Oral Communication

FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SEMESTER 1, QUARTER 1

Nature and Elements

of Communication
Learning Competencies: READ
(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Explains the functions, nature Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 4)
Communication is a process of sharing and conveying messages or
and process of communication
information from one person to another within and across channels,
EN11/12OC-Ia-2 contexts, media, and cultures (McCornack, 2014).

Differentiates the various models of There is a wide variety of contexts and situations in which
communication communication can be manifested; it can be a face-to-face interaction, a
EN11/12OC-Ia-3 phone conversation, a group discussion, a meeting or interview, a letter
correspondence, a class recitation, and many others.
Uses various strategies in order to
Nature of Communication
avoid communication breakdown 1. Communication is a process.
EN11/12OC-Ia-6 2. Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and
the receiver).
Examines sample oral communication 3. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words,
activities actions (nonverbal), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at
the same time.
Identifies the various types of speech
Elements of Communication
context.
Communication is divided into elements which help us better understand
EN11/12OC-Ifj-15 its mechanics or process. These elements are the following:
1. Speaker – the source of information or message
Distinguishes types of speeches and 2. Message – the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the
speech style speaker in words or in actions
EN11/12OC-Ifj-17 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-
Responds appropriately and
personal, verbal or nonverbal, in which the encoded message is
effectively to a speech act conveyed.
EN11/12OC-Ifj-20 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

WATCH
The Nature of communication in English | Oral Communication
in Context for SHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZWEFcozoOw

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 The process of communication refers to the transmission
or passage of information or message from the sender
through a selected channel to the receiver overcoming
barriers that affect its pace.

The process of communication as such must be a

continuous and dynamic interaction, both affecting and
being affected by many variables
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form%20of%20feedback.

Models of Communication
1. Shannon and Weaver Model
This model is specially designed to develop the effective
communication between sender and receiver. Also they
find factors which affecting the communication process
called “Noise”. At first the model was developed to
improve the Technical communication. Later it’s widely
applied in the field of Communication.

The model deals with various concepts like Information

source, transmitter, Noise, channel, message, receiver,
https://www.communicationtheory.org/shannon-and-weaver-model-of-communication/
channel, information destination, encode and decode.
2. Transactional 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.

As shown in the figure on the left, 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
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interfere with the flow of communication.
ACTIVITY 1
Create a comic strip that shows an effective communication towards each other. Do this on a short bond paper. Use the
examples here below for idea. DO NOT COPY ANYTHING FROM THE EXAMPLES!

https://www.applicomhq.com/content/improject-effective-
communication-comic-strip https://bringingoutthebestinyourchildd.weebly.com/parenting-styles.html

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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 people’s expression of their feelings and emotions.
5. Information dissemination – Communication functions to convey information.
(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 7)
Barriers to Communication
Many people think that communicating is easy. It is, after all, something we've done all our lives. There is some truth in
this simplistic view. Communicating is straightforward. What makes it complex, difficult, and frustrating are the barriers
we put in the way. When communication doesn’t happen, conflict often does.
1. Physical Barriers 2. Perceptual Barriers 3. Emotional Barriers
Physical barriers in the workplace It can be hard to work out how to One of the chief barriers to open and
include: improve your communication skills. free communications is emotional.
- Marked out territories, empires The problem with communicating
and fiefdoms into which strangers with others is that we all see the world The emotional barrier is comprised
are not allowed differently. mainly of fear, mistrust and suspicion.
- Closed office doors, barrier
screens, and separate areas for If we didn't, we would have no need The roots of our emotional mistrust
people of different status to communicate: something like of others lie in our childhood and
- Large working areas or working extrasensory perception would take its infancy when we were taught to be
in one unit that is physically place. careful about what we said to others.
separate from others.
4. Cultural Barriers 5. Language Barriers 6. Gender Barriers
When we join a group and wish to Our language may present barriers to There are distinct differences between
remain in it, sooner or later we will others who are not familiar with our the speech patterns of men and women.
need to adopt the behaviour patterns expressions, buzz-words and jargon. A woman speaks between 22,000 and
of the group. 25,000 words a day whereas a man
When we couch our communication in speaks between 7,000 and 10,000.
These are the behaviours that the such language, it excludes others.
group accept as signs of belonging. This means that men speak in a linear,
Understanding this is key to developing logical and compartmentalised way,
The group rewards such behaviour good public speaking skills and report demonstrating left-brain thinking.
through acts of recognition, approval writing skills. Women speak more freely, mixing
and inclusion. logic and emotion, using both sides of
the brain.
https://www.impactfactory.com/library/communication-skills-seven-barriers-great-communications

ACTIVITY 2
Identify the communication barriers presented in each situations. Write your answers on the spaces provided below.

