LEARNING MODULE IN

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

MODULE 7

Communication has always been an integral part of our everyday lives. Through communication, we
can express our thoughts and feelings, but have you ever paused for a moment and thought about what type
of communicator are you? Have you ever asked yourself how effective you are in speaking your thoughts and
ideas? Are you even aware of your way of communicating?
In this module, you will learn the different concepts that might help you develop effective oral
communication skills. In this, you will be given opportunities to observe and discover the various
characteristics of an effective oral communication. You will also learn some strategies that might give you the
pleasure and strength to communicate confidently and effectively. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start
having an amazing learning experience that will help us achieve effective communication!

LESSON 1: EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION: CHARACTERISTICS AND STRATEGIES

Things you should LEARN!

This module was created for you to be able to:
1. examine sample oral communication activities by identifying strategies used by each speaker
to convey his/her ideas effectively (DepEd-MELC, DICES)

Let’s see how much do you know!

(Pre-assessment)
Directions: Using the graphic organizer below, identify what type of communicator you are. On a
blank activity sheet, identify the strategies you typically used when communicating by
completing the given phrases in each circle.

I communicate
through...
These are the
When I speak, I
things that I
let my listeners
consider when I
I am to...
speak:
___________.

I use my voice I use gestures to

to... help me with...

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EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION: CHARACTERISTICS
AND STRATEGIES
Direction: Copy the Concept Notes and accomplish the given activity on your Learning Activity Sheet.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #7

Activity Title: The road towards EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION!
Learning Target/Competency: The learners will be able to examine sample oral communication
activities by identifying strategies used by each speaker to convey his/her ideas effectively. (DepEd-
MELC, DICES)
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learners will become responsible, eloquent, and globally competitive
individuals in communicating with the other people and in engaging in any kinds of situations.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Dapat, J. O., Sadorra, B. B. & Lumabi, B. C. (2016). ORAL
COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS For SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Core Subject). Quezon City,
Philippines: LORIMAR PUBLISHING, INC.
Agbayani, Ph.D., Diana R. (2016). ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication
Senior High School. Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines: DON BOSCO PRESS, INC Module No.
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Concept Notes:
EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION: CHARACTERISTICS AND STRATEGIES
Oral Communication creates messages that stimulate listeners’ meanings that bring about the
desired change in their understanding or opinions. Whether the oral communication is formal and informal,
through conversation or public speaking, it must be done effectively and strategically. Effective oral
communication can be achieved from a good conversation to a good speech.
Conversation is a type of oral communication where there is an exchange of ideas and options
between two or more people that involve or invite shared interactions.
Characteristics of a Good Characteristics of a Good Strategies to an Effective Oral
Conversation Speech Communication
1. A good conversation is 1. A good speech is socially 1. Listen actively.
vocal. responsible. 2. Speak precisely.
2. A good conversation is 2. A good speech is 3. Speak clearly.
reciprocating. compelling. 4. Speak simply.
3. A good conversation is 3. A good speech is 5. Speak with appropriate
issue-oriented. purposeful. pauses.
4. Good conversation is 4. A good speech is 6. Speak politely and friendly.
rational. analytical. 7. Speak flexible.
5. Good conversation is 5. A good speech is 8. Do not argue.
imaginative. interesting. 9. Be interested.
6. Good conversation is 6. A good speech is audible 10. Be honest.
honest. and animated.
7. A good speech is excellent
spoken.

(For a more in-depth and more detailed discussion of this topic, please refer your book in this subject entitled
“ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School” and study the lesson
from page 19-20.)

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Activity
Directions: Refer to your final performance task included in your learning kit. This will also serve as your
activity for this particular lesson. Read the given instructions and accomplish the given task. Once you are
finished, submit your output together with your LAS in this module.

RUN-through!

EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION:

CHARACTERISTICS AND STRATEGIES
• Characteristics of a Good Conversation
1. Vocal
2. Reciprocating
3. Issue-Oriented
4. Rational
5. Imaginative
6. Honest
• Characteristics of a Good Speech
1. Socially responsible
2. Compelling
3. Purposeful
4. Analytical
5. Interesting
6. Audible and animated
7. Excellent spoken
• Strategies to an Effective Oral Communication
1. Listen actively.
2. Speak precisely.
3. Speak clearly.
4. Speak simply.
5. Speak with appropriate pauses.
6. Speak politely and friendly.
7. Speak flexible.
8. Do not argue.
9. Be interested.
10. Be honest.

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Apply what you have learned!
(Post-assessment)
Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Grade and Section: ___________________________________________ Time: ____________

I. UNDERSTANDING (35 points)

A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Watch the video of a recited speech presented by the link provided below. You may also ask your
subject teacher for a copy of the video. Analyze the speech delivered by the speaker based on what you have
learned in this module and by answering the following questions. Copy the questions and write your answers
on a blank activity sheet or bond paper. Once finished, submit your paper to your subject teacher.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY_eJLBflk
(Put God First – Denzel Washington Motivational and Inspiring Commencement Speech)

Questions:
1. What was the event/situation presented in the video?
2. Who was the speaker at the event? Who was the audience?
3. What was the speech of the speaker all about?
4. Was the speech appropriate to the given situation and audience? Justify your answer.
5. Given the characteristics of a good speech, would you consider the speaker’s speech as a good one? Justify
your answer.
6. What were the obvious strategies used by the speaker in delivering the speech?
7. Considering the given situation and the audience, would you consider the speaker’s strategies as
something effective? Support your answer.

“In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires,
encourages others to do their best.”
–Zig Ziglar

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IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE
AUTHOR.

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ANSWERS FOR PRE-ASSESSMENT
Answers may vary.
Checking may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

Lesson 1:
EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION: CHARACTERISTICS AND
STRATEGIES
ANSWERS FOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #7
Concept Notes and activities from the LAS must be checked by the subject teacher.
The activity for this particular lesson will be the final performance task of the students.

ANSWERS FOR POST-ASSESSMENT

Post-assessment is considered as a summative assessment.
Answers may vary.
Checking may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

REFERENCES

Agbayani, Ph.D., Diana R. (2016). ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral

Communication Senior High School. Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines:
DON BOSCO PRESS, INC

Dapat, J. O., Sadorra, B. B. & Lumabi, B. C. (2016). ORAL COMMUNICATION IN

FOCUS For SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Core Subject). Quezon City,
Philippines: LORIMAR PUBLISHING, INC.

Ochoa-Fernandez, A. M. & EdD., Suarez, E. E. (2016). SPEAC SPEAK AND LISTEN

IN CONTEXT An Oral Communication Textbook for Senior High School.
Quezon City, Philippines: The Phoenix Publishing House Inc.