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Oral Communication in
Context
Learning Activity Sheets
Quarter 1: Week 1 - 7

DIVISION OF ANGELES

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

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FIRST QUARTER 1: WEEK 1

Name of Learner: __________________________________________________________
Section: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

THINK TO COMMUNICATE

Background Information:

Communication is the process of transmitting or sharing of ideas, information,

thoughts, or feelings verbally (words) or non-verbally (actions) from one person to another

through channels, contexts, media, and cultures (McCornack 2014 in Sipacio and Balgos

2016). It comes from the Latin word communicare, which means "to make common". It is the

reason why you and your friends bond because you share things in common when you eat

your favorite mirienda, turon, and siomai, in the school before the pandemic. Even now,

amidst the pandemic, you still talk about the new situations related to your education. With

these situations, communication remains true to its definitions.

More than the definitions of communication, you have to know its nature and function

as well. It is emphasized that communication is a process, which means you have to think

about your thoughts and emotions before expressing them. The process begins when the

speaker encodes and sends a message which the receiver decodes to be able to provide

feedback. For example, when you tell yourself, "I can do it," you send and receive the

message at the same time. Also, when you text and ask "How are you?" to your friend using

your cellphone, which is a channel of communication, you do not only send words but also

emotions. If your receiver replies, "I am fine," this is feedback because this is his or her

response.
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A message and feedback can also be in the form of action, like eye contact, smile, and hug.

Good thing you are at home. Your home is the best context of communication, as it serves

as the safest place to connect with people – your family. Remember that there is success in

communication if both sender and receiver achieve mutual understanding of the message.

Figure 1 below illustrates this process.

Figure 1. Communication Process

Furthermore, in terms of function, communication has always been a necessary

process in improving oneself, helping others, building rapport, and deepening one's culture.

There are five functions of communication. Sipacio and Balgos (2016) identified these as

control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information dissemination.

Control means you communicate to regulate a specific behavior. An example of this

is when you try to stop someone from making a bad habit like smoking. Social interaction is

when you make friends with others in society, such as sharing your interests. Motivation is
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when you can encourage people to live better because you communicate with them. An

example of this is cheering up your brother to pursue his talents. Emotional expression is

when you express your feelings towards a particular situation. When you say thank you,

take care,

and I love

you, you can

do this

function of

communication. Information dissemination is what you do when you share your ideas or

any information with others—for instance, sharing the guidelines in conducting modular and

online learning from a legitimate source to a classmate. Some example illustrations are

given to help you better understand these functions of communication.

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Figure 2. Functions of Communication

In the new situations brought by the pandemic and until it is gone, communication

plays a central role in your individuality as a person. Through it, you learn and discover new

knowledge as a student because you are studying.

As a family member, you become more appreciative of the love you receive,

especially from your parents, because you know how to express your feelings. You can also

become a law-abiding citizen of the society through your responsible decisions and actions

because you understand the rules. In general, you become more of what you are now as a

human person because of communication. Hence, excellent communication requires critical

thinking for it to serve its function well.

Learning Competency with code:

Explains the functions, nature, and process of communication (Quarter 1 Week 1

EN11/12OC-Ia-2)

Exercise A

Directions: Read each sentence. On the blank before each number, write T if the idea is true.

Write F if the idea is false. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Examples: F 1. Communicare is a Greek word.

T 2. Communicare is a Latin word.

1. The speaker is the sender of the message.

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2. Communication is a process, which means it is dynamic.

3. One may speak to everybody in the same manner.

4. In a deeper sense, communication means to talk.

5. A message can be in a form of action or reaction.

6. Verbal communication means the use of words when talking to someone.

7. Observing social distancing hinders everyone from social interaction.

8. The speaker decides for the message to be sent. Hence, the receiver cannot

react on the topic.

9. Television and radio are good channels of communication during a

pandemic.

10. When you talk to yourself, it means that communication does not happen

since you do not have a receiver.

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11. People can still understand each other even without the use of words. It is

because we can also use actions to express ourselves, such as nodding

and shaking our heads.

12. Mutual understanding among people is the goal of communication.

13. Communication only happens when the speaker can deliver the

information he or she wants to convey.

14. Communication stops when you fail to express words.

15. Clapping of hands is an example of feedback from a receiver.

Exercise B

Directions: Categorize the following statements according to their function. Write the

number of the sentence in the appropriate column found in the table below the last item.

Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Example: 1. The teacher discusses new topics on the subject.

Explanation to the sample answer: Since the purpose of the first statement is to

disseminate information about the new topics, number 1 is placed under the Information

Dissemination column.