1. Recently, Vincentiments produced a short-film that opens the difficult situation of students, teachers, and parents on
the online class set-up that also called as "trilogy" directed by Darryl Yap. Tons of negative reactions and comments
are expressed on social media because of its bad language and disrespectful content especially to the student's rant for
teachers causing them to feel offended after their adjustments and huge workloads. The director explained that videos
used to be a platform to open the real events happening to this new set-up in education during this pandemic and send
messages to the public and government.
What is the communication barrier between netizens and film producers?
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2. Visayan dialect is somehow seen as jokes to the Tagalog-raised families children before because of their same words
but different in meaning. Examples of this are 'pating' which in Tagalog means the shark but in Cebuano, it meant as
the dove or 'kalapati'.

What kind of communication barrier/s is being presented?

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3. You cannot explain your report to your boss today because of the recent fight between you and your husband
because of the bills to pay.

This may be considered as what barrier/s?

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4. Sharon tend to be silent and not asking anything to make her presentation better because of some rejections recieved
from workmates.

This may lead to what communication barrier/s?

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Solutions to Communication Barriers
1. Emotional Barriers
* Recognize these kinds of emotions, and politely ask the other person to give you a moment so you can relax
or calm yourself.
* Recognize this kind of attitude, reset, and reflect on how you can be interested in what the speaker is pointing
out.
2. Use of jargons
* 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 layman’s terms or simple words.
3. Lack of confidence
*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.
4. Noisy environment
*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.

Verbal 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.
- 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.
(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 8)
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ACTIVITY 3/OC TASK 1
Answer the following questions with clarity of ideas and correct grammar as what an effective communication is.
Write them on the space provided below each item.

1. From 1-10, how will you rate Pres. R. Duterte in terms of his actions towards COVID-19 pandemic? Why?
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2. What is the biggest success of our country through history? Why?

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3. What do you thnik is the main reason of scarcity of resources here in the Philippines?
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4. Recently, UP Diliman released a subject/course which reviews Korean drama series as part of some programs in
Multimedia Arts. What is your insight here?
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5. How will you define "cancel culture" here in the Philippines? Cite example/s.
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ACTIVITY 4/OC TASK 2

Imagine you're doing a short speech for the parents. As a student of today's new normal, how will you tell them your
needs and their responsibilites in the most honest way but not oofending them. Write your ideas on the box provided
below.
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WATCH
This an example of a speech. You can watch it to get idea of how to deliver a clear motive and ideas by talking.
Click or copy the link below.

ENGLISH SPEECH | ELLEN DEGENERES: Be True To Yourself (English Subtitles)

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDth6cv5raI

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Communicative Competence
Strategies In Various Speech
Situations
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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.
Example:
• 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.

2. Interpersonal – This refers to communication between and among people and establishes
personal relationship between and among them.
Types of Interpersonal Context
1. Dyad Communication – communication that occurs between two people.
2. 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.
3. Public – This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message before or in
front of a group.
4. Mass Communication – This refers to communication that takes place through television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, books, billboards, internet, and other types of media.

ACTIVITY 5
Identify the type of speech context is being presented to each situations. Write your answers on the space provided
before each number.
______________1. You and John talking about your short-film making project.
______________2. Samantha is thinking for an effective strategies to gain more buyers for her products.
______________3. The coach is giving his last-minute instructions to his players.
______________4. Karen Davila is delivering a news report about COVID-19 vaccine.
______________5. You are explaining yourself to the guidance councelor.
______________6. Jessie feels happiness after the teacher praised him to the report.
______________7. You were disgusted after watching the new horror movie.
______________8. Sandra and two of her friends are conducting a bible study at their house.
______________9. You are reading the new released school's newspaper.
______________10. Conrad was inquiring to reserved a room on the hotel.

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The Different Speech Styles
1. Frozen
It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during
respectful events and ceremonies. It also used when one shows
hesitation, disinterest or prejudice.

