DRILL: SHOW ME THE WORDS

Direction: Based on the pictures shown, give the description such as when do
we use them, to whom we can say it and where can we say it.
ACTIVITY: WORDS SUPPLY
Direction: Supply the missing words in the sentence below by choosing the right
words

Choosing the right (1.) S_EE_ _ _S_ _ _ _ will get the job done and it will create effective
(2.) _O_ _ _UN_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _N in people’s way of socialization. Effective communication is when the
(3.) S_ _ _ _A_ _ _ _ _ _R gets the
(4.) _ _E_ _ _SA_ _ _ _ _ _ across, and the
(5.) _U_ _ _E_ _ _ _E responds accordingly.
MOTIVE QUESTION:
1. What is the function of each style of speech?

2. Express your understanding about speech styles.

3. How will you practice the use of speech styles?

SPEECH STYLE
It is a way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed.
According to Martin Joos, speech style means the form of language that the
speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality
TYPES OF SPEECH
STYLES
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE RANGE ON A SCALE FROM MOST FORMAL TO
MOST INFORMAL. THE FIVE LEVELS IDENTIFIED HAVE BEEN SPECIALIZED
NAMES BY LINGUISTS....

1.Intimate
2.Casual
3. Consultative
4.Formal
5.Frozen
 INTIMATE
This communication is private.
It is reserved for close family members, or intimate people.

Examples: husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings,

and parent & children
 CASUAL
Conversations typically take place between classmates, friends, or
co-workers.
Examples:
Jargon
Slang
Gay language
Vulgar words
 CONSULTATIVE
Conversations take place between professionals and clients or professionals
to professionals where advice is sought or given.

Examples: communication between:

Doctor and Patient,
Lawyer and Client
Teacher and Student
 FORMAL
This style is used in formal settings. Prepared in advance and follow strict rules in word
choice and content.

Examples:
Sermon of Priest,
State of the Nation (SONA)
Meetings
 FROZEN
This style is frozen in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in
ceremonies and most formal level of speech style.

Example:
Legal documents 
Preamble
National Anthem
Activity #1: Determine the types of speech styles that is being presented on the board.

1. It remains unchanged and mostly occurs in ceremonies.

2. Jargon
3. Conversations take place between professionals.
4. Married couples
5. It follows a strict rules in word choices and content. Used in formal settings such as SONA, and
sermon of a priest.
6. Conversations take place between persons of close alliances.
7. Vulgar words ”
8. Doctors with their patients
9. Conversations typically take place between friends, classmates and colleagues.
10. Legal documents
Activity #2: GROUP ACTIVITY

Direction: Create a scenario that shows the speech style that will be assigned to your group.
GENERALIZATION:

1. What are the 5 types of speech styles?

2. How will you define each type of speech style?

What do you think is the importance of speech styles?
Assessment: Directions: Identify the statements if true or false. Write YAY if true and NAY if false.

1. Martin Joos defined speech styles.

2. Intimate conversations take place between persons of close alliances/relationships. This style is open to
everyone.
3. Jargon is Formal
4. Formal and Frozen is the same.
5. Consultation conversations take place between professionals such as doctors, and lawyers and their patients
and clients.
6. Frozen remains unchanged.
7. Casual conversations is frozen in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in ceremonies.
8. Formal style is used in formal settings. Prepared in advance and follow strict rules in word choice and content.
9. Sermon of priest is an example of Formal.
10. Speech style is the way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed.
Answer Key:

ACTIVITY 1: ACTIVITY 2:
1. Frozen 1. YAY
2. Casual 2. YAY
3. Consultative 3. NAY
4. NAY
4. Intimate
5. NAY
5. Formal
6. YAY
6. Intimate 7. NAY
7. Casual 8. YAY
8. Consultative 9. YAY
9. Casual 10.YAY