ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CLICK!

October 14, 2016

Suggested activities to further the conversational skills of the Grade 11 Oral

Communication in Context learners… 
ACTIVITY 1
Choose an object inside the classroom to which you can compare
communication. Be creative with your answer.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria  (5)  (4)  (3)  (2)  (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          

5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.          

7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and

meaningfully.          

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /40

 

ACTIVITY 2
 Choose an object that you can compare to yourself. Be creative with your
answer.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria  (5)  (4)  (3)  (2)  (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          

5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical mistakes.          

7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and

meaningfully.          

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /40

ACTIVITY 3
 Write an essay about the process of communication.
 Rubric for Assessing an Essay

Criteria (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The essay demonstrates an understanding of the

concepts in intercultural communication.          
 2.      The essay effectively discusses the strategies in
sending the right messages across cultures.          

3.      The essay follows the appropriate format and

number of words.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate.          

5.      The essay is coherent and cohesive. Transitions

and cohesive devices are used for the smooth flow of
idea.          

6.      The essay is free from grammatical errors.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /25

ACTIVITY 4
 Perform a short skit that best shows the effectiveness of communication.
Criteria for Assessment

Description:    Points

1.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are appropriate for the setting.       20

2.      The words and the dialogue are appropriate for the setting,
attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall body language of
the speaker are acceptable. 15

3.      The words and the dialogue are partly correct, the attitude, tone of
voice, facial expressions and overall body language of the speaker is
not evident. 10

4.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are inappropriate for the setting.  5
 ACTIVITY 5
 Form a group with 10 members.  The teacher gives a message to the first
person in the group which will be relayed up to the last person in line who will
write the relayed answer on the board. The discussion about the topic,
Communication Breakdown shall follow after the activity.
 ACTIVITY 6
 Form a group with 5 members then choose one member who has a good
acting prowess. The chosen member shall act-out the word written on a sheet
of paper which will be provided by the teacher while the other members try to
guess within one minute.
 ACTIVITY 7
List down 20 types of non-verbal communication commonly used by Filipinos.
List down their meaning in the second column.

Non-Verbal Communication Meaning or Context

   

   

   
ACTIVITY 8
Develop a short speech using the following situations: 
 You are a guidance counselor in a public school and you are consoling a
group of students who are emotionally struggling.
 You are the coach of the school’s basketball team and you are motivating
your players after a big loss.
 You are the CEO of the company and you are reprimanding your employees
for tardiness while maintaining your composure.
 You volunteered as a social worker in a depressed community and you are
explaining the benefits of family planning to members of the community.
Criteria for Assessment

Description:    Points

1.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are appropriate for the setting.       20
 2.      The words and the dialogue are appropriate for the setting,
attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall body language of
the speaker are acceptable. 15

3.      The words and the dialogue are partly correct, the attitude, tone of
voice, facial expressions and overall body language of the speaker is
not evident. 10

4.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are inappropriate for the setting.  5
ACTIVITY 9
 The class will be divided into two groups for a debate activity based on the
topics below:
 Use of contraceptives
 Death penalty
 Same-sex marriage
 NOTE: The teacher decides and facilitates his or her chosen debate type. A
discussion about speech strategies shall follow the debate activity.
ACTIVITY 10
ROLE PLAYING
(Group Activity)
 Form groups of five then create a communicative situation which displays the
use of at least one of the types of speech style.
Criteria for Assessment

Description:    Points

1.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are appropriate for the setting.       20

2.      The words and the dialogue are appropriate for the setting,
attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall body language of
the speaker are acceptable. 15

3.      The words and the dialogue are partly correct, the attitude, tone of
voice, facial expressions and overall body language of the speaker is
not evident. 10
 4.      The words, attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and overall
body language of the speaker are inappropriate for the setting.  5
 ACTIVITY 11
 Individual Activity in Speech Writing and Delivery
 Choose one of the following speech types below then write a speech anchored
on your choice. Your work shall be delivered in front of an audience:
 Expository or Informative Speech
 Persuasive Speech
 Entertainment Speech
Criteria for Assessment

Projection
and Voice Stage
Pronunciation/Enunciation Delivery/Style/Interpretation Quality Mastery Deport

30 30 10 10 10
ACTIVITY 12
 Tour-Guiding Activity
 Let the learners bring 5 pictures of tourist spots that can be found in the
Philippines or even abroad. The learners will give the details (location,
historical background/background, amenities etc.) and persuade the audience
to visit the places mentioned.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are

organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          
 5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical

mistakes.          

7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and

meaningfully.          

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /40

ACTIVITY 13
          Give them the freedom to choose activities which will involve the stages
of communication (e.g. buzz session, panel discussion, talk show, telephoning,
etc.).  A 5-minute presentation will then follow. Encourage all to critique after
all have presented. Form 4 groups and simulate the situation assigned making
use of the stages of communication
 There’s fire in a building
 Preparation for the typhoon
 Aftermath of tsunami
 Buying tickets for a concert
Criteria for Scoring
Enthusiasm                                                         5 pts.

Speech & Volume                                            10 pts.

Presentation of Character                                    5 pts.

Preparedness/Presentation                                10 pts.

Collaboration w/ peers                                      10 pts.

Presence of Social Interaction                           10 pts

________
50 points

ACTIVITY 14
 Interview any community helper about the nature of their work in a five-
minute video presentation.
 Rubric for Assessing Students’ Performances

Criteria  (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The interview was conducted professionally.          

2.      The questions were insightful and well-

thought-out.          

3.      The answers were informative and accurate.          

4.      The interview skit was free from stereotypes

and/or racism.          