EXAMPLE: Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/world/asia/philippines-may-get-

new-law-sing-national-anthem-with-spirit-or-face-prison-time.html

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2. Intimate
For very close relationships like couples, family, and best friends.
It is also used for self-addressed questions or self-talk, etc. Intimate
speech is used in conversation between people who are very close
and know each other quite well because they have the maximum of
shared background information.

EXAMPLES: Couple talking about their future plans, family

sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc. https://consciouslifenews.com/10-super-happy-couples-talk-about/1185643/

3. Formal
Formal speeches are straightforward speeches. In this speech style,
the speaker avoids using slang terminologies, what the speaker says
is something that has been prepared beforehand, its complex sentence
and noun phrases are well structured, logically sequenced and strongly
coherent.

https://rappler.com/nation/rodrigo-duterte-sona-2019-
philippines-speech
EXAMPLES: Announcements, SONA, welcome addresses, etc.

4. Casual
This is an informal communication between groups and peers. Casual
style is used in conversation between friends and insiders who have
something to share and have shared background information but
don’t have close relations.

EXAMPLES: phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, https://www.edutopia.org/article/phone-call-home-makes-

chats, etc. all-difference

5. Consultative
This is used in semi-formal communication, sentences end to be
shorter and spontaneous, the speaker does not usually plan what he/
she wants to say, most operational among others.

EXAMPLES: regular classroom discussions, doctor-patient, etc.

http://www.shakespeareandmore.com/whole-class-discussion.html Resource: https://elcomblus.com/speech-styles-definition-types-and-examples/

ACTIVITY 6
Identify the type of speech style on each item. Write your answers on the space provided before each number.

______________1. Miss Lara discussed the planets on the solar system to Grade 3 students.
______________2. The students from JRAACS always stood up whenever the national anthem is played.
______________3. The couple was talking to their plans for their wedding plans.
______________4. Jessie was talking to the phone with Jason for straight one hour.
______________5. You are explaining yourself to the guidance councelor.
______________6. The school president is delivering his graduation speech to Batch 2020.
______________7. You were always leading the prayer before meal.
______________8. Jim was talking to a stranger on the streets last night.
______________9. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was delivering a speech during the UN Summit 2021.
______________10. You are talking and laughing about memorable experiences with your long time friend Claudio.

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Types of Speech Act
ACTIVITY 7
(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 43)
1. Watch the first video of telephone conversations through this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpZFJctBUHQ
2. With your partner, discuss your answers to the following questions. Use the space provided below each item.
a. What greeting is used by the customer service agent?
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b. What form of personal identification is used by the agent?
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c. What pre-closing signals are used by the agent?
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d. What closing is used by the agent?
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(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 43-45)
Speech Act
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.

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.
1. Locutionary act is the actual act of uttering.
Example: Please do the laundry later.
2. Illocutionary act is the social function of what is said.
Example: By uttering the locution “Please do the laundry later,” 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.
Example: “Please do the laundry later” would lead to the addressee do the laundry.

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.

Searle’s Classifications of Speech Act

As a response to Austin’s Speech Act Theory, John Searle (1976), a professor from the University
of California, Berkeley, classified illocutionary acts into five distinct categories.

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1. Assertives
They commit the speaker to something being the case. The different kinds are: suggesting, putting forward, swearing,
boasting, concluding.
Example: "No one makes a better cake than me''
2. Directives
They try to make the addressee perform an action. The different kinds are: asking, ordering, requesting, inviting,
advising, begging.
Example: "Could you close the window?''
3. Commisives
They commit the speaker to doing something in the future. The different kinds are: promising, planning, vowing,
betting, opposing.
Example: "I'm going to Paris tomorrow''
4. Expressives
They express how the speaker feels about the situation. The different kinds are: thanking, apologising, welcoming,
deploring. Example: "I am sorry that I lied to you''
5. Declarations
They change the state of the world in an immediate way.
Examples: "You are fired, I swear, I beg you''

http://www.coli.uni-saarland.de/projects/milca/courses/dialogue/html/node66.html

ACTIVITY 8
Complete the following table by giving an example of situation/s related to the Searle’s Classification of Speech Acts.

Example:
Classification of Speech Act Specific Situation Example
Cedie bought a new laptop, and he “I’m the only one in school who has
Assertive
shows it off to his friends. this new Mac model.”

