Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF VALENCIA CITY
VALENCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LAPU-LAPU ST., POBLACION, VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON
(Second Quarter)

Oral Communication in
Context

Answer Sheet
Name of Student: Grade & Section:
Subject Teacher: Time Schedule:

MODULE 1: NATURE, FUNCTIONS AND PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION

LESSON 1: NATURE AND PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION
Activity 1: Fill in the boxes with a scenario of an actual conversation that shows the process of communication. Examples are provided on
pages 10 and 12 of your module.

Activity 2: Write a self-introduction in the box below. Record it and upload it in your class group chat or other online platform your
teacher requires. Limit the self-introduction video to 2 minutes.

LESSON 2: ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

Activity 1: Complete the table with necessary information about the different elements of communication. Fill the table below with your
answers.
Elements of Definition Example
Communication

LESSON 3: FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION

Activity 1: 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.
Activity 2: Cite an example situation where you used the given functions of communication. Example: Control – My mother scolded me.
Her anger made me keep quiet.
Control: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Social Interaction: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Emotional Expression: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Motivation: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Information Dissemination: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Activity 3: Fill in the table below with the information discussed in pages 33-34 of the module about the purpose of communication.
Type of Communication Description Best to Use Purpose/s

1. Small talk

2.

3.

4.

5.

ASSESSMENT
Direction: Write your answer in the space provided before each number.
_____1. It the environment where communication takes place b) motivation d) emotional expression
a) Encoding c) Decoding
b) Context d) Feedback _____12. It is the one who decodes the message.
a) Speaker c.) Message
_____2. It is the source of the information. b) Receiver d) Channel
a) Speaker c.) Message
b) Receiver d) Channel _____13. In the communication process, decoding takes place
a) by the sender
_____3. Communication allows us to act and react to the b) when dealing effectively with the element of noise
behavior of people around us. c) within the message
a) Emotional expression c) motivation d) by the receiver
b) Control d) social interaction
_____14. Margie names four ingredients for Kyla to buy at the
_____4. It is the source of the information. grocery store. Who is the sender of the message?
a) Speaker c.) Message a) Kyla c) grocery store
b) Receiver d) Channel b) Margie d) ingredients
_____5. Which is NOT an element of the communication _____15. It is that type of talk serving as purpose of
process? communication that refers to the tactful use of power to get
a) message c) technology results and may be used to motivate people.
b) sender d) receiver a) Straight Talk c) Light control Talk
b) Heavy - Control Talk d) Search Talk
_____6. It refers to the information, ideas, or thoughts
conveyed. _____16. The Principal of a certain school gives a speech on the
a) Speaker c.) Message first recognition program to the students. Who is the receiver of
b) Receiver d) Channel the message?
a) recognition program
_____7. It refers to the medium used in communication. b) Principal
a) Speaker c.) Message c) the words and movements of the principal during his speech
b) Receiver d) Channel d) the students
_____8. It is a function of communication which refers to the _____17. It is another nonthreatening approach when you want
energy that influences a person’s behavior in different ways to to gather data or the consensus of other to be able to provide
his pursuit of his goal or objective. information.
a) Social interaction c) information dissemination a) Small Talk c) Light control Talk
b) motivation d) emotional expression b) Search Talk d) Heavy - Control Talk
_____9. This is one of the most basic functions of _____18. It is designed to place blame and to control or regulate
communication that provides data and information for effective people. This creates defensiveness on the part of the receiver
completion of tasks, solution of problems, and elimination of and is rarely, if ever, appropriate.
uncertainty. a) Heavy - Control Talk c) Search Talk
a) Social interaction c) emotional expression b) Light control Talk d) Small Talk
b) information dissemination d) control
_____19. The researcher reads and discusses classroom policies
_____10. One of the basic functions of communication is to to her students.
exercise restraint or direction formally or informally. a) Information dissemination c) Social Interaction
a) Control c) motivation b) Motivation d) Emotional Expression
b) social interaction d) information dissemination
_____20. You deliver a speech about the importance of higher
_____11. This function of communication facilitates people’s education to a group of high school students. What is the
expression of their feelings and emotions. message?
a) Social interaction c) information dissemination a) high school students? c) importance of higher education
b) you d) your voice and language b) Control d) Social Interaction

_____21. This talk is good for problem-solving and conflict _____26. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical
resolution and may be used to facilitate emotional expression for concepts.
catharsis, which is the act of purging, cleansing, and unloading a) Social Interaction c) Emotional Expression
of ideas and emotions. b) Motivation d) Information dissemination
a) Small Talk c) Heavy - Control Talk
b) Light control Talk d) Straight Talk _____27. Rex shares his insights on how to live peacefully
despite a complicated life.
_____22. James greets May; then, they start talking about their a) Emotional Expression c) Motivation
plans for the holidays. b) Information dissemination d) Social Interaction
a) Motivation c) Social Interaction
b) Information dissemination d) Control _____28. Mona shares her personal frustrations with Chona.
a) Emotional Expression c) Control
_____23. It is an example of an audience feedback? b) Information dissemination d) Social Interaction
a) laughter c) half-closed eyelids
b) silence d) all of the above _____29. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the
plans in a public forum.
_____24. This purpose of talk is a form of nonthreatening a) Emotional Expression c) Control
communication that may be used to effect social interaction. b) Information dissemination d) Social Interaction
a) Search Talk c) Small Talk
b) Heavy - Control Talk d) Straight Talk _____30. Josie delivers her farewell speech.
a) Information dissemination c) Social Interaction
_____25. The President delivers his State of the Nation Address. b) Emotional Expression d) Motivation
a) Emotional Expression c) Information dissemination

