Oral Com. Module 4 PDF
Oral Com. Module 4 PDF
Oral Com. Module 4 PDF
Oral Communication in
Context
Quarter 1 Module 4
Sample Oral Communication Activities
HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
Oral Communication in Context
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Oral Communication in
Context
Quarter 1 Module 4
Sample Oral Communication
Activities
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Our words are absolutely influential. William Shakespeare, the famous poet,
playwright, dramatist and actor has proven an exceptional feat on the play of words.
Words are crafted into different texts-both oral and written form. Some well-crafted oral
communication activities include oral poetry, songs, stories, speech and oral
presentations.
Don’t you love to sing songs that nurse your sentiments or to shout on top of
your lungs to celebrate a victory? However, oftentimes, we cringe to the idea of getting
on stage, speaking to the school principal, or making a simple phone call. Do we even
know why?
Similarly, either innocent or overbearing individuals may think any speaking
activity is just like any other; miserably failing to fit the occasion or the event. Whatever
our purpose is for communicating, we definitely don’t want to fail. Let’s unravel more
facts communication experts revealed about the way to successful communication.
Consider this module a map.
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Learning Objectives:
In this lesson, you are expected to:
1. compare dynamic and flat oral communication activities;
2. appreciate effective oral texts employed by speakers; and
3. recognize verbal and non-verbal cues used to effectively convey a message.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
What I Know
Activity 1.
Directions: Fill-in the web with your ideas on samples of oral communication
activities. Write your answer in your notebook.
Oral
Communication
Activities
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Activity 2.
Directions: Read carefully each statement below. Write T for truthful or right
statements and F for false or wrong statements in your
notebook.
1. Speeches, stories, oral poetry and songs are examples of oral
activities.
2. Stories are helpful in teaching morals and solving attitude problems
especially with younger people who lack experience.
3. Songs are handy tools for entertainment and other purposes for
almost any occasions. They also carry a great deal of historical to
modern day information.
4. Physical appearance and bodily movements do not complement verbal
messages.
5. A dynamic speaker asserts his own objectives regardless of feedback.
6. Reading the audience is one aspect of an effective speaker.
7. Presentations and speeches are more formal, therefore less engaging
than singing, stories and oral poetry.
8. Compared to written text, speech is less formal and less in fluency.
9. Language techniques do not apply to oral communication activities since
oral communication is supposed to be spontaneous.
10. Non-verbal cues should match the spoken words to avoid confusion.
What’s In
Our consciousness of these facts will hopefully boost our success in our future
career and chosen profession.
Let’s get down to fresh topics. Adjust your seats as you watch video clips
that highlight hurdles to effective communication to contrast with effective
communication. Get your gadgets ready!
What’s new
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1. What communication strategy did the boss miss in set 2 of the first scenario?
2. What effective strategy did the boss utilize in set 1 and 2 in the second scenario?
3. How did the employee react to the task in scenario 1? Why do you think so?
Activity 4.A. After hearing that Mr. Bear had listed preys for dinner, most
animals protested (angry) and confronted the bear without crafting the proper words to
appease the ferocious and hungry bear. On the other hand, it showed how the rabbit
negotiated his way to success by avoiding communication barriers such as by
controlling his emotions, or not being too assertive in an argument. Being overbearing
and demanding is considered an emotional noise.
The boss successfully got his employee’s attention and cooperation in the
second scenario by trying to understand the worker’s availability. His approach was
more intimate. Additionally, the boss recognized non-verbal clues in the second set of
the dialog. He acted on the complaint (feedback) on time constraint by offering to help
with the checking of the report.
Indeed, communication may solve problems and ease challenges on the job.
Let’s consider other scenarios.
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What Is It
How do verbal and non-verbal cues impact our communication? Imagine the
following scenarios:
Which among the above scenarios will elicit the most reactions? Darlene Price,
author of Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results, said that
verbal cues are more impactful especially when it involves attitudes and behavior. She
further explained that when verbal and non-verbal cues disagree, you ought to believe
the non-verbal cues.
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Here is a graph that summarizes both verbal and non-verbal cues.
VERBAL NON-VERBAL
SOUNDS WORDS EMOTIONS
● Volume Word choice shows Tone of voice, pitch, volume, inflection,
● Pitch qualities such as
pacing, pause
intellectual capacity,
● Voice Silence
quality intensity or urgency of
Body language
● Tone the message and
Gestures Eye contact
● Inflection confidence and values
Facial expression Touching
● Pacing like modesty or
Posture Proximity
● Pausing superiority.
Grooming Confidence
People love to listen to stories in the form of oral poetry, songs or plain
storytelling. These oral communication activities, all packed with emotions, differ in oral
delivery. They communicate a lot of truth regarding relevant issues of today and
yesterday, skillfully incorporating a variety of language features. What important role
do these activities foster?
