Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Quarter 2: Week 2
Module in Communicative Strategies 1
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY
Explain that a shift in speech context, speech style, speech act, and communicative
strategy affects the language form, duration of interaction, relationship of the speaker, role
and responsibilities of the speaker, message, and delivery
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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Happy learning! 

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

EXPECTATIONS
In our previous lesson, you learned that communicative strategies are plans, ways, or
means to effectively communicate our messages to avoid miscommunications. We also
discussed its different types and how each of these are properly used in different situations.
In this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Review the importance of communicative strategies
2. Explain how a shift in in speech context, speech style, speech act and
communicative strategies affects communication
3. Demonstrate effective use of communicative strategy in a variety of speech
situations.
4. Engage in a communicative situations using acceptable, polite, and meaningful
communicative strategy

PRE-TEST
Directions: Read each item carefully then encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following refers to special words or expressions that are used by a particular
profession or group and are difficult for others to understand?
a. Jargons b. Colloquial words c. Layman’s term d. Idiom
2. Which aspect is considered when the speaker uses appropriate tone when delivering a
message?
a. Language Form b. Relationship of the speaker c. Delivery d. Message
3. Jennie was afraid when the doctor told her that she has a respiratory tract infection which is a
common cold in a simple term. What do you think is the problem?
a. Language Form b. Message c. Delivery d. Role of the speaker

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4. Which aspect is considered when the speaker adjusts his words and accepts the feedbacks
and viewpoints of his listener?
a. Relationship of the speaker c. Quality and Duration of the Interaction
b. Role and Responsibility of the speaker d. Delivery
5. Lovely was sad because she felt like Mara was angry when she was just emphasizing her
point. What do you think is the problem?
a. Language b. Role of the speaker c. Delivery d. Message
6. Zaida felt awkward when Riza asked her about something personal. What do you think is the
problem?
a. Relationship of the speaker c. Quality and duration of the interaction
b. Message d. Delivery
7. Which aspect is focused on the clarity and accuracy of the information?
a. Language b. Relationship of the speaker c. Message d. Delivery
8. Which of the following is the role of a speaker?
a. The speaker should choose a familiar topic which he is willing to discuss.
b. The speaker initiates the interaction and takes control of the success of the
communication.
c. The speaker explains the topic at the extent of his knowledge.
d. All of the above
9. Which of the following shows an example of a responsible speaker?
a. Lyla doesn’t listen to her friend’s advice.
b. Mica feels awkward about Ray’s opinion.
c. Benny listens and accepts Mark’s comments
d. Shyra listens to Ben’s opinion but contradict it.
10. Which aspect is considered when the speaker avoiding noise and keeping the message
concise to avoid communication breakdown?
a. Responsibility of the speaker c. Quality and duration of the interaction
b. Message d. Delivery

LOOKING BACK
Going back at your previous lessons, complete the graphic organizer with the word or
phrase that contributes in achieving communication competence.

Speech Style Speech Acts

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4.
5. Communicative Strategies
1.
Speech Context 2.
1. 3.
2. 4.
Communicative 5.
3. Competence
4. 6.
7.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

In our previous lesson, you learned about the effective use of communicative strategies
in a variety of speech situations. We discussed that a communicator’s style of speaking

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changes according to the context and how statements elicit various responses from listeners.
Understanding speech context, speech style, speech act, and communicative strategies play a
vital role in achieving communicative competence. But what do you think might happen if there
is a shift in speech context, speech style, speech act and communicative strategies? How will
these affect the people involved in the communication process, the accuracy of the message,
and the flow of communication?

As you learned in our last topic, communicative strategies are the most effective tool in
delivering and getting information from both speaker and listener. These are used to efficiently
share useful ideas to provide quality interaction in communication. A different communicative
strategy—that leads to effective communication—is needed for every situation. In our previous
lessons we discussed that each speech context requires an understanding of the speech act,
and with understanding comes an adjustment to speech style to ensure the delivery of the
message. However, we should also remember that a change in speech context, speech style,
speech act, and communicative strategy can affect the following:

1. Language Form – Language unite and divide people. Even when people are
communicating using the same language, miscommunications still happen when the
speaker uses terminologies that are not familiar to the listener. To overcome this kind of
miscommunication, the speaker must avoid using jargons (technical terms) or unfamiliar
words to clearly express his/her ideas. For instance, kids nowadays use words like lodi,
petmalu, and werpa which are not familiar to a certain age group. Because of this,
misunderstandings occur. The speaker must use layman’s terms or simple words that
are understandable by both the speaker and listener to avoid the communication
breakdown.

2. Quality and Duration of Interaction – Avoiding barriers is vital to keep the listener
engaged and involved with the conversation. That is why it is very important to recognize
and avoid such barriers. Adjusting by asking someone to minimize the volume or by
looking for a quiet place where you can clearly understand each other are just a few
examples on how to overcome these barriers.

