WEEK 6 - Functions of Communication
WEEK 6 - Functions of Communication
LEARNING PLAN
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Transfer Goals:
The students in the long run and on their own will be able to:
foster understanding, empathy, and unity among all individuals, promoting a sense of
interconnectedness and harmony within human interactions and proclaiming God’s message in the
wider community.
Essential Understanding:
Communication, in any form, serves a distinct purpose, whether it's to regulate, interact
socially, motivate, express emotions, or disseminate information. Understanding these
functions enables us to better comprehend various types of oral texts.
Essential Questions:
● How do the functions of communication—such as regulation, social interaction,
motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination—affect the way we
understand oral texts?
● How does recognizing the intention behind a message influence how we respond to it?
I. Preliminaries
Review:
How does understanding cultural differences impact effective communication in diverse
settings?
Activities:
a. Last To Stand – The students will be called to stand quickly when their group is mentioned,
last student to stand will answer the Teacher’s question.
b. Tableau – The students will be divided into 5 groups, each assigned a different function of
communication. They will present in front of the class, demonstrating their assigned function
through a creative tableau.
c. Quiz – The students will answer a five-item identification quiz about the topic.
B. Broadening of Concept
● How do the different functions of communication shape the way we convey and interpret
messages?
● How can recognizing these functions enhance our ability to navigate various communication
settings and overcome barriers?
● Can you recall a moment when identifying the purpose behind a message helped you
respond more effectively? What role did the function of communication play in that success?
● How does understanding the functions of communication help us address
misunderstandings and improve the clarity of our interactions?
C. INTEGRATION
a) Ignacian Core/Related Values
Core Value: Competence
Related Value: Integrity
How does being well-prepared and knowledgeable about the functions of communication
help ensure clear and effective exchanges, while also preventing miscommunication and
misunderstandings?
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b) Social Orientation
In our busy lives, communication is a constant, whether we’re talking in person, on the
phone, or through email. No matter how we communicate, we always have a purpose. The
different functions of communication, like social interaction, are key to how we connect
with others.
In what ways do these functions influence our ability to connect and engage with others in
various social settings?
c) Lesson Across Discipline
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World: Communication in Literature
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for
building others up according to their needs.”
Group Activity: Tableau. The class will be divided into 5 groups, each assigned a specific
function of communication: regulation, motivation, social interaction, emotional expression, or
information dissemination. Each group will have 5 minutes to prepare a tableau that
represents their assigned function. They will then perform their tableau in 10 seconds,
followed by a brief presentation explaining their work.
Criteria:
Content: 15%
Creativity: 15%
Explanation: 10%
Collaboration: 10%
Total: 50%
V. Purposive Assignment
The students will select a real-life scenario where communication played a key role (e.g., a group
project, family discussion, or a public speech). They will identify and describe the functions of
communication that were present.They will write a concise summary (100-150 words) explaining
how these functions impacted the communication process and any challenges encountered.
References / Instructional Materials
▪ Department of Education. (2021). Oral communication in context: Senior high school module
4. DepEd Tambayan. https://depedtambayan.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CO_Q1-Oral-
Comm-in-Context-SHS-Module-4-FINAL.pdf
▪ Bible
▪ PowerPoint Presentation
▪ Whiteboard Marker
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Prepared by:
Evaluated by:
Approved by:
____ Implemented
____ Partially Implemented
____ Not Implemented
Remarks:
Observed by:
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