Classification of Speech Act Specific Situation Example

1. Assertives

2. Directives

3. Commisives

4. Expressives

5. Declarations

ACTIVITY 9/OC TASK 3

(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 47)
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 couldn’t agree with you more.”
Chen: “Oh….” (Thinking:“He couldn’t agree with me? I thought he liked my idea!”)
In an essay with no less than 250 words, discuss where the confusion originated. Use the following format: computerized,
font 12, Times New Roman, spacing 1.5.
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Principles of Speech Writing
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(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 62-68)
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.
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.
- demography
- situation
- psychology
• The purpose for writing and delivering the speech
can be classified into three—to inform, to entertain,
https://slideplayer.com/slide/12407875/ or to persuade.
* An informative speech provides the audience with a clear
understanding of the concept or idea presented by the
speaker.
* An entertainment speech provides the audience with
amusement.
* A persuasive speech provides the audience with well-
argued ideas that can influence their
own beliefs and decisions.
• 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 The body of the speech provides explanations, examples,
with your family members or friends, free writing, listing, or any details that can help you deliver your purpose
asking questions, or semantic webbing. and explain the main idea of your speech. One major
• Narrowing down a topic means making your main idea consideration in developing the body of your speech is
more specific and focused. The strategies in selecting a the focus or central idea. The body of your speech should
topic can also be used when you narrow down a topic. only have one central idea.
• Data gathering is the stage where you collect ideas,
Some Guidelines in Speech Writing
information, sources, and reference relevant or related to
1. Keep your words short and simple. Your speech is
your specific topic. meant to be heard by your audience, not read.
• An outline is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship 2. Avoid jargon, acronyms, or technical words because
of your ideas. Experts in public speaking state that once they can confuse your audience.
your outline is ready, two-thirds of your speech writing is 3. Make your speech more personal. Use the personal
finished. pronoun “I,” but take care not to overuse it.
When you need to emphasize collectiveness with your
audience, use the personal pronoun “we.”
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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 https://www.theladders.com/career-
advice/why-you-should-take-time-away-from-your-to-do-list
under the time limit.

ACTIVITY 10/OC TASK 4

(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 73)
Prepare/plan a speech to be delivered online. As you go along, make sure to fill in the details in the columns with the
ideas you have decided on.

A. Conduct a general audience analysis. Use the sheet below.

General Audience Analysis
Age Range
Male-Female Ratio
Educational Background
Educational Institution
Place of Residence (city, province, town)
Economic Status (Household income
above 30,000 or below 30,000)
Marital Status
Language Spoken
Religious Affiliations/beliefs

B. Identify your general and specific purpose. Use the sheet below.

General Purpose

Specific Purpose

C. Identify your topic. Use any strategy learned from this lesson. Use the sheet below.
General Purpose

Specific Purpose

Topic

)Specific (Narroweddown
Topic

D. Decide how you will gather data. Will you be visiting your library, browsing the web, observing,
or conducting an interview or survey? Once you have decided, gather all necessary and
relevant information.
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F. Identify the speech pattern you will use. Will it be biographical, categorical/topical, causal, chronological,
comparison/contrast, or problem-solution? Use the sheet below.

General Purpose

Specific Purpose

Topic

Specific (Narroweddown) Topic

Speech Pattern

G. Prepare an outline for your speech using any of the formats discussed. Use the sheet below.

General Purpose

Specific Purpose

Topic

Specific (Narroweddown) Topic

Speech Pattern

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

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SEMESTER 1, QUARTER 2

Principles of Speech Delivery

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(from Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos, p. 80)
Insights on Public Speaking
According to Stephen Lucas (2011), author of The Art of Public
Speaking, a good delivery means that you are capable and able
to present your message in a clear, coherent, and interesting
way. In addition to this, he also says:
"Good delivery…conveys the speaker’s ideas clearly,
interestingly, and without distracting the audience. Most
audiences prefer delivery that combines a certain degree of https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-communications/chapter/
effective-visual-delivery/
formality with the best attributes of good conversation—
Types of Speech According to Purpose
1. An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea. The lectures of your
teachers are the best examples of this type.
2. An entertainment speech amuses the audience. The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best
examples of this type.
3. A persuasive speech seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own
ideas and decisions. The campaign speeches of the running candidates for government posts are the best examples
of this type.