3. Relationship of Speaker – The speaker should choose a familiar topic which he is

willing to discuss and explain at the extent of his knowledge. He/she should also initiate
the interaction and take control of the success of the communication by means of proper
way of delivering it. Likewise, it is important to consider the depth of the relationship to
the listener to avoid misunderstandings. For example, the way you communicate to your
teachers or superiors is different to how you talk with your friends or family members.

4. Role and Responsibilities of the Speaker – This serves as the lifeline of the quality of
interaction in communication because the speaker handles the pros and cons of the
feedback received. When these are met, the speaker creates a diversified way of
thinking on how to keep the interaction going. Moreover, the speaker should have
confidence and knowledge to express himself clearly and to balance different
perceptions and feedbacks from his/her listener.

5. Message – Conveying a message to other people clearly might sound simple, but it's a
process that is often fraught with error. Many people struggle to communicate effectively
– verbally and in writing. They impart thoughts and ideas that don't reflect their intended
meaning, and because of that the listener misinterprets or misunderstands the message
which results to confusion, frustration, wasted effort, and missed opportunities. Always
bear in mind that the message is the core concept of the interaction. To be an effective
communicator, you need to make sure that your messages are clear, concise, accurate.

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 6. Delivery – It is said that 10% of conflicts are due to difference in opinion while 90% of
those are due to wrong tone of voice. Proper delivery of message is very important in the
communication process. Your choice of words, the tone of your voice, and even your
body language is important for the receiver in interpreting the message. For example,
using an angry, aggressive voice only creates an aggressive response. So, before you
proceed with a message, think about what language to use to convey effectively what
you want to say. It is always better to use simple, straightforward, and specific words
and appropriate tone to avoid misunderstandings.

When communicative strategies are used effectively, both the speaker and listener can
improve their communication.

ACTIVITIES

Activity # 1: “True or False” Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the
statement is false.
__________1. The message is the core concept of the interaction.
__________2. When you talk to others, you should assume too quickly that they understand the
message you convey.
__________3. To achieve clarity, we must speak jargons to our listeners.
__________4. The bond between the speaker and listener may depend on how the discussions
relate to their interests and knowledge.
__________5. The tone of your voice and body language are important in delivering your ideas
effectively.
__________6. The use of fillers can distract your listeners.
__________7. It is acceptable to use the same language tone to your friends and superiors.
__________8. The speaker should always be open for other people’s viewpoint.
__________9. You must always consider ethics in your speech.
__________10. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.

Activity # 2: “Walk the Talk” Imagine that you are talking to the following people listed below
in a certain situation. How do you interact with them? Create a situation based on the strategy
given at the left side and write a corresponding dialogue according to the following types of
communicative strategies. The first one is done as your example.

Situation Listener Dialogue

I’ve just got home after
“Hi, Mom and Dad! What’s for
Nomination a tiring day at the Parents
dinner?”
school.

Restriction Younger sibling

Turn Taking Classmate

Topic
Grandparents
Shifting

Topic
Best friend
Control

Repair Teacher

Termination Stranger

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Activity # 3: “Voice it Out” Imagine that you are addressing a group of parents and teachers in
an assembly on understanding your generation known as the “Generation Z” or kids who were
born from 1995-2010. Prepare a three-minute video speech that communicates your ideas
about the topic. Your speech should highlight who Generation Z are and how they are different
from other generations. Be sure to use the seven communicative strategies in your speech. The
following rubric will be used in assessing your speech.

Excellent Good Fair Developing Poor

(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
The speaker correctly used the seven
communicative strategies in his/her
speech
The message is expressed clearly.
The choice of words is appropriate for the
audience.
The speaker’s voice is audible and clear.
Ideas are communicated vividly and
meaningfully.
The speech is free from grammatical
errors
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /30

REMEMBER
Communicative strategy is the most effective tool in delivering and acquiring information
from both speaker and listener. This is used to efficiently share useful ideas to provide quality
interaction in communication. However, a shift in speech context, speech style, speech act, and
communicative strategy can affect the following:

Language Form - To overcome miscommunications, speakers must avoid using jargons or

technical terms or unfamiliar words to clearly express his/her ideas.
Quality and Duration of Interaction - This is achieved when the speaker and the listener are
able to exchange related information which improves their reception and overcome barriers in
their communication.
Relationship of Speaker - Speakers should choose a familiar topic which he is willing to
discuss and expound at the extent of his expertise.
Role and Responsibilities of the Speaker -These serve as the lifeline of the quality of
interaction in communication because the speaker handles the pros and cons of the feedback
received.
Message - It is the core concept of the interaction. To be an effective communicator, you need
to make sure that your messages are clear, concise, accurate.
Delivery - It is always better to use simple, straightforward and specific words and appropriate
tone to avoid misunderstanding.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Think of a certain situation in your life where you unintentionally say something that
offended a close friend or a member of your family. What did you say that lead him/her to
misunderstand your words and how did you resolve a conflict?
In an essay with a minimum of 500 words, discuss why your communicative strategies
should change as there are adjustments in every speech context, speech style, and speech act.
The following rubric will be used in assessing your essay.
To give you an idea on how you will organize your thoughts in your essay, you may use
this suggested pattern. In your introduction, tell something about the situation. In the body,

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explain what communicative strategies did you use to resolve the problem and how did you use
them. And lastly, in the conclusion part, write about your own insights and realization that you
learned from that experience.

