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Oral Communication in
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Quarter 1 Module 4
Sample Oral Communication Activities

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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Oral Communication in
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Quarter 1 Module 4
Sample Oral Communication
Activities

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

What I Need to Know 1

Learning Competencies 1
Objectives 1
What I Know 2
Activity 1 2
Activity 2 3
What’s In 3
Activity 3 4
What’s New 4
Activity 4. 4-5
What is It 6
Activity 4 1 7
Activity 4.2 8
What’s More 9
Activity 5 9
Activity 6 9
Activity 7 10
Activity 8 10
What I Have Learned 11
Activity 9 11
What I can do 11
Activity 10 12
Assessment 13
Activity 11 13
Self-check 13
Additional Activities 14
Activity 12 14
Answer Key 14
References`` 15

You must have been experiencing a lot of adjustments now that classes are on
again! Well I want to let you know we are happy to see you and we will help you
get through with your new learning adventure. Through this module, your learning
ride will be easier and more fun!
Lesson SAMPLE ORAL COMMUNICATION
ACTIVITIES

A saying goes: "Handle them carefully, for words have more

power than atom bombs." -Pearl Strachan

Hurd

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.

What I Need to Know

This module will help you accomplish the learning competencies:

1. Watches and listens to sample oral communication activities. EN11/12OC-Ibe-10
2. Ascertains the verbal and non-verbal cues that each speaker uses to
achieve his/her purpose. EN11/12OC-Ibe-11

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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

Here are some rules to remember:

1. Answer the pretest before proceeding to the lesson proper. It will tell you
what you need to learn more about the lesson.
2. Read the instructions carefully to arrive with the correct answer.
3. You may consult with your teacher or your parents for clarifications.
3. Review your answers thoroughly before submission.
4. Teachers know when you consolidate with your classmates. Cheating is
not allowed.
5. Take your time and celebrate each completed activity.

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

You triumphantly made your way to this lesson. Hurray!

But can we backtrack a little?

Your knowledge on the barriers to communication was definitely a very substantial

information. What the speaker would think the temperature is his business? Or why should a
teacher’s look and get up matter to his senior high school students? The previous lesson was
very interesting and helpful for you to conquer new lessons more easily.
You’ve learned the communication barriers that cause communication breakdown
as well as the ways to avoid them. Can you recall some points?
Activity 3.
Directions: Give what is asked. Write your answers in your notebook.
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 1. Recall at least 5 communication barriers
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2. List 5 ways to avoid communication breakdown.
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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

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=JwjAAgGi-
90&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 in your notebook.

B. Open the link https://.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. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. What communication strategy did the boss miss in set 2 of the first scenario?

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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?

Here’s what happened in the video illustrations.

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.

Activity 4. B. Two different scenarios demonstrate how important a speaker

needs to respond to verbal cues. The boss was in position and looked highly respectable.
In both scenarios, he asked for the same things and received the same objections. The
first scene irritated the worker as he received no considerations for his complaint. At the
end he contended with a heavy heart. He definitely thought it unfair.

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

Getting Around Objections

Communication involves verbal and non-verbal cues. Verbal cues include auditory
language like sound and words in order to deliver or exchange information. It is the
superficial part of communication because it is more obvious than non- verbal cues. Non-
verbal cues are your total presentation and self-expression apart from spoken words. You
will miss some non-verbal cues when you are not in a face- to face interaction like on the
phone or using the Messenger.

How do verbal and non-verbal cues impact our communication? Imagine the
following scenarios:

1. Your superior enters the office with an angry look.

2. The Schools Division Superintendent arrives and surprises everybody in school.

3. Your best friend avoids you the whole day.

4. Pinned down for a 3-hour university orientation.

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.

A good communicator, whether talking to a child, in front of an audience, or behind

the desk, has to be only keen to verbal and non-verbal cues. More importantly, his
expressions and words have to agree.

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 Here is a graph that summarizes both verbal and non-verbal cues.
VERB NON-VERBAL
AL
SOUNDS WORDS EMOTIO
NS
● Volume Word choice Tone of voice, pitch, volume, inflection,
● Pitch shows
pacing, pause
qualities such
● Voice as Silence
intellectual
capacity,
quality intensity or urgency of
Body language
● Tone the message and
Gestures Eye contact
● Inflectio confidence and
n Facial expression Touching
values like modesty
● Pacing Posture Proximity
or superiority.
● Pausin Grooming Confidence
g

The Entertainment Factor

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

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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.

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.

A. B.

C.

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 What’s More

Activity 5. How would you like your classmate to talk to you?

Oral communication skills matter in social relationships. Watch this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wff_nwa-E8g&t=116s&fbclid=IwAR1Lhoi3z-
UAyXIK9MCZEY153OmlTADQ-I7rgwZANdvfTKU_DILY8Bhujdk on an exaggerated
distorted speech. E- mail messages and other instant messages are very convenient but
they lack a lot of things you can see and experience in face-to face communications.
Name a few language features lacking in the video’s robotic character.

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

You nailed it! Collect more correct answers. .

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?

3. What important information has this piece given you?

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 9. Wrap it up, folks.

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

Activity 10. Choose any of the following exercises.

Exercise 1. Tell a story about communication barriers at home.

Film yourself and showcase and submit it to your teacher. You
may choose your own topic of interest.

Exercise 2. Make a musical production with original

lyrics and film yourself with the help of your family or
friends. You can talk about someone or something worth
acknowledging. You may choose any musical genre.

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Exercise 3. Produce an oral poetry that comments on a relevant issue.
Submit a soft copy of your performance.

Exercise 4. With the help of family or friends,

make a drama presentation of how social media
affects relationships.

POST ASSESSMENT

Directions: Categorize the following characteristics of a Speaker as Smart or

Lousy. Write your answers in your notebook.
________ 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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 Self-Check!
Great job! You have completed the lesson successfully! Check the icon that
best shows your learning experience.

I have understood the lesson well and I can even teach what I learned to others.

I have understood the lesson but there are still other things that I need to review and relearn.

I need to do additional work to be able to master the lesson. I need help in some tasks.

Great going, scholar! Your efforts sparked a bright future.

Additional Activity

Reflection
Activity 12. Reflect on the lesson and recap by doing this final step.

After doing the activities:

I noticed that
A question I have is I
wonder why I’m not
sure if I discovered
that I realized that
I can apply to my life

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Answer Key

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 t for the Senior High School Teacher’s Manual,” C & E
Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, 2016.
Re Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio, Anna Richie Garcia Balgos. Oral
fer Communication in Context textbook for Senior High School. C
& E Publishing Inc. Quezon City, 2016.
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ce Online Resources:
s: Inuk Lee, “Difference Between Verbal and Nonverbal
Communication,” eNotes Editorial, 31, July, 2015.
C https://www.enotes.com
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m Jacquelyn Smith, “10 Nonverbal Cues That Convey Confidence At Work,”
m March 11, 2013.
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ni https://www.forbes.com
ca Macfarlane Moleli, “Oral Poetry,” The D.G. Murray Trust, May 10, 2014.
tio YouTube Video, 10:18.
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in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwZD-d77GLc
C
Macfarlane Moleli, “Oral Forms,” The D.G. Murray Trust, May 11, 2014.
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YouTube Video, 14:17.
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es https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= UdEwI8ZYWn8

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