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Oral Communication in
Context
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Function and Purpose of
Communication
Grade 11 Oral Communication in Context
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Function and Purpose of Oral Communication
First Edition, 2020

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Oral Communication
in Context
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Function and Purpose of
Oral Communication
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Oral Communication in Context Grade 11 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Function and Purpose of Oral Communication.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

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. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Oral Communication in Context Grade 11 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Function/Purpose of Communication.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to
 check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.
What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
What is It This section provides a brief discussion of
the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.
What’s More This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
 2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction 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.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

Great day to you dear learner! In this module you will learn the dynamically
colorful examples and meanings of the English language particularly the
function/purpose of communication.

You may be able to use function/purpose of communication in oral

conversations and even in written outputs. May you find significant learning
experiences and joy from this module. Let’s start the fun and learning now.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

✓ Define various functions/purposes of communication.
✓ Identify the speaker’s purpose(s).
✓ Determine function(s) of communication in various context.
✓ Examine sample oral communication activities (functions/purposes of
communication).
 What I Know

DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements. Examine the function/purpose of

communication. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

__________ 1. The new SSG president convinces students to follow strictly

proper waste disposal.
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

_________ 2. Excuse me guys! I have an announcement to make. We need

to enroll in a baking class on June 1st this year.
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

__________ 3. Old grandma brings a bus driver a bag of peanuts every day.
Bus driver: I enjoyed the peanuts, but after a week of eating
Them, he asked, "Please granny, don't bring me
peanuts anymore. Have them yourself.”
Grandma: You know, I don't have teeth anymore. I prefer
to suck the chocolate around them.
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

___________ 4. Mom! Please allow me to attend my best friend’s birthday

party at 7:00 PM. I promise to be home before 10:00 PM.
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

___________ 5. Filipino food is one of the most delicious and satisfying

foods in the world. Adobo and pansit give my family a sense
of unity through food.
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain
 ___________ 6. What type of speech where the speaker gathers and presents
factual information and announcement to its audience?
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

___________ 7. What type of speech where the speaker convinces or appeals

to the audiences’ intellect or emotion?
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain

___________ 8. Doctor: Don’t forget to take your medicine three times a day.
a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. emotional expression

___________9. We pray for those who are suffering

from coronavirus, those who care for them, and those who are
suffering from anxiety during this stressful time.
a. motivation
b. information dissemination
c. emotional expression

___________10. What function of communication is utilized to form bonds,

intimacy, relations, and connections with others?

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. emotional expression

___________ 11. It’s nice to see you again. How do you do?

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. emotional expression

___________ 12. Can you please tone your voice down? It’s a library rule.

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. emotional expression

___________ 13. Let’s go out and have picnic at the park.

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. emotional expression
 ___________ 14. The administration said “No Face Mask, No Entry!”

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. motivation

___________ 15. What function of communication is used to power up

preferences, desires, needs, wants, decisions, goals, and
strengths?

a. information dissemination
b. regulation/control
c. motivation

Lesson
Purpose and Function of
3 Oral Communication
Communication is fundamental to human life. We need to communicate to
deal with various concerns and problems of daily life. Being able to examine and
comprehend the speaker’s purpose is very important for effective communication.

What’s In

Activity 1 Show One’s Way

Look closely at the picture.
Could you please tell
me how to get to
Roxas Avenue Night
Market?
Sure! Don’t worry, it’s
close. Go down this street,
take the first right turn,
and the night market next
to the convenience store.
 What’s New

When we speak, we always have a goal in mind, what do you think is

the purpose of this statement “Could you please tell me how to get to
Roxas Avenue Night Market?”
__________________________________________________

Do you know your city/town well? Do you think you could help a lost
tourist?
__________________________________________________

In this module, you are expected to examine sample oral

communication texts and identify its purpose/function as we move on to different
activities and practice exercises.

Activity 2 Responsible Backpacker

Read the dialogue which contains the function/purpose of communication.
Before reading, let us unlock difficult words from the text.