Types of Speech According to Delivery

1. Extemporaneous
• Speaking with limited preparation
• Guided by notes or outline
Description
• Delivered conversationally
• Most popular type
• When you are a candidate for a post in a student government and
Speaking Situations you deliver your campaign speech before a voting public
• When you are assigned to report a topic in class
• Helps you look confident
Advantages
• Engages the audience
Disadvantages • May not have adequate time to plan, organize, and rehearse
• Create an outline
• Organize your points logically (most important to least important
or vice versa)
Tips
• Use facts and real-life experiences as your examples
• Manage your time well
• Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse

2. Impromptu
• Speaking without advanced preparation
Description • Unrehearsed speech
• Spoken conversationally

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 • In an event where you are asked to say a few words
Speaking Situations
• First day at work or in class, or during an interview
• Spontaneous or natural speaking
Advantages
• More focused and brief
• Tendency to be disorganized
Disadvantages • Lacks connection with the audience
• Nerve-racking for inexperienced speakers and beginners
• Once you are requested to say something, pause for a moment to
plan in your head what to say.
Tips • State your main point briefly and deliver it at a pace your audience
can follow.
• End by saying thank you.

3. Manuscript
• Speaking with advanced preparation
Description • Planned and rehearsed speech
• Reading aloud a written message
• Newscasting with a TelePrompter or an autocue device
Speaking Situations • Presenting the legal proceedings and verdict in court
• Reading the rules and criteria in a contest
• Exact repetition of the written words
Advantages
• Guided speech
• Boring and uninteresting presentation
Disadvantages
• Lacks audience rapport or connection
• Rehearse the speech over and over again until you sound natural.
Tips • Observe accomplished news anchors and note how conversational
they sound when they deliver the news.

4. Memorized
• Speaking with advanced preparation
Description • Planned and rehearsed speech
• Reciting a written message word-for-word from memory
• When you perform in a stage play
Speaking Situations • When you deliver a declamation, oratorical, or literary piece
• When an actor or actress in a scene performs a script from memory
• Exact repetition of the written words from memory
Advantages
• Free to move around the stage
• Speakers might end up speaking in a monotone pattern
Alternatively, he/she might take a fast pace.
Disadvantages
• When the speaker cannot control his/her stage fright, he/she might
have difficulty remembering his/her memorized speech.
• Rehearse the speech over and over again until you sound natural and
feel confident.
Tips
• Observe how actors/actresses perform their script in a theater,
television, or movie scenes

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As a public speaker you need to be ready to deal with the most common challenges in different
speaking environments. Below are some of them.

1. Speaking to a specific audience size. Audience size depends on the venue size.
2. Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building. Description • Examples are open courts or grounds,
football fields, farms, etc.
3. Speaking in different venues. • Speaking venues that vary according to size: classroom, meeting or
conference room, ball room, social hall, auditorium, covered court, open court, etc.
4. Speaking with a microphone. Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice, not to clarify
the pronunciation and enunciation of words.
5. Speaking with a podium or lectern. A podium or lectern is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top.

Tools for Effective Speech Delivery

• How they approach their audience (formal, informal, personal, conversational, intimate, among
others)
• How they connect with their audience (using eye contact, body movements, and facial expressions)
• How they present themselves (stage presence: how they look, stand, walk, use nonverbal cues, act
on and off the stage)
• How they use their voice in terms of volume (loudness or softness), pitch (highness or lowness),
rate or speed, pauses to show emphasis and strengthen the clarity of the message, vocal variety
(effective changes in volume, pitch, rate and pauses), and pronunciation.

ACTIVITY 11
Watch one of the following speeches with their video link below. Use the table below to evaluate the speaker and his
speech.

Balikbayan by Michi Ferreol Who Killed Philippine Cinema? by Pepe Diokno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgIslzZE5c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plNNkf90jUU

Title of Speech Viewed:

Name of Speaker:
Type of Speech Delivery
Used:
Type of Speech According
to Purpose Used:
What is the audience and
venue size?
Did the speaker adjust to
the audience size and venue
size?
Did the speaker use the
microphone?
How did the speaker
approach the audience?
Did the speaker maintain
eye contact?
Did the speaker use the
volume of his/her voice
well?
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Did the speaker use his/her
rate well?
Did the speaker use his/
her pitch well?
Did the speaker use
pauses well?
Did the speaker
pronounce words
correctly?
Did the speaker avoid
fillers?
Did the speaker avoid
distracting movements?
Did the speaker use
appropriate facial
expressions?
Did the speaker dress for
the occasion?