Excellent Good Fair Developing Poor

(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
The ideas are arranged logically and
transitions are smooth.
The message is expressed clearly.
Ideas are communicated vividly and
meaningfully.
The essay is free from grammatical errors
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /20

POST TEST
Directions: Read each item carefully then encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following serves as the lifeline of the quality of interaction in communication?
a. Language Form c. Relationship of the speaker
b. Role and responsibilities of the speaker d. Delivery
2. Which of the following refers to the core concept of the interaction?
a. Message b. Language Form c. Delivery d. Speaker
3. John and Kenneth are talking over the phone. However, they are having a difficult time
understanding each other due to vehicle noises. What do you think is the problem?
a. Delivery c. Relationship of the speaker
b. Quality and duration of the interaction d. Message
4. Athena gave an incomplete message to her research groupmates which cause them to be
late in submission. What do you think is the problem?
a. Role and responsibility of the speaker c. Message
b. Language Form d. Delivery
5. Jane had a difficulty understanding her new friend’s gay lingo. What do you think is the
problem?
a. Language Form c. Relationship of the speaker
b. Role and responsibilities of the speaker d. Quality and duration of the interaction
6. Which aspect is considered when the speaker uses specific words and appropriate tone
to avoid misunderstandings?
a. Message b. Role of the speaker c. Language d. Delivery
7. Monica and Jay always end up arguing because of their opposite political views. What do you
think is the problem?
a. Relationship of the speaker c. Delivery
b. Role and Responsibilities of the speaker d. Quality and duration of the interaction
For nos. 8-10, read each situation carefully then encircle the letter of the best response for each
situation.
8. Ms. Gomez is a friendly teacher. She is always approachable and wears a bright smile. This
morning, you met her at the corridor. How are going to approach her?
a. I will talk comfortably with her since she is friendly.
b. I will approach her by saying “Hi!”
c. I will nod and smile at her.
d. I will great her “Good morning, Ma’am” and smile at her.
9. Dave was really irritated with Jamie’s loud voice. How do you think should he tell it to her?
a. Dave should be straightforward with his words.
b. Dave should honestly tell Jamie in a sincere tone of voice.
c. Dave should speak loudly, too. So that Jamie would realize what’s wrong with her.

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 d. Dave should raise his voce so that Jamie would always remember it.
10. Joy, your new classmate, is new in Manila. She doesn’t talk much to anyone because she’s
not confident with her Tagalog yet. How are you going to make her feel welcome in your
class?
a. I will study her language so that I can translate it to Tagalog for her.
b. I will imitate her diction so that she will feel she has the same language and diction in the
class.
c. I will teach her Tagalog words little by little so that she will know how to properly say the
words.
d. I will just let her adjust and learn Tagalog by her own, because she might feel awkward
when someone teaches her.

REFLECTION
Reflect on the learning that you gained after taking up this lesson by completing the chart.

What were your thoughts or ideas
about the topic before taking up the
lesson?
_____________________________
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How did the lesson help you in
improving your oral communication
skills and how are you going to use
your learnings in real life?
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Jose Rizal O. Dapat et. al., Oral Communication in Focus (Quezon City, Metro Manila: Lorimar
Publishing, Inc., 2016), pp. 55-67.
Philippe John F. Sipacio et. al., Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School (Quezon
City, Metro Manila: C & E Publishing, Inc., 2016), pp. 49-58.

Prepared by:

ANGELICA JOYCE C. DELOS SANTOS

Teacher III (SHS)
Caloocan City Business High School

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 ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Module in Communicative Strategies 2
ANSWER SHEET
NAME:____________________________________ GRADE:____ SECTION:___________

PRETEST ACTIVITY # 1
1._____ 1.____________________
2._____ 2.____________________
3._____ 3.____________________
4._____ 4.____________________
5._____ 5.____________________
6._____ 6.____________________
7._____ 7.____________________
8._____ 8.____________________
9._____ 9.____________________
10._____ 10.____________________

LOOKING BACK ACTIVITY # 2

Speech Style Situation Dialogue
1.____________________ 1
2.____________________
3.____________________ 2.
4.____________________
5.____________________ 3

Speech Context 4
1.____________________
2.____________________ 5
3.____________________
4.____________________ 6

Speech Act 7
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________ POST TEST
1._____
Communicative Strategies 2._____
1.____________________ 3._____
2.____________________ 4._____
3.____________________ 5._____
4.____________________ 6._____
5.____________________ 7._____
6.____________________ 8._____
7.____________________ 9._____
10._____

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ACTIVITY # 3

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

REFLECTION
What were your thoughts or ideas about the How did the lesson help you in improving
topic before taking up the lesson? your oral communication skills and how are
you going to use your learnings in real life?

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