For
example,
nodding means yes in the Indian subcontinent, Iran, most of Europe, Latin
America, and North
America. However, in Greece, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Turkey, Macedonia,
Bulgaria, and Albania,
nodding indicates disagreement. Moreover, in the case of Japanese culture, silence
as a form of
communication is more integrated in their customs than in Western languages. It is
therefore
important for you to acknowledge and understand the many communication patterns
present in
other cultures.
The Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity
The Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) offers a structure that

explores
how people experience cultural differences. According to Bennett and Bennett
(2004), it has six
stages. These are the following:
Stage 1: Denial. The individual does not recognize cultural differences.
An individual in the denial stage might be heard saying:

All cities are the same; they all have tall buildings, fast food chains, and
coffee shops.
Stage 2: Defense. The individual starts to recognize cultural differences and is

intimidated by
them, resulting in either a superior view on own culture or an unjustified high
regard for the
new one.
An individual in the defense stage might be heard saying:

This culture does not view life the way we do; our culture is certainly better.
Their ways are better than my own; I wish I were one of them.
Stage 3: Minimization. Although individuals see cultural differences, they bank
more on the
universality of ideas rather than on cultural differences.
An individual in the minimization stage might be heard saying:

Once we see through the cultural differences, we really are just the same!
Stage 4: Acceptance. The individual begins to appreciate important cultural

differences in
behaviors and eventually in values.
An individual in the acceptance stage might be heard saying:
These people and I have different values and experiences, and I think we can learn
from one
another.
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Stage 5: Adaptation. The individual is very open to world views when accepting new
perspectives.
An individual in the adaptation stage might be heard saying:
To address our issue, I have to adjust my approach to consider both my own and my
counterparts background.
Stage 6: Integration. Individuals start to go beyond their own cultures and see
themselves and
their actions based on multifarious cultural viewpoints.
An individual in the integration stage might be heard saying:

I can look at things from the perspective of various cultures.
Once you understand these stages, you may apply it to 1) recognize communication
behaviors
which differ from your own, 2) take into account what can influence these types of
behaviors, and 3)
try to analyze how linguistic and cultural communities differ in terms of
communication behavior
and influencing factors (Allwood, 1985).
Characteristics of Competent Intercultural Communicators
World Bank (2010) identifies the following traits that define a competent
intercultural
communicator.
1.
flexibility and the ability to tolerate high levels of uncertainty
2.
reflectiveness or mindfulness
3.
open-mindedness
4.
sensitivity
5.
adaptability
6.
ability to engage in divergent thinking (or thinking creatively) and systems-level
thinking (or
thinking how each one in a system or organization influences each other)
7.
politeness
Note that in addition to culture, other elements such as gender, age, social
status, and religion
must also be taken into consideration when communicating with others. Refrain from
showing
bias when talking to someone by following the tips below.
1.
Avoid stereotypes, i.e., generalizations about a certain group.
2.
Challenge gender norms; avoid using he and man to refer to a general group of
people.
To remedy this, you may use plural pronouns or rewrite a sentence to avoid using
pronouns.
The use of his/her is also acceptable.
3.
Do not talk down on younger people and the elderly.
4.
Be sensitive to the religious practices of others.
5.
Be polite at all times; do not belittle people you perceive to be on a lower social
class than
you.
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Exercise II (Individual-Pair) Exercise II (Individual-Pair)
Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element
being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write OK.
Once done,
compare and discuss your answers with a partner.
1.
Each employee must wear his ID at all times.
2.
You wont understand if I explain; youre too young.
3.
Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!
4.
Dont buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.
5.
Lolo, this is an iPhone. i-Phone. It is a very complicated device, but Ill
explain it
to you simply. It is used to talk to people from other places.
6.
All staff members have to submit their leave requests before the day ends.
7.
My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.
8.
Manang, lets go, Ill treat you. I bet you havent eaten sushi in your entire
life.
9.
Catholics and Protestants do have big differences, but we must respect each
others
beliefs.
10.
Youre the youngest person in the family, but I trust that you can handle the
situation well.
Exercise III (Individual)
Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is
false.
1.
Intercultural communication occurs when there is interaction and negotiation
between or among individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
2.
Intercultural communication refers only to communication that happens between
or among individuals from different nations.
3.
Communication that exists between or among individuals from different ethnic,
religious, and regional backgrounds and sexual orientations is not considered as
intercultural.
4.
The DMIS by Bennett and Bennett (2004) can be used to understand those who do
not recognize other cultures and cannot communicate interculturally.
5.
The denial stage could be interpreted as distrust towards other cultures.
6.
The acceptance stage refers to recognition of cultural differences.
7.
In the adaptation stage, individuals begin to integrate with other cultures.
8.
Cultural sensitivity matters in intercultural communication.
9.
One character trait of a competent communicator is sensitivity to nonverbal cues in
other cultures.
10.
A competent communicator is a person who is effective in intercultural
communication.
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Lets Practice Lets Practice
I. Group Activity. Work with your group mates in Lets Warm Up.
A.
Look at the following photo which compares an advertisement in Sweden and in Saudi
Arabia.
Note your comparison of the advertisements on the space provided below.
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B.
Now, discuss your answers to the following questions.
Why
do
you
think
was
the
advertisement
edited?
Is
the
edit
justified?
Why
or
why
not?
If
you
were
members
of
the
advertising
team
of
the
company,
would
you
edit
the
advertisement as well? Why or why not?
Discuss your answers in 5 minutes.
Choose a representative to present in 3 to 5 minutes.
II. Group Activity. With your group mates from the previous exercise, do the
following:
A.
1. Imagine yourselves to be a group of individuals of different nationalities.
2.
Think of a business you are interested to put up.
3.
Think of a creative name for your business.
4.
On the lines below, write what the business is about, who your prospective clients
are,
and why you put up such business.
5.
Do these in 10 minutes.
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B.
1. Brainstorm for a logo for your business that will show an integration of the
cultures of
the countries you are from.
2. Draw it on the space below.
3. Do these in 10 minutes.
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III. Group Activity. Do the following:
a. Work with your group mates. Assign a number to each member.
b. Individually, prepare a two-minute speech about this quote taken from
Understanding
Cultural Differences by Edward Hall and Mildred Hall: The essence of effective
cross-cultural
communication has more to do with releasing the right responses than with sending
the right
message.
c. Highlight your speech with your answer to the following question: Why is
releasing the right
responses more important than sending the right message in intercultural
communication?
d. Prepare your speech in five minutes.
e. Based on the sequence of your number, deliver your two-minute speech in your
group.
f. Everyone in the group should present.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations
Criteria VGE
(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
1. The ideas in the presentation are organized.
2. The message is expressed clearly.
4. The choice of words is appropriate for the audience.
6. Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /40
Legend:

a little extent;
N Not at all
Scoring:
VGE 3340; GE 2532; SE 1724; LE 916; N 8
Reinforcement Activity
Choose an international company which interests you. Visit their website. If a
company has
multiple websites, visit at least two of them.
Using a minimum of 500 words, write an essay discussing at least two (2) strategies
employed by the company to ensure that the right messages on their products and
services are
sent effectively across cultures worldwide.
Use the following format: computerized, font 12, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing.
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E-link E-link
Hone your intercultural communication skills by checking the websites below.
Intercultural Communication Resources
Q
https://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-1789/Booklet%20Intercultural
%20Communication%20
Resource%20Pack.pdf
Improving Intercultural Communication Skills
Q
http://www.carla.umn.edu/culture/resources/exercises.html
Lets Reflect
chart
below.
I thought
What were
your thoughts
or ideas about
intercultural
communication
prior to the
discussion of
this lesson?
I learned that
What new or
additional ideas
did you learn
after taking up
this lesson?
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Strategies in Various
Speech Situations
UnitIIII
Strategies in Various
Speech Situations
This unit focuses on the various ways and situations in which people communicate.
It discusses how a communicators style of speaking changes according to the
context and
how statements elicit various responses from listeners.
2Types ofSpeech Act