DIRECTIONS: Match the following unfamiliar words to its meaning by writing the
letter of the correct answer. You will encounter these unfamiliar words in the
dialogue that you are about to read.

____ 1. backpacker A. waste material; garbage or trash.

____ 2. local B. affordable; cheap or inexpensive

____ 3. green travel C. a person who travels carrying their

belongings in a backpack

____ 4. budget-friendly D. a person who lives in a particular area,

city, or town

____ 5. rubbish E. practice that pays attention to

environmental, social, and economic
sustainability

Did you match it right? You may check the key to correction for the right answers.
Now, you are ready to read the dialogue on the next page.
 Responsible Backpacker
Mary Grace S. Ybaňez

Shan and Zhoey talk about Shan’s first lone trip to his mom’s hometown in
Davao City.

Zhoey: How was your trip?

Shan: It was awesome! It made me witness the beauty of Davao City on a budget-
friendly tour. I tried staying in a low-cost dormitel and ate sumptuous but
inexpensive street foods in Roxas Avenue Night Market.

Zhoey: How long did you stay there?

Shan : I stayed there for a week.

Zhoey: Was it your first time to visit your

mom’s hometown?

Shan: Yeah! It was my first time to visit

my mom’s birthplace.

Zhoey: I see. Did you go sightseeing?

Shan: Yes. I could say that I’m a certified

backpacker now. I brought all my
possessions with me on my
backpack as I went to its popular
tourist spots. The place was
famous for its natural
attractions, many of which were
easily reached from the city
center. Within an hour’s travel
from the airport, you can
already enjoy the pristine white
sand beaches of Samal Island or
visit the highland nature at Eden Nature Park. It offered homey
accommodations, various restaurants that used ingredients food
freshly harvested from gardens in the area, fun outdoor activities,
hiking trails, and a cultural village.

Zhoey: That’s interesting! I’ve heard the town is known for durian fruit, did you try
it?

Shan: As one of the locals said, “You won’t be able to complete your trip without a
taste of our iconic Durian fruit.” Indeed, it tasted heavenly!

Zhoey: Were the people friendly?

Shan: Yes, they were very kind to me. I oftentimes asked the locals for directions,
and they were willing to help. Also, the town promotes green travel. It
demonstrates a deep commitment to eco-friendly policies and
practices. When I asked for a trash bin at People’s Park, the local pointed
 to three bins and written above “Compliance to Section 16 of the
Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000”. With that, I made sure all my rubbish was on me in that weeklong
stay.

Zhoey: Great! What is your next destination?

Shan: I want to go to my dad’s hometown next to Cebu City.

Zhoey: I hope I’ll be a responsible backpacker like you who supports green travels!

COMPREHENSION CHECK:
1. Where did Shan go?
a. City of Cebu
b. City of Davao
c. City of Manila

2. What values are present in the dialogue practice?

a. justice and fairness
b. hardwork and industry
c. obedience and compassion

3. What is the function/purpose of the highlighted statements in the dialogue?

a. To convince others to be one with nature
b. To inform others to Davao City’s tourist attractions
c. All of the above

4. How do these purposes/functions of oral communication help in

communicating messages?

___________________________________________________________________________

Were you able to identify the purpose/function of communication in the

dialogue practice? Did you answer the comprehension check correctly? Check your
answers using the key to corrections.

What is It

The highlighted statements in the dialogue that you have just read are examples
of purposes/functions of communication.
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION

There are five functions of communication. These are regulation/control, social

interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination.
 1. Regulation or Control – Communication enables the control or regulation of
behavior in many ways.

For example:
Doctor Prescription: Take your medicine three (3) times a day.
Home Regulation:Wash the dishes now, I won’t allow you to go
to the party later.
2. Social Interaction – Communication fosters social interaction. It allows
individuals to interact with people in almost all aspects of our life and every
communication situation.

For example:
Marriage Proposal: Will you marry me?
Invitation: Would you like some coffee, tea, or milk?

3. Motivation – Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.

For example:
The manager’s award points to each subordinate as a reward.
The subordinate can save the points and cash them in for prizes, free
lunches, or even a day off from work.

