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Oral
Communication
 Quarter 2 - Module 1:
Types of Communicative
Strategy
Oral Communication – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Types of Communicative Strategy
First Edition, 2020

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Oral
Communication
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Types of Communicative
Strategy
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Oral Communication Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) module on Types of Communicative Strategy.
The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help the
learners understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning
competency.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Remind the learner that if there are things he/she doesn‟t
understand, he/she must not hesitate to call for your help and assistance.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Oral Communication Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) module on Types of Communicative Strategy.
The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help you
understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning
competency.
As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module. If there are things you don‟t understand, do not
hesitate to call your facilitator / teacher for assistance.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer Let us Try before moving on to the other
activities in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
through with it.
We hope that you will find meaningful learning as you go through
the different activities in this module.

Let Us Learn
In this module, you will be engaged in communicative situations
using acceptable, polite, and meaningful strategies.

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 You may be able to use the types of communicative strategy in your day
to day conversations and even in written communication. May you find
significant learning experiences and joy from this module. Let‟s start the fun and
learning now.

MELC: Employs various communicative strategies in different situations

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. distinguish various types of communicative strategies;

2. use acceptable, polite, and meaningful communicative strategies; and
3. reflect on your learning on the types of communicative strategy.

Let Us Try
Directions: Identify the type of communicative strategy referred to
in each statement.

1. It refers to the exchange of turns of participants. It primarily made up a

conversation.
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination

2. It happens when the participants decide who takes the turn to talk.
Through this, the communicators know the right time when to speak.
A. Restriction C. Repair
B. Termination D. Nomination

3. This communicative strategy occurs when the communicators are limited

in what, when, and how they can speak.
A. Termination C. Restriction
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

4. It happens when the topic or subject of the conversation is controlled by

one of the communicators.
A. Topic Shifting C. Repair
B. Topic Control D. Nomination

5. It refers to the process in which a new topic, which may or may not be
related to the previous topic, is introduced.
A. Topic Shifting C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination

6. It happens when speakers approach problems encountered in

conversations.
A. Nomination C. Repair
B. Termination D. Topic Shifting

7. This refers to an approach in communication wherein the participants use

close-initiating expressions that end a topic.
A. Repair C. Termination
B. Turn-taking D. Topic Shifting

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 8. “Now, it is your time to talk.”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

9. “Alright, thank you so much for this. Until next time.”

A. Topic Shifting C. Repair
B. Termination D. Restriction

10. “Hello, how are you? How have you been doing?”
A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting
B. Repair D. Nomination

11. “I will let you finish talking first before I continue speaking.”
A. Topic Shifting C. Nomination
B. Turn-taking D. Termination

12. “I cannot talk about it for now. We will talk about it next time.”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Nomination D. Repair

13. “Wait; let me repeat what I said. I said that you have to submit your
answers now.”
A. Nomination C. Nomination
B. Termination D. Repair

14. “Say only the truth and nothing but the truth.”
A. Restriction C. Topic Control
B. Nomination D. Turn-taking

15. “Have you heard about the latest entertainment news?”

A. Termination C. Repair
B. Restriction D. Nomination

Lesso Types of
n 1 Communicative
Strategy
Let Us Study
People communicate to establish and build a relationship (Sepacio,
2016).
Communicative strategies are the approaches used to do away with
varied challenges due to communication breakdown or misunderstanding.

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Types of Communicative Strategy

A. Turn-taking
It refers to the exchange of turns of participants. This essentially
makes up a conversation. There are equal opportunities for all the
participants to share his/her thoughts about the topic of the conversation.
In general, one participant can start his/her turn in speaking after s/he
uses signals that s/he has to speak.

B. Nomination
It happens when a participant opens up a topic for conversation.
When starting a conversation, especially when it does not arise from any
previous topic, a participant starts off with inquiries.

C. Restriction
It happens when the participants are limited to everything they
speak (Heritage, 2013). This happens in classrooms, courtrooms, or any
settings wherein the participants are given instructions on what, when,
and how they speak.

D. Topic Control
It occurs when the subject of the conversation is limited by one
participant (Warren, 2006). This covers how procedural formality and
informality affects the development of the topic of conversation. Just like
in the classroom setting, the teacher provides a topic to be discussed
conversationally.

E. Topic Shifting
It refers to the process wherein a new topic is introduced within the
conversation (Warren, 2006). The new topic may or may not be related to
the previous topic. It is a process of moving one topic to the other.

F. Repair
It refers to the speaker‟s practice to approach problems
encountered in conversations (Liddicoat, 2007). It is an initiative to bring
back the conversation to the topic.

G. Termination
This refers to the conversational practices used to close a topic
(Wong and Waring, 2010). This is generally aided with pre-closing signals
that denote an end of the topic discussion.

Let Us Practice
Activity 1: Key Importance of Communication

1. Communication is important in my day to day interaction because

_________________________________________________________________.

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 2. Communication is important in my work because
_________________________________________________________________.

3. Communication is important interpersonally because

_________________________________________________________________.

Activity 2: Comic Dialogue

Directions: Study the comic strip. Answer the questions that follow.