WATCH
For more tips in public speaking delivery here are some links below.
Public Speaking Exercises http://www.write-out-loud.com/public-speaking-exercises.html
Speech delivery Techniques Exercise
http://pulse.pharmacy.arizona.edu/9th_grade/culture_cycles/language_arts/tricks_and_techniques.html

More Tips for Effective Speech Delivery

1. Use a conversational style more often.
2. Look your audience members in the eye so they will feel that they are part of your speech.
3. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and the venue. When addressing a large
audience, modulate your voice in such a way that you speak loudly without sounding like shouting or
yelling.
4. Vary your rate or speed to keep your audience interested and to avoid a monotone pattern.
5. Master your voice and find your pitch level (high or low). If you have a high pitch level, modulate or slightly move
it down. If you have a low pitch level, modulate or slightly move it up.
6. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases, or sentences. Your pauses should not last for
three seconds. Otherwise, it will result in dead air or a moment of awkward silence.
7. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly.
8. Avoid fillers or expressions that substitute actual words in your speech because these words are
distracting. Examples of fillers are “like,” “um,” “ah,” “uh,” and “er.”
9. Start your speech by standing straight and balancing your weight. This will give a positive first
impression.
10. Use precise movements.
11. Avoid having a poker face or a highly animated face.
12. Dress properly and appropriately.
13. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech. Most importantly, have fun.

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THE MANUSCRIPT SPEECH
READ
When speaking from a manuscript, you write and deliver a speech word for word. Who are the ones use
this type of speech?

1. Public figures. Since public figures are always constrained by a hectic schedule, they need ghost writers.
2. Media personalities. Speakers on radio and television always battle with time limits.
3. Spokespersons for government and private organizations. This public speaking role requires a great
deal of contemplation and preparation.

Organizing and Delivering the Manuscript Speech

1. Practice! Practice delivering the speech several times. Mark the text. Even if it’s a manuscript, know the
speech by heart. Only if you do these can you keep frequent eye contact with the audience.
2. Adapt! Even if you have a manuscript, feel free to modify the text when the situation demands it. If you
observe that your audience is bored, you may use shorter yet more vigorous words.

Tips in Using the Manuscript Method

1. Prepare! Keep your text easy to use by neatly composing it in triple space.
2. Mark! Own your manuscript by highlighting key words and phrases. This way you will be guided during
the speech delivery.
3. Practice! You can make a lot of notes on the draft of your manuscript during the first few rehearsals, but
make sure to reprint your script, especially if you make too many changes.
4. Practice some more! Read the text over and over orally. This will help you avoid mispronounced words,
faulty starts, and wrong pauses. As you practice, vary the volume, rate, and pitch of your voice during
appropriate points in the speech.
5. Concentrate! Concentrate on keeping eye contact, but do not stare at only one section of the audience.
It is best if you familiarize yourself with the most important parts of your speech. If you do this, you will
be more confident in looking at your audience during the key points of the speech.
6. Act it out! Use a lectern or a podium when practicing the speech. If you can find one before the actual
speech delivery, practice using it so that you will be used to laying your notes flat on the podium and
looking at them once in a while.

ACTIVITY 12
Imagine you're a ghost writer for Pres. Duterte and assigned to write for him an insight according to the
following quotations. Choose only one quote and create a 150 word manuscipt speech for the Philippine
president. Do this in MS Word with Arial and 12pt as font style and size respectively.

• By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. (Benjamin Franklin)

• People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you
made them feel. (Maya Angelou)
• I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. (Stephen Covey)
• Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
• He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. (Chinese proverb)

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THE Memorized SPEECH
READ
A memorized speech requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring
your notes when delivering it. As with the manuscript speech, you also run the risk of sounding
mechanical during a memorized delivery.

When should you memorize?

Although keeping a speech in memory is needed only on very rare occasions, memorizing a speech can help
you achieve a smooth and effortless delivery. You can concentrate on maintaining eye contact with your
audience, establishing rapport, and interacting with your audience.

Advantages of Delivering a Memorized Speech

1. You do not need notes anymore. Since the speech is memorized, you do not have to worry about when to
read and when to glance at your audience.
2. You can plan gestures, facial expressions, and movement. When you know the speech by heart, it will be
easier for you to work on nonverbal communication.
3. You can concentrate on visual aids and props. A memorized speech will help you focus more on your
props if you have any.
4. You will feel more confident. If you know that you have committed the speech to memory, you will not
be anxious about running out of words or not knowing what to say.