3Types ofCommunicative Strategy
1Types ofSpeech Context and Style
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Lesson
Types ofSpeech Context and Style
1Lets Warm Up
1. Work in groups of eight and read the following scenes.
Scene 1: Someone making an announcement to the public
Scene 2: Two small groups of people discussing something separately
Scene 3: One person talking to himself
Scene 4: Two people speaking with each other on the phone
Scene 5: A reporter appearing live on screen
2. Weave the scenes together into a story. You are free to interchange the order of
the scenes.
3. Act out your story and present it to the class within five minutes.
differentiate types of speech contexts;
explain the importance of effective communication skills;
practice effective interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills;
identify strategies in effective interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills;
exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior in a given speech context;
the types of
speech contexts; and
reflect on your learning on the types of speech contexts.
Lesson
Types ofSpeech Context and Style
1Lets Warm Up
1. Work in groups of eight and read the following scenes.
Scene 1: Someone making an announcement to the public
Scene 2: Two small groups of people discussing something separately
Scene 3: One person talking to himself
Scene 4: Two people speaking with each other on the phone
Scene 5: A reporter appearing live on screen
2. Weave the scenes together into a story. You are free to interchange the order of
the scenes.
3. Act out your story and present it to the class within five minutes.
differentiate types of speech contexts;
explain the importance of effective communication skills;
practice effective interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills;
identify strategies in effective interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills;
exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior in a given speech context;
the types of
speech contexts; and
reflect on your learning on the types of speech contexts.
practice
there are no
completing this
task.

1. I am aware of the types of speech contexts.
2. I can differentiate the types of speech
contexts.
3. I can explain the importance of effective
communication in a specific context.
4. I recognize that competence in
communication requires an understanding
of speech contexts.
5. I exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal
behavior in a given speech context.
6. I am aware that there are different speech
styles.
7. I can differentiate the types of speech
styles.
8. I can identify the type of speech style
someone is using.
9. I adjust my speech style depending on the
context of the situation.
10. I know that using the appropriate speech
style is a key to successful communication.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

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Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I (Group)
Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I (Group)
With the same group, discuss in three minutes what information can be contained in
each
of the following types of communication. Fill in each box with the information
needed.
Communication with self Communication between two persons
Communication in a small group Communication to the public
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Key Takeaways Key Takeaways
Types of Speech Context
1.
Intrapersonal This refers to communication that centers on one person where the
speaker acts
both as the sender and the receiver of message. The message is made up of your
thoughts and
feelings. The channel is your brain, which processes what you are thinking and
feeling. There
is feedback in the sense that as you talk to yourself, you discard certain ideas
and replace them
with others. (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)
Examples:
You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class
talked to you
on the way home and you decided it probably meant nothing.
You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting
your
project before the due date and you reflected on why this was so.
2.
Interpersonal This refers to communication between and among people and
establishes
personal relationship between and among them. Solomon and Theiss (2013) state that
the
inter part of the word highlights how interpersonal communication connects people
when
you engage in interpersonal communication, you and another person become linked
together
The personal part means that your unique qualities as a person matter during
interpersonal
communication (p. 5)
Types of Interpersonal Context
Dyad Communication communication that occurs between two people

Example:
You offered feedback on the speech performance of your classmate.
You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down.

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Small Group This refers to
communication that involves at least
three but not more than twelve people
engaging in a face-to-face interaction to
achieve a desired goal. In this type of
communication, all participants can freely
share ideas in a loose and open discussion.
Example:
You are participating in an

organizational meeting which aims
to address the concerns of your
fellow students.
You are having a discussion with

your group mates on how to finish
the assigned tasks.
3.
Public This type refers to communication
that requires you to deliver or send the
message before or in front of a group. The
message can be driven by informational
or persuasive purposes. In public
communication, unlike in interpersonal
and small group, the channels are more
exaggerated. The voice is louder and the
gestures are more expansive because the
audience is bigger. The speaker might use
additional visual channels such as slides
or a Power Point presentation. (Hybels &
Weaver, 2012, p 19)
Example:
You deliver a graduation speech to your

batch.
You participate in a declamation,

oratorical, or debate contest watched by
a number of people.
4.
Mass Communication This refers to
communication that takes place through
television, radio, newspapers, magazines,
books, billboards, internet, and other types
of media.
Example:
You are a student journalist articulating

your stand on current issues through
the schools newspaper.
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Exercise II (Pair) Exercise II (Pair)
Identify and discuss with your partner the differences among the types of speech
contexts
using the graphic organizer below.
Type Description Examples

1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
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Types of Speech Style
The context dictates and affects the way people communicate, which results in
various speech
styles. According to Joos (1968), there are five speech styles. These are (1)
intimate, (2) casual,
(3) consultative, (4) formal, and (5) frozen. Each style dictates what appropriate
language or
vocabulary should be used or observed.
1.
Intimate This style is private, which occurs between or among close family
members or
individuals. The language used in this style may not be shared in public.
2.
Casual This style is common among peers and friends. Jargon, slang, or the
vernacular
language are used.
3.
Consultative This style is the standard one. Professional or mutually acceptable
language
is a must in this style. Examples of situations are communication between teachers
and
students, employers and employees, doctor and patient, judge and lawyer, or
President and
his/her constituents.
4.
Formal This style is used in formal settings. Unlike the consultative style, this
is one-way.
Examples are sermons by priests and ministers, State of the Nation Address of the
President,
formal speeches, or pronouncements by judges.
5.
Frozen This style is frozen in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in
ceremonies.
Common examples are the Preamble to the Constitution, Lords Prayer, and Allegiance
to
country or flag.
Exercise III (Individual)
Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write
your
answer before the number.
1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist

2.
giving last-minute instructions to players
3.
delivering campaign speeches
4.
delivering a speech at the UN Summit
5.
delivering news reports
6.
talking and laughing about memorable experiences
7.
communicating while playing sports
8.
having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
9.
delivering an oratorical speech
10. leading a prayer before meal
11. reading school policies
12. talking to a superior
13. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag
14. talking to a stranger
15. inquiring at a hotel
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Exercise IV (Pair) Exercise IV (Pair)
Write in bullet points why appropriate language should be observed in using a
particular
speech style. Use the space below.
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I. Group Activity. Work with your group mates from Lets Warm Up. Your teacher will
pass around
a box with strips of paper in it. Each strip of paper has a question. Each of you
will pick a strip
and share your answer with the group. There are no wrong answers, but you have very
little
time to think about your answer. Speaking from the heart will help you a lot.
II. Group Activity. With the same group, write a short original play which employs
the various
speech contexts and speech styles. Present it in class.
III.
Group Activity.
1.
With the same group, use facial expressions and body gestures to create a tableau
of the
following:
a.
first day of class d. class suspensions
b.
exams week e. weekends
c.
effects of Facebook addiction
2.
After creating these tableaux, come up with three topics which characterize the
modern
Filipino youth in the home, school, and community. Create a tableau for each of
your topics.
Take group pictures of your tableaux. Show the photos to your classmates and have
them
guess your topic.
The group which guesses the most number of tableaux gets the highest score.
IV. Group Activity. Using one of the topics you chose, create a poster or a collage
that will represent
your ideas on the topic. Employ as many colors, symbols, and signs as you can to
make your
collage or poster more meaningful. Be ready to explain your output. All members of
the group
will present in class.
V. Group Activity. Form four to six groups. Each group will be working with another
group. All
groups will write a story in formal style for five minutes. This can be a simple
story from a
fairy tale or any book, movie, or television show. Then, exchange stories with
another group.
Translate the story into casual style. You have five minutes to recreate the story.
After completing
the stories, assign a volunteer who will share the storys casual version.
VI.
Group Activity. Prepare and plan for a small group discussion. Use the following as
your guide.
1.
Form a group with four to five members.
2.
Imagine that you are officers of a school organization conducting a meeting to
address a
specific concern. Below are some of the suggested topics which you can discuss.
Policy on wearing school
uniform Education system Internship opportunities for
students
Tuition fee increase Smoking and drinking within the
premises of the school Teacher-student relationship
3.
As a group, discuss the positive and negative effects of the particular issue in 15
minutes.
4.
Each member should be given a chance to state his/her stand.
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5.
Present the results of your discussion as a group. Divide among yourselves the
parts of your
presentation. Exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior and arrange your
content
logically. Refer to the rubric below as your guide.
6. You have 15 minutes to do your oral presentation.
Rubric for Oral Presentation
Category Scoring Criteria VGE

(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
Organization
Ideas were arranged logically.
Appropriate organizational pattern was
observed.
Transitions were smooth.
Content
Content was relevant.
Purpose was well-defined.
Main points were stated clearly.
Arguments were sound and supported
with valid and credible sources.
Introduction captured listeners attention.
Presentation was ended effectively with a
review of the main points.
Presentation
Voice was audible and pleasant.
Proper pronunciation, enunciation, and
articulation were observed.
Gestures, posture, and facial expressions
were expressive, dynamic, and natural.
Eye contact with the audience was
established and maintained.
Attire was appropriate.
The student demonstrated mastery of the
presentation.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /75
Legend:

a little
extent; N Not at all
Scoring:
VGE 6175; GE 4660; SE 3145; LE 1630; N 15
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Reinforcement Activity Reinforcement Activity
Find any professional in your community, and conduct an interview on his/her
strategies
in developing his/her interpersonal and intrapersonal skills in the workplace. Have
a video
recording of your interview, after seeking the permission of your interviewee.
Consider the
following in your interview.
1.
Planning
a.
Determine the purpose of the interview.
b.
State the major points clearly.
c.
Choose the right person to be interviewed.
d.
Consider the date, time, and place of the interview.
e.
Outline the interview.
f.
Prepare list of questions related to your interview.
2.
Interview Stage
a.
Bear in mind the purpose of the interview.
b.
Relax and be polite, patient, and considerate.
c.
Show courtesy and respect to your interviewee. Do not give your opinions.
d.
Thank your interviewee after the interview.
The videos will be assessed by your teacher.
E-link
Hone your knowledge in identifying types of speech contexts by looking into the
exercises
found on the websites below.
Notes and Exercises on Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communication
Q
http://faculty.buffalostate.edu/smithrd/UAE%20Communication/Unit4.pdf
Communication Skills Self-Assessment Exercise
Q
http://relationships101.org/poor-communication/building-effective-interpersonal-
communicationskills-
self-assessment-exercise
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Lets Reflect Lets Reflect
chart below.
I thought
What were your
thoughts or
ideas about the
types of speech
contexts and
styles prior to
the discussion of
this lesson?
I learned that
What new or
additional ideas
did you learn
after taking up
this lesson?
40
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Lesson
Types ofSpeech Act
2Lets Warm Up
With a partner, take the quiz below and check if you can discern the meaning behind
the
utterance. You have five minutes to answer the exercise. Encircle the letter of
your answer.
1. Consider the phrase: I now declare Martial Law. Who among the following can
say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
a. President of the country
b. My pregnant neighbor
c. A retired veterinarian
d. A famous rock star
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, Can you open the
door?
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
define speech acts;
distinguish types of speech act;
recognize that communicative competence requires understanding of speech acts;
demonstrate effective use of communicative strategy in a variety of speech
situations;
the types of
speech acts; and
reflect on your learning on the types of speech acts.
Lesson
Types ofSpeech Act
2Lets Warm Up
With a partner, take the quiz below and check if you can discern the meaning behind
the
utterance. You have five minutes to answer the exercise. Encircle the letter of
your answer.
1. Consider the phrase: I now declare Martial Law. Who among the following can
say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
a. President of the country
b. My pregnant neighbor
c. A retired veterinarian
d. A famous rock star
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, Can you open the
door?
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
define speech acts;
distinguish types of speech act;
recognize that communicative competence requires understanding of speech acts;
situations;
the types of
speech acts; and
reflect on your learning on the types of speech acts.
3.
You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you,
Its cold in
here! How would you interpret what she said?
a.
She feels cold.
b.
She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.
c.
She does not feel well because of the cold.
d.
She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
4.
Based on the scenario in item number 3, what would your next action be?
a.
I will thank my friend.
b.
I will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
c.
I will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness.
d.
I will ignore my friend.
5.
In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a.
I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.
b.
Im in love and Im happy!
c.
I promise to love you for better or for worse.
d.
I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.
Self-audit
practice
there are no
completing this
task.

1. I know what a speech act is.
2. I can distinguish the types of speech acts.
3. I recognize that to fully understand
speech acts, I need to have communicative
competence.
4. I respond appropriately and effectively to a
speech act.
5. I consider the various social meanings behind
an utterance.
6. I understand why speech acts are difficult to
perform when using a second language.
7. I understand what each type of speech entails.
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8. I try to decode speech acts based on the
context of the situation.
9. I understand the intended meaning of indirect
speech acts.
10. I can tell when a speech act is being used
during communication.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

Lets Work and Learn

Exercise I (Pair)
1. Watch the first video of telephone conversations through this link.
Video 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpZFJctBUHQ
2. With your partner, discuss your answers to the following questions.

a. What greeting is used by the customer service agent?
b. What form of personal identification is used by the agent?
c. What pre-closing signals are used by the agent?
d. What closing is used by the agent?
Key Takeaways
Definition of Speech Acts
A speech act is an utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect.

Some of
the functions which are carried out using speech acts are offering an apology,
greeting, request,
complaint, invitation, compliment, or refusal. A speech act might contain just one
word or several
words or sentences. For example, Thanks and Thank you for always being there for
me. I really
appreciate it both show appreciation regardless of the length of the statement.
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Three Types of Speech Act
According to J. L. Austin (1962), a philosopher of language and the developer of

the Speech Act
Theory, there are three types of acts in every utterance, given the right
circumstances or context.
These are:
1. Locutionary act is the actual act of uttering.