Control Social Motivation Emotional Information

Interaction Expression dissemination
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1. The teacher reads and discusses the new education policies to students based on the

orders of the Department of Education.

2. Neil initiates a virtual meeting with his new classmates as a form of self-introduction

using their social media accounts.

3. The city mayor addresses the public on the safety precautions to be followed during

community quarantine periods.

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4. Jat encourages his friend to continue studying because there are other learning modes

aside from face-to-face learning.

5. The president implemented community quarantines to limit people from going outside

the house to stop the spread of the virus.

6. Nowadays, Fino keeps a distance from his friends, which is his way of telling, "I care

for you."

7. The Department of Health gives public updates regarding the availability of a

vaccine for COVID-19.

8. The city mayor thanks the Angeleños for being participative in observing social

distancing.

9. The former adviser of 11-Obedience encourages the students to keep a healthy body by

eating vegetables and exercising at home.

10. The teacher simply waves her hands to say "Hello" to her colleagues instead of beso-beso.

11. Kelvin shares his frustrations in pursuing a career during the pandemic to his friend.

12. "It's nice to meet you. How do you do?" is what you usually say to a new friend.

13. The signage says, "Do not enter if you do not wear a face mask."

14. Some companies have changed their logos to encourage social distancing among

people.

15. The hospital nurses shed tears as they witness the discharge of another COVID-19 survivor.

Control Social Motivation Emotional Information

Interaction Expression dissemination
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Exercise C

Directions: During the Facebook Live event called Laban Kapamilya last May 8, 2020, Kim

Chiu said a statement in the interview that became viral. She cited a classroom situation

while making her protest against the National Telecommunications Commission's order that

stops ABS-CBN's broadcast operations due to the expiration of its congressional franchise.

The statement was "Sa classroom may batas, bawal lumabas, oh bawal lumabas. Pero'

pag sinabi, 'pag nag-comply ka na bawal na lumabas pero may ginawa ka sa pinagbabawal

nila, inayos mo 'yong law ng classroom niyo at sinubmit mo ulit ay pwede na pala ikaw

lumabas." On the next day, Kim admitted that there was wrong in her statement and

apologized for confusing, for she got carried away by her emotions because of the Laban

Kapamilya protest. Despite the apology, she was still bashed by many people. However,

she remained tough and creative, for she was able to turn the "bashing" to "blessing." She

used the viral statement as an inspiration to write a song, which she titled "Bawal Lumabas."

This song went viral as well. It made Kim able to conduct more out-reach programs using

the funds from her posted vlog while singing and dancing this song to help some Filipinos in

the battle against COVID-19.

For your activity, if you were Kim, what would you change in the process of

communication to promote a shared understanding of your intended message? Illustrate

your answer through a diagram. You may refer to Figure 1 provided on page 2 of this

Learning Activity Sheet. Label the diagram with the elements of communication they

represent. Use the allotted space for your analysis. Lastly, refer to the checklist as your

guide.
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Checklist for Scoring

Criteria VGE GE SE LE N

5 4 3 2 1

1. The process of communication is in correct

order.

2. The elements of communication are correct.

3. The elements of communication are complete.

4. The message is clear and concise.

5. The diagram creatively shows the process of

communication.

TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL /25

LEGEND: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent; SE – To some extent;

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LE – To a little extent; N – Not at all

Exercise D

Directions: Create a slogan (shout-out) using 1-2 sentences that you would like to

communicate with your family, relatives, friends, classmates, and other people during trying

times. Write the slogan in the thought bubble given. Then, provide another 3-5 sentences

that explain the purpose of your message and the process of this communication on the

allotted lines. In explaining the purpose, you may include the functions of communication.

While, on the process, you may specify the steps that you will do in sharing your slogan to a

receiver. Use the checklist as your guide.

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Checklist for Scoring

Criteria VGE GE SE LE N
5 4 3 2 1
1. The words used to express the idea are original.
2. The message is clearly expressed.
3. The function of communication is expressed in the

sentences.

4. The process of communicating the message is

explained.

5. The choice of words is appropriate to the given

situation.

TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /25
LEGEND: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent; SE – To some extent;

LE – To a little extent; N – Not at all

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References for Learners:

Sipacio, Philippe John F. and Balgos, Anne Richie G. 2016. Oral Communication in Context

for Senior High School. Quezon City: C & E Publishing Inc.

Parungao, Regina Mae. 2020. "Kim Chiu donates food, cash from sales of 'Bawal Lumabas'

Merchandise." Manila Bulletin. July 1.

https://mb.com.ph/2020/07/01/kim-chiu-donates-food-cash-from-sales-of-bawal-luma

bas-merchandise/ (accessed July 20, 2020).