Disadvantages of the Memorized Speech

1. You might forget what you are supposed to say. Long pauses can create a very awkward moment between
you and your audience.
2. You might memorize the speech mechanically. This can result in a very unnatural delivery.
3. You might focus on content. Consequently, groping for the right words might make you look uptight and
stiff.
4. You might be too tied to remembering your script. This will give you no chance to pay attentionand
respond to audience feedback.

Tips in Memorizing a Speech

1. Break it down! You cannot memorize a speech in one sitting. If your speech has four paragraphs, you
should focus on one paragraph at a time.
2. Build it up! After memorizing the speech in snippets, you need to put them together. Recite the first
paragraph and move on to the second. After this, recite the first and second paragraphs and move on to
the third. The next thing you know, you have completed your speech.
3. Speak out! Do not memorize the speech silently. When you recite your speech over and over while
memorizing it, your brain multitasks and aids your memory retention.
4. Identify keys! Identify a key point in every paragraph.
5. Have a break! After memorizing some parts of your speech, take a break for some hours or for a day.
6. Record and listen! Record yourself delivering the speech and listen to it over and over again. Like a song,
the speech will get stuck in your head.
7. Use note cards! Write one key point on one note card. Bring these note cards wherever you go and take
them out whenever you have extra time to memorize, especially during idle times of the day.

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THE Impromptu SPEECH
READ
Impromptu speeches are delivered with little or no time for preparation. In most instances, you are called to
speak at the spur of the moment because you are expected to be knowledgeable about the subject.

Organizing and Delivering an Impromptu Speech

1. Past, Present, Future
2. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point
3. Opening, Rule of Three, Clincher

In some cases, you may find yourself unaware of or uninterested in the topic. This usually happens and it
is inevitable. Distinguished Toastmaster Craig Harrison (2010) shares the following strategies that can help
you address the problem.

a. Bridging. This entails building a connection between what you do know and what you do not know.
b. Reframing. This means rephrasing or redefining the topic into something that you want to talk about.
This usually occurs if you think the topic is inappropriate or it is not meant for you.
c. Playing Devil’s Advocate. This refers to you standing on the opposite side.

Some Useful Tips in Effective Impromptu Speech Delivery

1. Smile.
2. Relax by thinking about positive things. Keep
telling yourself, “I am a brilliant speaker. I will
nail this presentation.”
3. Identify your purpose. Is it to inform, to
entertain, to welcome, to congratulate, to
apologize, or to give birthday greetings?
Before the Speech
4. Think of one big word that can serve as your
main point. If you think you have enough, think
of the rule of three.
5. Start outlining in your head. Focus on what to
say first. Be reminded that your first few words
are crucial, so make them strong, powerful and
catchy.
1. When you are called, keep composed. Walk slowly to
the lectern or the center stage.
2. Shake hands with the one who introduced you, if
necessary.
3. As you stand to deliver, establish eye contact, and
begin right away with your opening statements. Part
During the Speech
of your opening is greeting your audience.
4. From your initial idea to the next, use appropriate
transitional devices.
5. Observe appropriate and effective nonverbal cues.
6. Observe time limit. Remember, you barely have five
minutes to say something.
After the Speech 1. Say thank you. 2. Return to your place comfortably.
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ACTIVITY 13
You will do an impromptu speech for the following topic below. You will not choose the topic but to spin
a virtual wheel with numbers. Each numbers is assigned to a specific topic. You will be given 5 minutes to
prepare.

1- The Mental Health culture in the Philippines.

2- Your New Normal culture.
3- How satisfied are you in Pres. Duterte administration during pandemic?
4- The Filipino concept of 'chismis'.
5- What matters most for Filipino?
6- My Philippians 4:13 application.
7- The effects of COVID-19 pandemic in terms of education?
8- Philippine foreign relationships to China and Russia.
9- If compared myself to a bible character, I will be...
10- What my grandparents told me about relationship.

ACTIVITY 14
Evaluate at least three of your classmates during their impromptu speech. Use the table below.

Speaker 1
Things that I like about his/her performance: Things that need to be improved:

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

Speaker 2
Things that I like about his/her performance: Things that need to be improved:

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

Speaker 3
Things that I like about his/her performance: Things that need to be improved:

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

OC LINK
Impromptu Speaking Exercises
http://www.write-out-loud.com/impromptu-speaking.html

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THE Extemporaneous SPEECH
READ
An extemporaneous speech is a planned and prepared speech. Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches
which are delivered word-for-word, an extemporaneous speech is delivered with the help of short notes and
a clear outline.