Please do the dishes.
2. Illocutionary act is the social function of what is said.

By uttering the locution Please do the dishes, the speaker requests the
addressee to wash the dishes.
3. Perlocutionary act is the resulting act of what is said. This effect is based on
the particular
context in which the speech act was mentioned.
Please do the dishes would lead to the addressee washing the dishes.
There are also indirect speech acts which occur when there is no direct connection
between the
form of the utterance and the intended meaning. They are different in force (i.e.,
intention) from
the inferred speech act.
For example, read the following utterance.
Can you pass the rice?
Inferred speech act: Do you have the ability to hand over the rice?
Indirect speech act: Please pass the rice.
So while the utterance literally asks the addressee if he or she has the ability to
hand a plate of
rice, it actually indirectly requests the addressee to pass the rice to the
speaker.
Performatives
Austin also introduced the concept of performative utterances: statements which

enable the
speaker to perform something just by stating it. In this manner, verbs that execute
the speech act
that they intend to effect are called performatives. A performative utterance said
by the right person
under the right circumstances results in a change in the world. Note that certain
conditions have to
be met when making a performative utterance.
For example, the phrase I now pronounce you

husband and wife, when uttered by an authorized
person such as a judge will have the actual effect of
binding a couple in marriage. However, if the same
statement is uttered to the same couple in the same
place by someone who is not authorized to marry
themas in the case of the accompanying picture, a
robotthen there is no effect whatsoever because a
condition was not met.
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Searles Classifications of Speech Act
As a response to Austins Speech Act Theory, John Searle (1976), a professor from
the University
of California, Berkeley, classified illocutionary acts into five distinct
categories.
1.
Assertive a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses belief about
the truth of
a proposition. Some examples of an assertive act are suggesting, putting forward,
swearing,
boasting, and concluding.
Example:
No one makes better pancakes than I do.
2.
Directive a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the
addressee
perform an action. Some examples of a directive act are asking, ordering,
requesting,
inviting, advising, and begging.
Example:
Please close the door.
3. Commissive a type of illocutionary act which commits the speaker to doing

something in
the future. Examples of a commissive act are promising, planning, vowing, and
betting.
Example:
From now on, I will participate in our group activity.
4.
Expressive a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her
feelings
or emotional reactions. Some examples of an expressive act are thanking,
apologizing,
welcoming, and deploring.
Example:
I am so sorry for not helping out in our group projects and letting you do all the
work.
5.
Declaration a type of illocutionary act which brings a change in the external
situation.
Simply put, declarations bring into existence or cause the state of affairs which
they refer to.
Some examples of declarations are blessing, firing, baptizing, bidding, passing a
sentence,
and excommunicating.
Example:
You are fired!

By saying that someone is fired, an employer causes or brings about the persons
unemployment, thus changing his external situation.
Always keep in mind that speech acts include concrete life interactions that
require the
appropriate use of language within a given culture. Communicative competence (i.e.,
the ability
to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others) is essential
for a speaker to be
able to use and understand speech acts. Idioms and other nuances in a certain
language might be
lost or misunderstood by someone who does not fully grasp the language yet.
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Exercise II (Pair) Exercise II (Pair)
Work with your partner from the previous activity. Complete the following table
with
information related to Searles Classification of Speech Acts.
Example:
Classification of
Speech Act Specific Situation Example
Assertive Chris bought a new gadget, and he
shows it off to his friends.
Im the only one in school who has
this new iPhone model.
Your turn:
Classification of
Speech Act Situation Example
Assertive
Directive
Commisive
Expressive
Declaration
Lets Practice
I. Pair Activity. Work with your partner from the Lets Work and Learn activity.
Watch the second
video below. Pay attention to details like greetings, personal identification, and
pre-closing and
closing signals.
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2EwBB5McJo
Compare the greeting, pre-closing, and closing in Video 2 to those in Video 1. How
are they
similar or different?
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II. Group Activity. Group yourselves into five members each. Within 15 minutes,
prepare a three- to
four-minute creative skit which shows at least five examples of Searles speech act
classifications.
You may use any of the examples you listed with your partner in Exercise II.
Criteria VGE
(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
1. Presentation is organized.
2. Message is expressed clearly.
3. Choice of words is appropriate for the audience.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30
Legend:

a little extent;
N Not at all
Scoring:
VGE 2530; GE 1924; SE 1318; LE 712; N 6
Take a look at the conversation below where the remark by a native English speaker
could
be misinterpreted by a native Chinese listener.
John: I couldnt agree with you more.
Chen: Oh. (Thinking: He couldnt agree with me? I thought he liked my idea!)
In an essay with no less than 500 words, discuss where the confusion originated.
Use the
following format: computerized, font 12, Times New Roman, spacing 1.5.
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E-link E-link
Hone your ability to recognize types of speech acts by checking the exercises found
on the
websites below.
Speech Act Exercises I
Q
http://gul.gu.se/public/pp/public_courses/course61890/published/1388703602109/
resourceId/25251194/content/speechacts-exercises-all.pdf
Speech Act Exercises II
Q
http://www.ello.uos.de/field.php/Pragmatics/SpeechActsinUse
Lets Reflect
chart
below.
I thought
What were your
thoughts or ideas
about speech
acts prior to the
discussion of this
lesson?
I learned that
What new or
additional ideas
did you learn
after taking up
this lesson?
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Lesson
Types ofCommunicative Strategy
3Lets Warm Up
For the entire lesson, you will go on an imaginary field trip.
Below is the link to Tara Na Biyahe Tayo, an MTV performed by various Filipino
artists
with the common goal of encouraging Pinoys to visit and explore the wonderful
places in
the Philippines. While watching the video clip, think about what for you is a must-
see in
the country.
Tara Na, Byahe Tayo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbO6LPZ9N8Q
After watching the video, group yourselves into five members each. Decide on the
Most
Exciting Tourist Spot in the country. Assign a speaker who will share your
decision and
reasons for this with the class. You have 10 minutes.
As soon as all the groups have presented their decisions, you will vote for the
Most Exciting
Tourist Spot in the Philippines.
distinguish various types of communicative strategies;
use acceptable, polite, and meaningful communicative strategies;
engage in a communicative situation;
explain the effects of a shift in communicative strategy;
situations;
reflect on your learning on the types of communicative strategy.
Lesson
Types ofCommunicative Strategy
3Lets Warm Up
For the entire lesson, you will go on an imaginary field trip.
Below is the link to Tara Na Biyahe Tayo, an MTV performed by various Filipino
artists
with the common goal of encouraging Pinoys to visit and explore the wonderful
places in
the Philippines. While watching the video clip, think about what for you is a must-
see in
the country.
Tara Na, Byahe Tayo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbO6LPZ9N8Q
After watching the video, group yourselves into five members each. Decide on the
Most
Exciting Tourist Spot in the country. Assign a speaker who will share your
decision and
reasons for this with the class. You have 10 minutes.
As soon as all the groups have presented their decisions, you will vote for the
Most Exciting
Tourist Spot in the Philippines.
distinguish various types of communicative strategies;
use acceptable, polite, and meaningful communicative strategies;
engage in a communicative situation;
explain the effects of a shift in communicative strategy;
situations;
reflect on your learning on the types of communicative strategy.
practice
there are no
completing this
task.