--END OF MODULE 1-

MODULE 2: MODELS OF COMMUNICATION

Activity 1: Comic Strip Analysis
TRANSCRIPT:
Comic Strip 1 Comic Strip 2 Comic Strip 3
Damsel: Hello Chaesa, it’s me, Damsel! Damsel: I miss you too, Chaesa! Guess Damsel: Not yet. Why don’t you do it
How are you? what’s new? The batch reunion will push yourself since you have better PR than
Chaesa: Oh, hi Damsel! I’m doing great! through on summer next year. me. And besides, I’m busy. A cup of hot
Yeah. It’s been a while. I miss you. What’s Chaesa: Really?! I can’t wait! Been dying to choco, ok?
up, girl? see the rest of our classmates again. Have Chaesa: You’re making excuses. I know
you told the others already? right? You’re just trying to evade
someone..ayeee!
Comic Strip 4 Comic Strip 5 Comic Strip 6
Damsel: Come on! I know what you’re Damsel: Stop it okay? I have an incoming Damsel: Whatever, bff. I hope majority
trying to say. Everything between us is call you know. Anyway, just get your job will attend. I bet Mr. P.I.O. is gonna be
water under the bridge so stop teasing me! done miss P.I.O! there for sure at your service.
Chaesa: Whoah! But why do I get the Chaesa: Okay. Miss Presy, don’t worry, Chaesa: You never have changed!
feeling that you’re blushing right now? H- Prince Charming will be the first to know! You’re still great at getting even with me
hello, you sound choppy. You there? Or are How’s that? Princess Damsel. Wait ‘til I call the
you stuttering? charming Prince. Bye for now. Call you
back soon.
 Study how the process of communication is shown in the conversation transcript of the comic strip on page 13 of Module 2.
Answer the questions posed below as direct as possible.
Analysis Questions:
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1. In comic strip 1, who is the source of the message and what is the medium of communication?
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2. Which comic strip shows the message of the conversation? Cite and explain.
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3. Are the elements such as noise, feedback involved in the process? Cite and explain
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4. What do you think is being talked about in comic strips 4? Is there any sharing of field of experience? Cite and Explain.
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5. Can you say that this conversation depicts a good communication model? Why or why not?
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Activity 2: Fill the matrix below with the necessary information indicated in the first column.
Communication Models of Communication
Features Linear Transactional Interactive
Proponent/s

Common Features

Striking Feature

Advantages

Disadvantages

Best time to use

Activity 3: My Communication Model.

 Make you own communication model and explain it in five sentences.

(Name of the Communication Model)

(Draw your model in the box)

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MODULE 3.STRATEGIES TO AVOID COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN

Activity 1. Watch the video and analyze the communication problem. Then answer the questions posed below.
1. What are the barriers to communication observed in the video?
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2. Who do you think has the problem in this communication process?
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3. Why do you think this happened?
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4. What strategies discussed in the class would you recommend to resolve the problem?
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 5. Do you think problems like this can be avoided? How?
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Activity 2. Create and convince. Create a video on encouraging the youth to be “MAKERS NOT BREAKERS OF COMMUNICATION”.
1. Your video must contain about a 2-minute speech
2. Your speech must be encouraging and inviting to the youth by showing the advantages of effective communication.
3. Be creative. You can add effects to your video.
4. Videos may be submitted via online classroom prescribed by your teacher.
POST TEST: This test is taken from the topics covered in this lesson. Read each statement and circle the answer.
1. It is a set of specialized vocabulary used by specific people in a certain field
a) Layman’s Term b) Jargon c) language barrier d) words
2. It is referring to the simple words or vocabulary used to make the message easy to understand.
a) Words b)Language barrier c) layman’s term d) Jargon
3. It is a skill that can be acquired and improved by fully focusing on what is being said rather than just 'hearing' the message
of the speaker.
a) Active Listening c) constructive response
b) Patience towards others d) use common language
4. To resolve communication breakdown, you should avoid using unfamiliar terminology or jargon when speaking to clients
and their families. It means:
a) Active Listening c) constructive response
b) Patience towards others d) use common language
5. To enhance interpersonal future communications, feedback given by the receiver should ensure furthering the abilities of
the speaker. It encourages the use of:
a) Active Listening c) constructive response
b) Patience towards others d) use common language
6. Even if people speak in the same language, but in different jargon,still, there is this barrier called:
a) Physiological c) linguistic
b) Attitudinal d) physical
7. When two people communicate but can barely hear and understand each other because of their distance, this barrier is
called:
a) Physiological c) linguistic
b) Attitudinal d) physical
8. To avoid communication breakdown, communicators should allow the points of view of others. This suggests that
communicators should:
a) Be genuine rather than control c) be actively listening
b) Focus on the issue , not the speaker d) be patient towards others
9. These are considered as disturbances or noise that hinder the smooth flow of communication.
a) Language c) The speaker himself
b) Jargon d) barriers
10. A disturbance in a communicator wherein attention is distracted due to emotional baggage, worries or anxiety.
a) Attitudinal b)Physical c) psychological d) physiological