4. Emotional Expression – Communication facilitates people’s expression of

their feeling, satisfaction, frustrations, and needs.

For example:
Appreciation: I am so glad that you came into my life.
Express ambition: I want to finish up my studies with
good grades to be accepted in a good university.
Express a need: I need you in my life.
Express prayers:“We pray for those who suffered a broken
heart from their crush.”

5. Information Dissemination - Communication functions to convey

information.
For example:
Gathering information: Where can I get my license?
Sharing information: You can find the bathroom next to that
door.

EXAMINING SPEAKER’S PURPOSE

1. To inform – It is evident in lectures where the speaker presents factual

information. This purpose can be used to communicate routine, repetitive,
daily tasks, instructions, codes, steps, and procedures in the workplace. It is
also commonplace in ordinary conversations.
 For example:
The president delivers the State of the Nation Address,
enumerating the accomplishment of the President’s Office.

2. To persuade – It occurs when a person attempts to convince an individual

or group to take certain specific actions. In other words, the speakers of this
type of speech want their audience to think and feel the way they want them
to.

For example:

A politician wants to get the voice of his or her target

constituents. He or she should present his or her speech that the
audience would see the merit of choosing him or her. He or she may
highlight educational attainment, performance record, or appeal to the
audience’s emotion: he or she may trace her family background being
one with the masses.
3. To entertain – It is aimed at lightening the mood of the audience. It needs
timing and proper delivery of the entertaining piece. Establishing a good
rapport with your audience is a must to achieve your purpose of entertaining
your audience.

For example:
Speech made by stand-up comedians or short segments used as
adlibs for long informative or persuasive speech.

What’s More

Activity 3. Digital Evidence

Examine how the following texts are used as “evidence” to show each
function of communication. Solve the crime by writing inside the box the correct
function it serves.

https://holidappy.com/greeting-
cards/Thank-you-note-for-the-
birthday-wishes
https://www.keepinspiring.me/100-most-
inspirational-sports-quotes-of-all-time/

https://www.self.com/story/saying-no-to-invitations

https://oceanfitonline.com/blog/
Activity 4. Identify Speaker’s Purpose
DIRECTIONS: Read the following speech excerpts and identify the purpose of the
speakers. You may surf the internet to get the copy of the complete text.

SPEECH EXCERPTS SPEAKER’S PURPOSE

a. Speech of President Benigno Aquino

I understand I am only human, and thus, I am imperfect. I
ran for the Presidency despite my discomfort with the
trappings of power, because if I passed up on this
opportunity to effect real change, I would not have been able
to live with myself, especially if the situation worsened. But
in this effort, the participation of all is necessary. Everything
I have said has not been to criticize, but to speak the truth,
for the truth shall set us all free. If we are able to settle our
differences, can we not benefit our people quicker?
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2015/01/16/message-president-
aquino-general-audience-pope-francis/
b. Speech of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago

It is very important that you should choose the person you

will marry and stay with that person. There are many
people now who believe in serial love, loving one person
after another. I don’t think that is good for our mental
health. I think we should get it over with. Love is like
measles, you know. You only get it once in your lifetime and
you are immune forever. I am very happy to say that is
what happened to me. I am completely immune to any
temptation. All men who have passed my life after I got
married might as well have been sticks of furniture .

https://www.facebook.com/notes/sen-miriam-defensor-
santiago/miriams-valentines-day-advice-to-young-
people/10150102847753017

c. Speech of Sen. Manny Pacquiao

And the most important thing is not to us, to me, or -- the
most important thing is the name of the Lord that the name
of the Lord will be glorified. And I want to know that there
is God. I want -- This is -- This is what I want to know the
people that, you know, I want to let the people know that
there is God who can raise someone from nothing into
something. And that’s me. That’s me. I came from nothing
into something, and that’s -- I owe everything to God. He
gave me this blessing so it’s all credit to the Lord.

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mannypacquiaofloydma
yeatherpressconference.htm
 What I Have Learned

Activity 5: Crossword Puzzle

Complete the crossword puzzle on what you have learned about the functions of
communication.