1. I collaboratively and productively establish
a topic during conversation.
2. I efficiently signal the beginning of a new
topic.
3. I observe limitation in communication.
4. I give others equal opportunity to speak.
5. I efficiently sustain a productive
conversation.
6. I patiently wait for my turn to speak.
7. I am polite when I want to raise a point.
8. I observe appropriate transitions for
effective conversation.
9. I appreciate others who effectively sustain
an effective conversation.
10. I end a conversation effectively.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

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Lets Work and Learn
Key Takeaways
Lets Work and Learn
Key Takeaways
People communicate every day to establish and maintain relationships, know and
understand
themselves, and find meaning in the daily grind. Moreover, since humans are social
beings
who survive more effectively through sensible discourses, they are always driven to
learn the
skills of creating and sustaining meaningful conversations. Successful
communication requires
understanding of the relationship between words and sentences and the speech acts
they represent.
However, a conversation may be complex at times; that is why some people get lost
along the
way and misunderstand each other. It is only when we willingly cooperate and speak
in socially-
approved ways that we can make a conversation meaningful.
Types of Communicative Strategy
Since engaging in conversation is also bound by implicit rules, Cohen (1990) states
that strategies
must be used to start and maintain a conversation. Knowing and applying grammar
appropriately
is one of the most basic strategies to maintain a conversation. The following are
some strategies that
people use when communicating.
1.
Nomination
A speaker carries out nomination to collaboratively and productively establish a
topic.
Basically, when you employ this strategy, you try to open a topic with the people
you are
talking to.
When beginning a topic in a conversation, especially if it does not arise from a

previous topic,
you may start off with news inquiries and news announcements as they promise
extended
talk. Most importantly, keep the conversational environment open for opinions until
the
prior topic shuts down easily and initiates a smooth end. This could efficiently
signal the
beginning of a new topic in the conversation.
2.
Restriction
Restriction in communication refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.
When
communicating in the classroom, in a meeting, or while hanging out with your
friends, you
are typically given specific instructions that you must follow. These instructions
confine you
as a speaker and limit what you can say.
For example, in your class, you might be asked by your teacher to brainstorm on
peer
pressure or deliver a speech on digital natives. In these cases, you cannot decide
to talk
about something else. On the other hand, conversing with your friends during
ordinary
days can be far more casual than these examples. Just the same, remember to always
be on
point and avoid sideswiping from the topic during the conversation to avoid
communication
breakdown.
3.
Turn-taking
Sometimes people are given unequal opportunities to talk because others take much
time
during the conversation. Turn-taking pertains to the process by which people decide
who
takes the conversational floor. There is a code of behavior behind establishing and
sustaining
a productive conversation, but the primary idea is to give all communicators a
chance to
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speak.
Remember to keep your words relevant and reasonably short enough to express your
views
or feelings. Try to be polite even if you are trying to take the floor from another
speaker. Do
not hog the conversation and talk incessantly without letting the other party air
out their
own ideas. To acknowledge others, you may employ visual signals like a nod, a look,
or a step
back, and you could accompany these signals with spoken cues such as What do you
think?
or You wanted to say something?
4. Topic Control
Topic control covers how procedural formality or informality affects the
development of
topic in conversations. For example, in meetings, you may only have a turn to speak
after the
chairperson directs you to do so. Contrast this with a casual conversation with
friends over
lunch or coffee where you may take the conversational floor anytime.
Remember that regardless of the formality of the context, topic control is achieved
cooperatively. This only means that when a topic is initiated, it should be

collectively
developed by avoiding unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts. You can make
yourself
actively involved in the conversation without overly dominating it by using minimal
responses like Yes, Okay, Go on; asking tag questions to clarify information
briefly like
You are excited, arent you?, It was unexpected, wasnt it?; and even by
laughing!
5. Topic Shifting
Topic shifting, as the name suggests, involves moving from one topic to another. In
other
words, it is where one part of a conversation ends and where another begins.
When shifting from one topic to another, you have to be very intuitive. Make sure
that the
previous topic was nurtured enough to generate adequate views. You may also use
effective
conversational transitions to indicate a shift like By the way, In addition to
what you said,
Which reminds me of, and the like.
6. Repair
Repair refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and
comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation. For example, if everybody
in the
conversation seems to talk at the same time, give way and appreciate others
initiative to set
the conversation back to its topic.
Repair is the self-righting mechanism in any social interaction (Schegloff et al,

1977). If
there is a problem in understanding the conversation, speakers will always try to
address
and correct it. Although this is the case, always seek to initiate the repair.
7. Termination
Termination refers to the conversation participants close-initiating expressions
that end a
topic in a conversation. Most of the time, the topic initiator takes responsibility
to signal the
end of the discussion as well.
Although not all topics may have clear ends, try to signal the end of the topic
through
concluding cues. You can do this by sharing what you learned from the conversation.
Aside from this, soliciting agreement from the other participants usually completes
the
discussion of the topic meaningfully.
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Exercise I (Individual) Exercise I (Individual)
Identify the type of communicative strategy in each statement.
1.
Do you have anything to say?
2.
One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the
importance of sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle.
3.
Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly
understand what we want to say about the issue.
4.
Go on with your ideas. Ill let you finish first before I say something.
5.
Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our
government?
6.
Hey, how are you? I missed you!
7.
Best regards to your parents! See you around!
8.
Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally
offer apologies for what I did yesterday.
9.
Sorry, I cant decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing
assignment. Lets talk next time, okay?
10. Now, its your turn to ask questions.
Lets Practice
I. Group Activity. Part A. Imaginary Trip
1.
Now that the class has picked the Most Exciting Tourist Spot in the Philippines
(done
in Lets Warm Up), the class will pretend to plan a trip and go there!
2.
In your groups (same with Lets Warm Up), pretend that you are members of the Class
Field Trip Committee.

Your teacher will assign you to role play one of the prompts below. You have 30
minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to present. Make sure to assign people to play
the
other characters mentioned in each scene.
Scene 1: While eating in the canteen, you go over the brochures of the tourist spot
for the
field trip. You talk about various information about the location.
Scene 2: You decide on the final itinerary of the field trip and discuss the
details such as
transportation, accommodation, meals, and itinerary.
Scene 3: You are tasked to present the final itinerary to the students parents
during the
quarterly parents meeting.
Scene 4: Upon arrival at your destination, you talk to the hotel concierge about
your
reservations. You inquire about breakfast schedules, hotel keys, extra beddings,
and
room service.
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Scene 5: You ask a police officer and a street vendor (on two different instances)
for
directions to the beach because the class is lost somewhere in town.
Scene 6: The class needs to eat in the nearest fast-food restaurant. After taking
all the
orders from your classmates, you go to the counter to place the orders. However,
some of
the orders are not available so you ask for alternate combos from the fast-food
crew, and
you make decisions for the rest of the class.
Scene 7: You have a free half day before your trip back home, so you decide on what
to do
as members of the field trip committee. Your ideas and suggestions clash, but
ultimately
everything is cleared out and you present the final plan to your classmates.
II. Group Activity/Mini-project.
1.
Form a group with five to six members.
2.
Create a three-minute tourism commercial.
3.
Plan and present a tourism commercial about the place you visited in the Imaginary
Trip
activity or any place that you actually visited.
4.
Mention the things that make the tourist spot a dream destination. Remember, this
activity
will help you practice making positive statements about a vacation site and
responding to
how people see this place differently.
When writing your script for the commercial, answer these 10 questions.
Why do tourists visit this place?
What do many visitors like to do here?
What would be best for a day trip?
What should one do for a good night out?
Where can visitors get the best food?
Where can visitors buy their souvenirs?
What outdoor activities are famous?
What is amazing about the weather?
What is the best thing to do here during summer?
What do tourists say about this vacation spot?