11. A kind of barrier that refers to the discomfort in the bodily condition of a receiver.
a) Attitudinal b) physical c) Psychological d) physiological
12. This barrier pertains to a recipient’s reluctance to change.
a) Attitudinal b) Physical c) psychological d) physiological
13. Low self-esteem can block one’s ability to express his / her needs and opinions. This barrier to communication is
called:
a) Dysfunctional feedback b) Jumping into conclusion c) using stereotypes d) lack the confidence
14. Another form of generalization which is creating extremes and is a barrier to communication is called:
a) jargon b) Jumping into conclusion c) polarization d) Dysfunctional feedback
15. Interrupting others while they are talking also creates a poor atmosphere for communication. This is a considered a
barrier to communication known as:
a) Dysfunctional feedback b) Jumping into conclusion c) using stereotypes d) lack the confidence
16. This is one of the 7Cs of Effective Communication which refers to eliminating irrelevant information within the
communication process to achieve smooth flow of communication.
a) Concreteness b) Conciseness c) Clearness d) Courtesy
17. Another consideration that has to be done in effective communication is to respect the cultures and beliefs of others.
a) Concreteness b) Conciseness c) Clearness d) Courtesy
18. When information sent by the sender to the receiver is supported by facts, figures, or real-life examples and
situations, effective communication takes place.
a) Concreteness b) Conciseness c) Clearness d) Courtesy
19. Of the 7Cs of Effective Communication, this one refers to looking into the needs, background, status, education, etc.
of the receiver
a) Conciseness b) Courtesy c) Consideration d) Correctness
20. This C in the 7Cs of Effective Communication is particularly concerned on the receiver getting to hear everything so
that proper responses, reactions, evaluation or feedback could be done.
a) Completeness b) Clearness c) Correctness d) Courtesy

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 MODULE 4. SAMPLE ORAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. Direction: Fill-in the web with your ideas on samples of oral communication activities.

Oral Communication
Activities

Activity 2.
Directions: Read carefully each statement below. Write T for truthful or right statements and F for false or wrong statements.
_____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.

Activity 4. Video Analysis

A. Watch and listen to the comic illustration on the Guide to Effective Communication on this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JwjAAgGi90&fbclid=IwAR37XIJAgpojEGme7D4LhRo4TkJic5OwWXAyDTADR0sbtRS9RF- cImwSF_4 After playing the
video, explain briefly the quote: “Precise communication at the right place, the right time, can guarantee success.” Write your
answer on the blank provided.
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B. Open the link http://.www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLQ4v2-R3KM. Study the two different approaches of communication -- one
good and the other bad. Then answer the following questions.
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?

4. What made the employee react positively to the task in scenario 2?

Activity 5. 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.
2. Similar to written poetry but delivered to an audience.
3. It perfects imagery by use of body language and tone.
4. It plays a huge role in religious, social and political functions basically for entertainment and information.
5. It tells events and other people’s experiences to entertain, inform and give morals.
6. A safe and brilliant way to keep the children at home.
7. Helps prevent confrontation by giving indirect lessons or guidance.

Activity 6. 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
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 7. 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?

3. What important information has this piece given you?

Activity 5. 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.
 2. Similar to written poetry but delivered to an audience.
3. It perfects imagery by use of body language and tone.

4. It plays a huge role in religious, social and political functions basically for entertainment and information.

5. It tells events and other people’s experiences to entertain, inform and give morals.

6. A safe and brilliant way to keep the children at home.

7. Helps prevent confrontation by giving indirect lessons or guidance.

Activity 6. 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
1. Helly most likely performed for a group of .
e. 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 7. 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?

3. What important information has this piece given you?

POST ASSESSMENT
Directions: Categorize the following characteristics of a Speaker as Smart or Lousy.
1. Imposes own ideas despite negative feedback
2. Chooses words to suit the audience
3. Makes use of language techniques, feedback and pause
4. An audience-reader on visual cues
5. Settles on sloppy appearance
6. Uses monotone
7. Varies voice for tone, pitch, volume, inflection, intonation and pause.
8. Interacts in a heated manner
9. Engages listeners by talking on relevant topics
10. Make distracting gestures and inappropriate facial expressions

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