Three Steps in Studying your Extemporaneous Topic

1. Identify the type of extemporaneous question that you have to answer.
• Is it a question of fact?
• Is it a question of value?
• Is it a question of policy?
2. Determine the purpose appropriate to your topic.
3. Stick to your topic and look at all of the sides and angles of the problem.

Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech

1. Reinforce! You may explore other main points, but always refer back to your thesis. This will greatly help
your audience remember your message.
2. Capture! State the central idea of your extemporaneous speech in one declarative sentence. Keep
your sentence specific. Ask yourself what you want your audience to know exactly.
3. Develop! Now that you have a clear central idea, you are ready to map out the supporting points in an
outline.
4. Introduce! In the introduction, make sure you:
• grab the attention of the audience with a striking one-liner.
• give a short background by explaining why they have to listen.
• state your thesis.
5. Check! Develop at least three main points and check each of them with these questions:
• Does each point have one single idea?
• Does each point reiterate the thesis statement?
• Does each point prepare the discussion of the next main point?
6. Supply! Make sure that each main point has enough examples, testimonies, statistics, or cases. In doing
this, you give the audience new information or views to learn from.
7. Conclude! Reinforce your introduction by coming up with a closing attention-getter that is related to your
opening.

ACTIVITY 14
Identify if the following extemporaneous topics below is a thesis statement to a question of fact
(FC), question of value (VA) or a question of policy (PO). Write the letter that corresponds to your
answer before each number.

_______1. We are what we eat. _____6. Jeepneys cause traffic in the Philippines.

_______2. Absences cause students to fail a subject. _____7. Junk food should not be sold in campus.

_______3. College students should have curfews. _____8. Love is more powerful than hate.

_______4. Marijuana should be legalized. _____9. Assignments stress students on weekends.

_______5. Knowing your ancestry is important. _____10. A half truth is a whole lie.
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THE Entertainment SPEECH
READ
An entertainment speech aims to share goodwill, joy, and pleasure to the audience. The purpose of an
entertainment speech is not to educate, inform, or inspire because the primary goal is to make the audience
relax, enjoy, and even laugh.

How to Make your Speech Entertaining

To make your speech entertaining, you may:
• tell jokes;
• share funny stories;
• dramatize experiences; and
• recall a scary story.

Steps in Writing an Entertaining Speech

1. Choose! Choose a light topic. Remember, you are there to give the audience a good time.
2. Enjoy! If you exude confidence and you obviously enjoy the moment, the audience will enjoy your presence,
too.
3. Simplify! Simplify the flow of your speech. Your audience does not need a mentally exhausting message.
4. Visualize! Your words should be highly descriptive. Use vivid words and keep them flowing to make your
audience feel as if they were in your story.
5. Surprise! Astonish your audience with unexpected twists in your presentation. The more you surprise
them, the more entertaining your speech will become.

Suggested Outline
1. Introduction
1.1 Open with an anecdote or funny story which captures the interest of the audience.
1.2 Introduce the main message of your speech.
1.3 Provide a sneak peak of the content of your entertaining speech.
2. Body (you may use any of the techniques below)
2.1 Talk about the series of events that made you think of your main message.
2.2 Use a humorous quote which highlights your message.
2.3 Share related stories and anecdotes of others.
3. Conclusion
3.1 Recall the main points you talked about in your speech.
3.2 Recount your main message.
3.3 Make a final statement which connects to the opening anecdote.

ACTIVITY 15
Watch one of the videos below with their links and identify the introduction, body and conclusions of your
chosen speech. Use the table provided on the next page.

Why You Should Date a Computer Science Student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EveuoSJw7v4

How to “Pick Up”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Wz4dsWB94

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1. Introduction

1.1

1.2

1.3

2. Body

2.1

2.2

2.3

3. Conclusion

3.1

3.2

3.3

OC LINK
How to Prepare a Humorous Speech
http://www.write-out-loud.com/great-funny-speeches.html

Using Humor Effectively

http://www.write-out-loud.com/how-to-use-humor-effectively.html

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Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos
*Copyright for the Publishing, there is no anything being owned from the book.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgIslzZE5c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plNNkf90jUU

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