Tip: Watch the suggested videos in the E-link section. They could help you improve
your
tourism commercial.
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The following rubric will be used in assessing your commercial, so make sure it
meets the
criteria below.
Rubric for the Commercial
VGE
(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
1. The tourism commercial is creative, effectively written,
and presented well.
2. The tourism commercial clearly explains the reasons
why tourists should visit the place.
3. The tourism commercial makes good use of visual
aids or props.
4. The tourism commercial is presented within the
allotted time.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /20
Legend:

a little
Scoring:
VGE 1720; GE 1316; SE 912; LE 58; N 4
III. Pair Activity. Look for a partner. Think of three scenes from a movie or a TV
show where various
communicative strategies were employed in one conversation. Watch the scenes and
evaluate
the effect of the strategy applied to the conversation and to the characters.
List your evaluations in the table below.
Movie
(scene and context;
characters)
Communicative
strategy applied
Effect on the
conversation
Effect on the
characters
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IV.
Pair Activity. With the same partner, do the following:
1.
Answer this question: How can the sudden change in communicative strategy in a
conversation affect the quality of interaction, the speaker-audience relationship,
the role
and responsibilities of the speaker, the message, and the delivery?
2.
Present your answers in a Powerpoint presentation. Make sure to give examples and
to add
other types of media to support your answers.
3.
Present it in five minutes.
4.
Before the presentations, find another pair whose presentation you will evaluate
using the
rubric below.
Rubric for Assessing an Oral Presentation
Criteria VGE
(5)
GE
(4)
SE
(3)
LE
(2)
N
(1)
1. Presentation is organized.
2. Message is expressed clearly.
4. Choice of words is appropriate for the audience.
6. Speech is free from language mistakes.
9. The speaker observed effective communicative
strategy.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /45
Legend:

a little
Scoring:
VGE 3745; GE 2836; SE 1927; LE 1018; N 9
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Name (Student 1):
Name (Student 2):
Their presentation has the following strong
points:
The following aspects of the presentation
could be improved:
Think of a time when you had to explain one message in two different instances with
varying contexts. For example, you might have told your parents over dinner how
badly you
want to study in your dream university and in another instance, you talked about
the same
thing with your friends while having coffee.
In an essay with a minimum of 500 words, discuss why your communicative strategies
change as there are adjustments in every speech context, speech style, and speech
act.
Discuss your language, duration of interaction, your relationship to the listener,
your roles
and responsibilities as a speaker, your message, and your delivery and how these
differ in the
two varying instances and contexts.
Use the following format: font 12, Times New Roman; spacing, 1.5.
E-link
Hone your ability to recognize types of speech acts by checking the exercises found
on the
following websites:
Its More Fun in the Philippines (Department of Tourism)
Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADNgEHFDYzo
Philippines: Beautiful People, Beautiful Country (BBC Documentary, 2014)
Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdyDWqnf99Q
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Lets Reflect
Reflect on the learning that you gained after taking up this lesson by completing
the given
Lets Reflect
Reflect on the learning that you gained after taking up this lesson by completing
the given
chart.
I thought What were
your thoughts
or ideas about
the topic
before taking
up a lesson
on types of
communication
strategy?
I learned that
What new or
additional ideas
have you had
after taking up
this lesson?
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Fundamentals
of Public Speaking
UnitIIIFundamentals
of Public Speaking
UnitIII
This unit features the basics of preparing and delivering a speech. From the
drafting of
your speech to its delivery, you will be guided with various strategies that you
can apply to
successfully speak in public.
1Principles ofSpeech Writing

2Principles ofSpeech Delivery
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Lesson
Principles ofSpeech Writing
1Lets Warm Up
Form groups of five members. Study the following scenario:
You were assigned by your principal to be your schools events planner. Now, your
task is
to organize a welcome program for a foreign visitor.
You have ten minutes to discuss the steps you will take to organize the program.
Assign one
representative who will share the output of the group for two minutes.
When done with the task, answer the following questions.
1. How did you plan for the program?
2. What difficulties did you encounter while planning?
identify the principles of speech writing;
differentiate the stages or processes in speech writing;
use principles of effective speech writing focusing on audience profile, logical
organization,
duration, word choice, and grammatical correctness;
plan a speech;
evaluate a written speech;
apply principles of editing to a given speech;
the principles
of speech writing; and
reflect on your learning on the principles of speech writing.
Lesson
Principles ofSpeech Writing
1Lets Warm Up
Form groups of five members. Study the following scenario:
You were assigned by your principal to be your schools events planner. Now, your
task is
to organize a welcome program for a foreign visitor.
You have ten minutes to discuss the steps you will take to organize the program.
Assign one
representative who will share the output of the group for two minutes.
When done with the task, answer the following questions.
1. How did you plan for the program?
2. What difficulties did you encounter while planning?
identify the principles of speech writing;
differentiate the stages or processes in speech writing;
use principles of effective speech writing focusing on audience profile, logical
organization,
duration, word choice, and grammatical correctness;
plan a speech;
evaluate a written speech;
apply principles of editing to a given speech;
the principles
of speech writing; and
reflect on your learning on the principles of speech writing.
practice
what the statements says. Do this as objectively as possible. Bear in mind that
there are no
completing this
task.

1. I am familiar with the principles of speech
writing.
2. I understand the speech writing process.
3. I can differentiate the stages or processes of
speech writing.
4. I plan my speech effectively by following the
speech writing process.
5. I conduct audience analysis before preparing a
speech.
6. I determine the purpose of my speech.
7. I choose a speech topic that interests me and
my audience.
8. I maximize the use of outlines to make my
ideas coherent.
9. I rehearse my speech prior to delivery.
10. I edit my speech to improve the message and
the delivery.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

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Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I (Individual)
Lets Work and Learn
Exercise I (Individual)
Write T if the statement is true; write F if it is false.
1.
An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your main idea or not.
2.
Any speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.
3.
In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
4.
Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.
5.
Rehearsing is a major requirement.
6.
Speech writing is a recursive process.
7.
The approach that you will use in your introduction can determine the success of
your
speech.
8.
The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.
9.
The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main
idea
or message.
10. Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.
Key Takeaways
The Speech Writing Process
Just like events planning, or any other activities, writing an effective speech
follows certain
steps or processes. The process for writing is not chronological or linear; rather,
it is recursive. That
means you have the opportunity to repeat a writing procedure indefinitely, or
produce multiple
drafts first before you can settle on the right one. Figure 1 shows the schematic
diagram.
Conducting an audience analysis