5.      The presenters spoke clearly, audibly, and

without pronunciation errors.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /25

 

ACTIVITY 15
Topic Discussion
 The learners will be given topics for discussion. The topics are as follows:
Principles of Speech Writing, Principles of Speech Delivery, Organizing and
Delivering Manuscript, Memorized, Impromptu, Extemporaneous,
Entertainment, Informative and Persuasive Speeches.
Using criteria sheets to assess oral presentations

The following table illustrates the incremental progression of students’ oral presentation
skills. A criteria sheet for assessing students’ oral presentations
                                                   1 2 3 4

Student
Audience presents
cannot Audience has information in
understand difficulty logical,
presentation following Student presents interesting
because there presentation information in sequence
is no because logical sequence which
sequence of student jumps which audience audience can
Organization information. around. can follow. follow.

Student
demonstrates
full
Student does knowledge
not have Student is (more than
grasp of uncomfortable required) by
information; with answering all
student information Student is at ease class
cannot and is able to with expected questions with
answer answer only answers to all explanations
Subject questions rudimentary questions, but and
knowledge about subject. questions. fails to elaborate. elaboration.

Student Students’ aids

occasionally explain and
Student uses uses aids that reinforce
superfluous rarely support Students’ aids screen text
Communication aids or no text and relate to text and and
aids aids. presentation. presentation. presentation.

Mechanics Students’ Presentation Presentation has Presentation

presentation has three no more than has no
has four or misspellings two misspellings misspellings
more spelling and/or and/or or
errors and/or grammatical grammatical grammatical
grammatical errors. errors. errors.
 errors.

Student
Student Student maintains eye
occasionally maintains eye contact with
Student reads uses eye contact most of audience,
all of report contact, but the time but seldom
with no eye still reads most frequently returning to
Eye contact contact. of report. returns to notes. notes.

Students’ Student uses a

Student voice is low. clear voice
mumbles, Student and correct,
incorrectly incorrectly Students’ voice precise
pronounces pronounces is clear. Student pronunciation
terms, and terms. pronounces most of terms so
speaks too Audience words correctly. that all
quietly for members have Most audience audience
students in difficulty members can members can
the back of hearing hear hear
Oral delivery class to hear. presentation. presentation. presentation.

Personal Personal
appearance is Some aspects Personal appearance is
inappropriate of appearance appearance is completely
for the reflect a lack generally appropriate
occasion and of sensitivity appropriate for for the
Personal intended to nuances of the occasion and occasion and
appearance audience. the occasion. audience. the audience.

Misses some
opportunities Consistently
for interaction Generally clarifies,
and does not responds to restates, and
always audience responds to
Responds to comfortably comments, questions.
questions handle questions and Summarizes
QUESTIONS inadequately. questions. needs. when needed.
 

ACTIVITY 16
Write an essay about intercultural communication.
Rubric for Assessing an Essay

Criteria (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The essay demonstrates an understanding of

the concepts in intercultural communication.          

2.      The essay effectively discusses the strategies

in sending the right messages across cultures.          

3.      The essay follows the appropriate format and

number of words.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate.          

5.      The essay is coherent and cohesive.

Transitions and cohesive devices are used for the
smooth flow of idea.          

6.      The essay is free from grammatical errors.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /25

ACTIVITY 17
Create an informative poster which lists various strategies in speech writing
and delivery. Be creative.
 Criteria in assessing the informative poster
Content of the poster                                        40 points

Visual Appeal                                                      30 points

Participation of group members                                   20 points

Use of required time in the presentation        10 points

ACTIVITY 18
Newscasting Activity
 Prepare news articles which will be used in the newscating activity. Let
the student read the articles. Appropriate attire is suggested.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Projection
and Voice Stage
Pronunciation/Enunciation Delivery/Style/Interpretation Quality Deportment Att

40 30 10 10 10
ACTIVITY 19
 Discussion of a Motivational Quote
 Write each motivational quote on a strip of paper and have representatives
from each group to pick one. The motivational quote picked will be discussed
in front of the class.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are

organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          

5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical

mistakes.          
 7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and
meaningfully.          

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

TOTAL          

/40
OVERALL SCORE  
ACTIVITY 20

Photo prompts
 The teacher will prepare pictures reflecting current events and trending
happenings from politics to showbiz. These pictures will be projected
onscreen. Each learner will be given a chance to speak out about the picture
shown. 30 seconds will be given to each learner.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are

organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          

5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical

mistakes.          

7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and          

 meaningfully.

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /40

 

ACTIVITY 21
Retelling a story
 The learners will be given time to read a story and that story will be retold to
class.
Rubric for Evaluating Speech Presentations

Criteria: (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1.      The ideas in the presentation are

organized.          

2.      The message is expressed clearly.          

3.      There are sufficient supporting ideas.          

4.      The choice of words is appropriate for the

audience.          

5.      Biases are avoided.          

6.      Speech is free from grammatical

mistakes.          

7.      Ideas are communicated vividly and

meaningfully.          

8.      Nonverbal cues are appropriate.          

 TOTAL          

OVERALL SCORE /40

 

CULMINATING ACTIVITY (ELOCUTION 101: A SHOWCASE OF

TALENTS IN THE ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT CLASS)
The students will be performing one of the four:

1. ORATION

Projection
and Voice Stage
Pronunciation/Enunciation Delivery/Style/Interpretation Quality Mastery Deportm

30 30 10 10 10
2. Poetry Interpretation

Interpretation
(Facial
Expression, Voice Stage
Gestures, etc. Delivery Projection Mastery Deportment Attire TOTAL

30 30 10 10 10 10 100
3. Character Impersonation

Language Stage
Characterization Use Interpretation/Delivery Mastery Deportment Attire

30 30 10 10 10 10
4. Declamation

Projection
and Voice Stage
Pronunciation/Enunciation Delivery/Style/Interpretation Quality Mastery Deportm
30 30 10 10 10