Oral poetry contains most of the elements found in written poetry. Aside from
rhythm, it also uses figurative language. The difference is, it is delivered or performed
to a live audience, hence, the body language and emotions are better expressed,
creating a higher degree of response among the listeners. Some features of oral poetry
are tone, meter, repetition, inflection, mood and it perfects imagery.
Songs do not differ much from oral poetry. Songs play a huge role in
communication. It has religious, social and political functions. It has similar features to
poetry added the lyrical element. A special musical feature found in many different
genre of music is syncopation, an artistic play of rhythm, deviating from the natural
flow. Rap is a popular style of popular music that magnifies the use of syncopation. It’s
grooving effect appeals mostly to young people.
Storytelling is roughly defined as the sharing of events and experiences that is
meant to entertain, inform, as well as to teach morals. By stories, we may avoid
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communication barriers by passing morals to children and young adults indirectly.
Everyone loves a good gossip or story. It is a safe and brilliant way to keep the children
at home.
To recapitulate, do the following activity:
Activity 4.1. Match the descriptions to the pictures below. Write A for songs,
B for oral poetry and C for storytelling. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. It uses syncopation.
A. B.
C.
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What’s More
Directions: Scramble the letters to make sensible answers. Write your answers
in your notebook.
1 NOTE
2 TIPHC
3 TONINICFLE
4 NATIONINTO
5 REPPOR SPAUES
Activity 6.
Check out Amanda Al Nimri talk about the seasons of your life at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJOwpXhIAM4 . Answer the question of this
video by writing the letter of your choice on your answer sheet/notebook.
1. Amanda is best described as a .
a. motivational speaker b. storyteller
c.adviser d. all a,b and c
2. Her story is most relevant to .
a. young adults b. little children
c.professionals d. all a,b and c
3. What made her storytelling engaging to you as a teenager?
a. suspense in the unfolding of events b. relevance of the topic
b. the morals d. the symbolism
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Activity 7.
Listen to Helly Shah ft Samuel skillfully perform her oral poetry entitled,
“Dear Breasts” at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyzjHx7R1es&list=PLaLzUhqqwV13hfsj93WV-
gQ_- WhZgvPAG&index=2. Answer the question of this video by writing the letter
of your choice on your notebook.
1. Helly most likely performed for a group of .
a. primary students b. female adolescents
c. feminists d. general public
2. Her main objective was to .
a. entertain b. inform and persuade
c. advise d. examine
3. Her talk was most relevant to .
a. primary students b. adolescents
c. all women d. business audience
4. She effectively sends her message by _______________________________.
a. being assertive on the rights of femininity
b. giving descriptive evidence and specific example events
c. talking about an important issue to the right audience
d. all a,b and c
Activity 8.
Watch the recorded song of Yoyoy Villame entitled, Magellan. Then briefly
discuss the questions about his song. Open at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUl3Yyxyjy8. Write your answer on your
notebook
1. How does this piece of literature convey a specific event in the Philippine history?
2. What quality or language features do you think made this piece interesting?
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What I Have Learned
Directions: Fill-in the spaces with your answers. Write your answers on
notebook.
1. _____________________is a type of communication that uses bodily
movements.
2. Give one basic feature each for oral poetry, storytelling and songs.
a. Oral poetry: __________
b. Songs: __________
c. Storytelling: __________
3. Non-verbal cues could change the direction of speaking. Give the missing
information.
Non-verbal cues Positive Response
1. Receiver frequently checks his watch.
2. Listener nods head
3. Listener frowns
4. Give more example illustrations
5. Share a joke or give an ice-breaker
What I can do
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Exercise 3. Produce an oral poetry that comments on a relevant
issue. Submit a soft copy of your performance.
POST ASSESSMENT
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that best shows your learning experience.
I have understood the lesson well and I can even teach what I learned
to others.
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need to review and relearn.
Additional Activity
Reflection
Activity 12. Reflect on the lesson and recap by doing this final step.
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Answer Key
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References:
“Oral Communication in Contest for the Senior High School Teacher’s
Manual,” C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, 2016.
Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio, Anna Richie Garcia Balgos. Oral
Communication in Context textbook for Senior High School. C &
E Publishing Inc. Quezon City, 2016.
Online Resources:
Inuk Lee, “Difference Between Verbal and Nonverbal
Communication,” eNotes Editorial, 31, July, 2015.
https://www.enotes.com
https://www.forbes.com
Macfarlane Moleli, “Oral Poetry,” The D.G. Murray Trust, May 10, 2014.
YouTube Video, 10:18.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwZD-d77GLc
Macfarlane Moleli, “Oral Forms,” The D.G. Murray Trust, May 11, 2014.
YouTube Video, 14:17.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= UdEwI8ZYWn8
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