Determining the purpose of the speech
Selecting a topic
Narrowing down a topic
Gathering data
Selecting a speech pattern
Preparing an outline
Creating the body of the speech
Preparing the introduction
Preparing the conclusion
Editing and/or Revising
Rehearsing
Fig. 1. Speech Writing Process
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The following are the components of the speech writing process.
Audience analysis entails looking into the profile of your target audience. This is
done so you can
tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to your audience. The profile includes
the following
information.
Q
demography (age range, male-female ratio, educational background and affiliations
or
degree program taken, nationality, economic status, academic or corporate
designations)
Q
situation (time, venue, occasion, and size)
Q
psychology (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial
ideologies, and needs)
A sample checklist is presented below.
Audience Analysis
Age Range
Male-Female Ratio
Educational Background
Educational Institution
Place of Residence (city, province, town)
Marital Status
Economic Status (Household income
above 30,000 or below 30,000)
Language Spoken
Religious Affiliations/beliefs
The purpose for writing and delivering the speech can be classified into threeto
inform, to
entertain, or to persuade.
Q
An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of the
concept or
idea presented by the speaker.
Q
An entertainment speech provides the audience with amusement.
Q
A persuasive speech provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence
their
own beliefs and decisions.
The purpose can be general and specific. Study the examples below to see the
differences.
General Purpose Specific Purpose

To inform
To inform Grade 11 students about the process of conducting an

automated student government election
To inform Grade 11 students about the definition and relevance of

information literacy today

To inform Grade 11 students about the importance of effective money
management
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General Purpose Specific Purpose
To entertain
To entertain Grade 11 students with his/her funny experiences in

automated election
To entertain Grade 11 students with interesting observations of people

who lack information literacy
To entertain Grade 11 students with the success stories of the people in

the community
To persuade
To persuade the school administrators to switch from manual to

automated student government election
To persuade Grade 11 students to develop information literacy skills
To persuade the school administrators to promote financial literacy

among students
The topic is your focal point of your speech, which can be determined once you have
decided
on your purpose. If you are free to decide on a topic, choose one that really
interests you. There
are a variety of strategies used in selecting a topic, such as using your personal
experiences,
discussing with your family members or friends, free writing, listing, asking
questions, or
semantic webbing.
Narrowing down a topic means making your main idea more specific and focused. The
strategies in selecting a topic can also be used when you narrow down a topic.
In the example below, Defining and developing effective money management skills of
Grade 11
students is the specific topic out of a general one, which is Effective money
management.
General Purpose To inform

Specific purpose To inform Grade 11 students on the importance of effective money
management
Topic Financial literacy or effective money management
Narrowing down a
topic through listing
Effective money management
Effective money management of Grade 11 students
Developing an effective money management of Grade 11 students
Defining and developing effective money management skills of
Grade 11 students
Data gathering is the stage where you collect ideas, information, sources, and
references
relevant or related to your specific topic. This can be done by visiting the
library, browsing
the web, observing a certain phenomenon or event related to your topic, or
conducting an
interview or survey. The data that you will gather will be very useful in making
your speech
informative, entertaining, or persuasive.
Writing patterns, in general, are structures that will help you organize the ideas
related to your
topic. Examples are biographical, categorical/topical, causal, chronological,
comparison/contrast,
problem-solution, and spatial.
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Below are different writing patterns from which you can select the one that best
suits your topic
and/or purpose.
Pattern Descriptions Examples

Biographical
Presents
descriptions of
your life or of a
person, famous
or not
Specific Purpose
To inform my audience
about my grandfather, the
late former President Ramon
Magsaysay
Specific Topic
Describing the life and works
of my grandfather, the late
former President Ramon
Magsaysay
Categorical/
Topical
Presents related
categories
supporting the
topic
Specific Purpose
To persuade the community
members to reduce, reuse,
and recycle as means of
eliminating garbage and
protecting the environment
Specific Topic
Why the community
members should promote
reducing, reusing, and
recycling
Causal Presents cause-
effect relationships
Specific Purpose To inform my audience on
the effects of overeating
Specific Topic
Explaining the possible
effects of overeating to ones
health
Chronological Presents the idea
in time order
Specific Purpose
To inform my audience
about the significant events
in the 1986 EDSA Revolution
or People Power
Specific Topic
Describing the significant
events before, during,
and after the 1986 EDSA
Revolution or People Power
Comparison/
contrast
Presents
comparison/
contrast of two or
three points
Specific Purpose
To persuade the audience
that living in the Philippines
is better than living in
Australia
Specific Topic
Explaining why the
Philippines is more habitable
than Australia
Problem-solution
Presents an
identified
problem, its
causes, and
recommended
solutions
Specific Purpose
To persuade the audience
to support the educational
programs of the national
government
Specific Topic
Explaining the reasons for
supporting the governments
educational programs seen
as the primary means of
increasing the literacy rate in
the Philippines
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An outline is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas.
Experts in public
speaking state that once your outline is ready, two-thirds of your speech writing
is finished. A
good outline helps you see that all the ideas are in line with your main idea or
message. The
elements of an outline include introduction, body, and conclusion. Write your
outline based on
how you want your ideas to develop. Below are some of the suggested formats.
1.
Table format
Purpose To persuade
Specific purpose To persuade the community members to reduce, reuse, and recycle as
means
of eliminating garbage and protecting the environment
Topic Promoting the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling in eliminating
wastes and protecting the environment
Pattern Problem-solution
Introduction
Share facts on the current situation of the environment.
State the message of the speech (specific topic).
Body
Discuss how improper waste disposal becomes an environmental problem.
Explain how reducing, reusing, and recycling would eliminate wastes and
protect the environment.
Conclusion
State the specific purpose of your speech again.
Call for action.
2. List format
1.0
As of today, there is an alarming increase of wastes in our community.
1.1
According to Solid Waste Management Office, if we do not take immediate action,
we might face more perils caused by natural calamities.
1.2
Now, I am going to talk about how to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
2.0
Improper waste disposal causes environmental problems.
2.1
Wastes contaminate the soil.
2.2
Wastes contaminate the water.
2.3
Wastes can cause floods.
3.0
There are ways to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
3.1
Reducing, reusing, and recycling can help eliminate wastes.
3.2
People should start doing these at home.
4.0
We must act now.
4.1
This solution should be supported by the local government.
4.2
Let us learn from the lessons in natural calamities we have experienced.