ACROSS

2 enables the control of DOWN

behavior in many ways
1 facilitates people’s expression
4 allows individual to interact to of feelings and emotions
others in all aspects of life
3 five basic reasons why
5 conveys information to people communicate
audience

6 encourages people to be better

 What I Can Do

Activity 6: Pulling it all together

Directions: Complete the chart by identifying the difference between the purpose of
communication using the graphic organizer below.

PURPOSE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLES

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.
 Assessment

Directions: Examine the function/purpose of communication in each of the following

statements. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.

1. The SK Chairman of the barangay provides rewards for the upcoming basketball
league to make youth active in sports.
a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. motivation

2. Grace shares her difficulties in solving mathematical problems.

a. emotional expression
b. information dissemination
c. regulation/control

3. KDrama actor Lee Min Ho thanks his supporters after the success of the series
“The King: Eternal Monarch.”
a. motivation
b. regulation/control
c. emotional expression

4. Water is known to be the best and the most natural hydrating liquid.
a. emotional expression
b. information dissemination
c. regulation/control

5. A mall goer is asked to present his quarantine pass before entering the premises.
a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. motivation

6. Are you available tonight? Let’s dine together!

a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. motivation

7. When we started the project, I wasn't sure we could pull this off,
but we certainly did it. Let us keep going!
a. motivation
b. regulation/control
c. emotional expression

8. The teacher orients her new students to the do’s and don’ts of online class the
new teaching-learning modality.
a. emotional expression
b. information dissemination
c. regulation/control
9. Dr. Ji presents her insights on how to become a successful married woman.
a. motivation
b. regulation/control
c. emotional expression

10. It was so lovely catching up with you; it's been years since we were together!
a. regulation/control
b. social interaction
c. motivation

11.What type of speech where the speaker convinces or appeals to the audiences’
intellect or emotion?
a. persuade
b. entertain
c. inform

12. “Keep your belongings with you at all times,” is an example of ___________
function.
a. motivation
b. regulation/control
c. social interaction

13. _______________ facilitates people’s expression of their feeling, satisfaction,

frustrations, and needs.
a. regulation/control
b. information dissemination
c. emotional expression

14. In a speech to ________________, establishing a good rapport with your

audience is a must to achieve your purpose.
a. inform
b. persuade
c. Entertain

15. _______________allows individuals to interact with people in almost all

aspects of our life and every communication situation.
a. motivation
b. regulation/control
c. social interaction
 Additional Activities

DIRECTIONS: Study the telephone conversation between a client and a pastry

shop clerk. Then, examine the function/purpose of communication and write it on
the blank space provided.

(2) You should take our moist

chocolate cake, sir! It tastes
(1) Hello! May I know superb and at a reasonable
what your shop’s price. We are on a promo
bestseller is? now, buy one (1) chocolate
cake, and get one (1) box of
brownies too!

FUNCTION PURPOSE

(4) You are such a sweet

(3) Great! That cake son, sir! How I wish my
might be perfect for a son would do the same. I
date with my mom miss him so dearly.
tonight. I need to catch
up with her since I could
not see her for a month
now.

FUNCTION

FUNCTION
 Answer Key

What I Know What’s New What’s More

Activity 2 Activity 3
1. B 10. B 1. C 1.Emotional Expression
2. A 11. B 2. D 2. Regulation/control
3. C 12. A 3. E 3. Motivation
4. B 13. B 4. B 4. Social Interaction
5. Information
5. A 14. A 5. A
dissemination
6. A 15. C Comprehension Check
Activity 4
7. B 1. B
1.to inform
8. A 2. C 2.to entertain
9. C 3. C 3.to persuade

What Have I Learned?

Activity 5: Crossword Puzzle
Assessment Additional Activity

Test I 1. Inform
1. c 2. Persuade
2. a 3. Social interaction
3. c 4. Emotional expression
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. b
9. a
10. b
11. a
12. b
13. c
14. c
15. c
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Sepacio, PJ and Balgos,A., Oral Communication in Context, C & E Publishing, Inc.,

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