Questions:

1. Which line starts the conversation? _______________

2. Is there an exchange of conversation? _______________
3. What is the topic of their conversation? _______________
4. Did they stick to the topic of their conversation? ________________
5. If you were the one on the right, how would you respond to the problem of
the other participant? ________________________________________________

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 Let Us Practice More
Activity 3: Communicative Strategist
Directions: Read the dialogue below. Answer the questions that follow

1 Robert: Hey, Laura! How are you? Have you heard about Mia today?

2 Laura: Oh, Hi, Robert! What‟s up? You seem so nervous. I have not heard
anything about Mia.

3 Robert: It has something to do with the result of the scholarship that she
applied. She made it!

4 Laura: Really? Wow! Good for her. She can finally proceed to college for free.

5 Robert: I know. But what worries me is that she will be away. She will be
staying near the university.

6 Laura: Oh, I see. That means we won‟t be seeing her often.

7 Robert: I will be missing her.

8 Laura: I will be missing her too.

9 Robert: I hope her the best. I pray she will do her best.

10 Laura: Yes. I support her endeavor.

11 Robert: That‟s the only thing I want to talk to you about.

12 Robert: It‟s kinda late already. Shall we?

13 Laura: What do you mean by „Shall we‟?

14 Robert: I‟m sorry. I mean, shall we go home now?

15 Laura: Okay. Let us go home.

Questions:

1. Which line starts the conversation? _____

2. Which line denotes a statement that ends the topic discussed? _____

3. Which lines denote clarification of the misunderstanding? __________

4. Which among the lines shows the shifting of the topic? _____

5. Did the speakers have a topic of the conversation? _____

Let Us Remember
Activity 4: Courtesy Spiels
Directions: Pretend that you were travelling alone to another country.
You were not familiar with the language. Make a spiel or dialogues using the

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types communicative strategy to ask for directions politely from a group of locals
successfully. Write the spiels/dialogue in the box provided. Your output will be
assessed using the following rubric.
Criteria Description Poor Fair Good Very Excellent
Good
1 2 3 4 5

Use of • Various
Communicative communicative
Strategies strategies are used.
• Is able to work
around the
communication
barriers using
appropriate
strategies.
Understanding • Dialogue depicts
of the Topic various
conventions in
conversations.
• The output
demonstrates the
learners‟
understanding of
the concept.
Output • The ideas are
Content logically presented.
• The dialogue
presents a coherent
and cohesive idea.
Total Points

Write the spiel/dialogue here.

Let Us Assess
Directions: Identify the type of communicative strategy expressed
in each statement. Write the letter of your answer on the space
provided.
_____1. “Let us speak one at a time so we can put across our message.”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination

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_____2. “Have you heard about the latest COVID-19 update?”

A. Topic Shifting C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination
_____3. “Best regards. See you around.”
A. Nomination C. Repair
B. Termination D. Topic Shifting

_____4. “Sorry, I did not hear it right. Did you mean, „Principle‟?”
A. Topic Shifting C. Repair
B. Termination D. Restriction

_____5. “I understand that we are now experiencing the most challenging test of
times. But where is my coffee?”
A. Termination C. Restriction
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

_____6. “Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?”
A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting
B. Repair D. Nomination

_____7. “What is that again? Do you mean that there is no hazard pay anymore?”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Nomination D. Repair

_____8. “I agree with what you said. Relief goods must be given continually
especially to those badly stricken by the typhoon.”
A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting
B. Repair D. Nomination
_____9. “What about you? Could you tell us your opinion now?”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

_____10. “What do you think could have possibly caused the pandemic?”
A. Nomination C. Repair
B. Termination D. Topic Shifting

_____11. “Focus on the topic. Please do not deviate from the topic.”
A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

_____12. “Your conversation is recorded. So avoid saying unnecessary

statements.”
A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting
B. Repair D. Nomination

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_____13. “How is life?”
A. Topic Shifting C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination

_____14. “Pardon me for what I said. What I meant was the other term for it.”
A. Topic Shifting C. Repair
B. Termination D. Topic Control

_____15. “May I speak now?”

A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Repair D. Topic Shifting

Let Us Enhance

Directions: Write a five-sentence journal about the importance

of the types of communicative strategy in your daily conversations. Be
guided by the rubric below.
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________
5 (Excellent) 4 (Good) 2-3 (Fair) 0-1 (Poor)
Content Selected items Selected items Select items Select items
that are that are and details that and details that
important and important in discuss the are not
help make discussing the activities for important or
content activities for the week, but relevant.
interesting; the the week; the they not be
details focus on details help the very important.
the most reader see
important things about
information. the items in
Choices help interesting
the reader see ways.
things in a new
way.

Comprehensibility Can Can understand Can Can

understand all most of what is understand less understand
of what is being being than half of little of what is
communicated. communicated. what is being being
communicated. communicated.

Organization Journal entry is Journal entry is Journal entry is Journal entry

logical and generally somewhat lacks logical
effective. logical and illogical and order and
effective with a confusing in organization.
few minor places.
problems.

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Grammar, Journal is highly Journal is Journal is Inadequate
Mechanics, polished; no polished; adequate; discussion;
Spelling, and grammar or maximum of maximum of more than two
Sentence spelling errors. one grammar or two grammar or spelling or
Structure spelling error. spelling errors. grammar
errors.

Let Us Reflect

Directions: Complete the following statements with what you have learned about
the types of communicative strategy.

 I learned that __________________________________________________________.

 In my own perception, communicative strategy means

________________________________________________________________________.

 My most favorite type of communicative strategy is _______________

because
________________________________________________________________________.

Answer key to
Activities

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 References

Fernandez, E.J.,et.al.(2016).Oral Communication For Senior High School.Quezon

City, Philippines:C&e Publishing, Inc.
https://kupdf.net/download/oral-communication-in-context-lm-for-
shspdf_59915b57dc0d603854300d1d_pdf

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Elpidio Quirino Ave., Poblacion District, Davao City

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