The body of the speech provides explanations, examples, or any details that can
help you
deliver your purpose and explain the main idea of your speech.
One major consideration in developing the body of your speech is the focus or
central idea. The
body of your speech should only have one central idea.
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The following are some strategies to highlight your main idea.
Q
Present real-life or practical examples
Q
Show statistics
Q
Present comparisons
Q
Share ideas from the experts or practitioners
The introduction is the foundation of your speech. Here, your primary goal is to
get the attention
of your audience and present the subject or main idea of your speech. Your first
few words
should do so. The following are some strategies.
Q
Use a real-life experience and connect that experience to your subject.
Q
Use practical examples and explain their connection to your subject.
Q
Start with a familiar or strong quote and then explain what it means.
Q
Use facts or statistics and highlight their importance to your subject.
Q
Tell a personal story to illustrate your point.
The conclusion restates the main idea of your speech. Furthermore, it provides a
summary,
emphasizes the message, and calls for action. While the primary goal of the
introduction is to
get the attention of your audience, the conclusion aims to leave the audience with
a memorable
statement.
The following are some strategies.
Q
Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your message.
Q
Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable lines from songs or stories
familiar
to your audience.
Q
Ask a question or series of questions that can make your audience reflect or
ponder.
Editing/Revising your written speech involves correcting errors in mechanics, such

as grammar,
punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence, and others. Andrew Dlugan (2013), an
award-
winning public speaker, lists six power principles for speech editing.
Q
Edit for focus.
So, whats the point? Whats the message of the speech?
Ensure that everything you have written, from introduction to conclusion, is

related to your
central message.
Q
Edit for clarity.
I dont understand the message because the examples or supporting details were
confusing.
Make all ideas in your speech clear by arranging them in logical order (e.g., main
idea first
then supporting details, or supporting details first then main idea).
Q
Edit for concision.
The speech was all over the place; the speaker kept talking endlessly as if no one
was
listening to him/her.
Keep your speech short, simple, and clear by eliminating unrelated stories and
sentences
and by using simple words.
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Q
Edit for continuity.
The speech was too difficult to follow; I was lost in the middle.
Keep the flow of your presentation smooth by adding transition words and phrases.
Q
Edit for variety.
I didnt enjoy the speech because it was boring.
Add spice to your speech by shifting tone and style from formal to conversational
and
vice-versa, moving around the stage, or adding humor.
Q
Edit for impact and beauty.
Theres nothing really special about the speech.
Make your speech memorable by using these strategies: surprise the audience, use
vivid
descriptive images, write well-crafted and memorable lines, and use figures of
speech.
Rehearsing gives you an opportunity to identify what works and what does not work
for you
and for your target audience. Some strategies include reading your speech aloud,
recording
for your own analysis or for your peers or coaches to give feedback on your
delivery. The best
thing to remember at this stage is: Constant practice makes perfect.
Some Guidelines in Speech Writing
1.
Keep your words short and simple. Your speech is meant to be heard by your
audience, not read.
2.
Avoid jargon, acronyms, or technical words because they can confuse your audience.
3.
Make your speech more personal. Use the personal pronoun I, but take care not to
overuse it.
When you need to emphasize collectiveness with your audience, use the personal
pronoun we.
4.
Use active verbs and contractions because they add to the personal and
conversational tone of
your speech.
5.
Be sensitive of your audience. Be very careful with your language, jokes, and
nonverbal cues.
6.
Use metaphors and other figures of speech to effectively convey your point.
7.
Manage your time well; make sure that the speech falls under the time limit.
Exercise II (Pair)
Based on what you have learned in this lesson, list at least ten principles or
characteristics
of speech writing.
Example:
Audience analysis should be conducted to determine the characteristics of the

audience,
nature of event, time of day, etc.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Exercise III (Pair)
Identify and differentiate the processes in speech writing in terms of description
and application.
Speech writing process Description Application
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I. Group Activity. Work with your group mates from Lets Warm Up. Read the sample
speech below,
and then, using the Six Power Principles for Speech Editing of Andrew Dlugan, edit
the speech.
Underline the part which you think needs editing for focus, clarity, concision,
continuity, variety,
and impact and beauty. Then, write the revised version in the second column and the
principle
you used in the last column.
Speech Title: May Fifteen Edited/Revised Version Speech Editing
Principle
May 15 of this year, I woke up with a
happy heart. I thought to myself, when I
reach 50 years old, 60 or beyond, I will look
back to this day and smile. Then, I paid
attention to my college graduation picture,
framed on a 4x6 decorative wood edging
emblazoned with beautiful memories. I
reached for it, and held it closely, and uttered,
10 years, and I think you did a pretty good
job! I slowly put it back to the side table,
off to my working station across my sliding
window to fulfill one in my daily routine:
journal writing.
Then, I started: Dear journal, In my 10
years as a member of the noblest profession
in the universe, I have encountered several
influential, inspiring and fabulous people.
So, today, as a tribute, Im going to write
about them, starting off with my top three
favorites.
To begin with, I did not like my first
pick. She was someone who would always,
always disagree with my ideas and decisions.
I remember one time while I asked her to
sign my college admission papers, she was
infuriated because of my choice because I
ticked Mass Communications as my priority.
It was a very long battle of verbal argument.
As expected, I did not win. Another, I came
home from school sharing I would want to
extract the tooth of my lab partner without
an anesthesia because hes irresponsible
and ridiculous. Instead of letting me vent
and giving me a back rub, she defended the
behavior of my lab partner saying, He must
have a bad day. You have to understand.
Precisely, shes a devils advocate.
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Principle
But, I have loved her. In fact, I have been
playing as a devils advocate since college. I
think its important to see a situation from
different perspectives. In that sense, I can
think critically and make reasonable decisions.
In the academic context, I employ it as a
strategy to make my students be effective
communicators, critical and creative thinkers,
service-driven citizens, and reflective life-long
learners through exposing them to several
relevant activities. I learned this from her,
from someone I know a devils advocate.
However, she left me. And for once, it
broke my heart.
If United Kingdom has the late Margaret
Thatcher, and China has Wu Yi, I have a
friend, too, an Iron Lady who is my second
choice. And, Im lucky to have known her.
Coined by Russian journalist Captain Yuri
Gavrilov in 1976, the iron metaphor is used to
describe a lady who is strong-willed. Strong-
willed, thats a perfect word that describes
my friend. I was in grade six back then when
I witnessed the misery that happened to her
family. I knew how it felt though I was still
younger. Their business went bankrupt; her
husband was hospitalized fighting against
death; and, she was falling downward spiral.
But, she did not let go. She stood her ground,
fought back, and turned every tragedy into
triumph. Thats why shes an Iron Lady to me.
Being strong-willed and turning tragedy
into triumph are lessons which I learned from
my Iron Lady friend. Had I not applied these
lessons to my personal and professional life,
I would have lost my sanity and remained
miserable.
However, she left me. And for the second
time, it broke my heart.
Of course, we all have heard the story
about a university professor who sought a
Japanese master for enlightenment about
his questions on Zen. The master served the
professor with tea, poured the cup full, and
kept on pouring. The professor suddenly
said, It is overflowing. The master replied,
You are like this cup. I cannot show you Zen
unless you empty your cup.
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Principle
I first learned this story from my third
choice, i.e., my teacher who I used to call
master. That was supposed to be a life-
changing tale for me because I was very
stubborn and unreceptive back then. But, my
master taught me to be more open with new
perspectives and continue to seek inspirations
from other people who I can call masters,
too, and to absorb and just filter later. As
Bruce Lee said, Absorb what is useful.
Hopefully, after I have taken everything in,
I will have evolved into a better educator,
just like my master and ultimately, a better
creative person. I want to reach that zen
point, where everything is intuitive and
instinctive, where teaching and I are one (like
the samurai and the sword are one), where I
can see beyond what my eyes tell me as what
swordsman Miyamoto Musashi said.
Yes, I am aware of the dangers of having
too many masters. But mixed martial arts
taught us that we can learn different fighting
styles from different masters, and eventually,
evolve into a well-rounded warrior. I guess
the secret lies in keeping an open mind. I
learned that from my master. So, I just make
sure that when I meet other people and listen
to their stories, I go with an empty cup.
Nevertheless, she left me. Again, it broke
my heart.
Right after I signed on my journal entry,
I heard euphonous voic

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