A Detailed Lesson Plan

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Oral Communication
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Differentiate verbal communication from nonverbal communication.
b. Appreciate the value of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication.
c. Perform a specific scene from a particular play or movie using verbal and nonverbal
communication.

II. Subject matter

Verbal Communication and Nonverbal Communication
Reference: Balgos, A. R. and Sipacio, P. J. (2016). Oral Communication in Context for Senior
High School. C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City.
Materials: Laptop, projector, pieces of paper

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Tasks Learners’ Tasks
A. PREPARATION
2. Greetings
3. Checking of attendance

B. REVIEWING PREVIOUS LESSON OR

PRESENTING NEW LESSON
Today, we are going to have some fun by
having a game that I think you are all familiar
with. Sounds interesting right? Yes.

But before that, you will be grouped into two (The students will be grouped into two.)
first.

Do you know the game, charades? Yes.

That’s good. So you are already familiar with

the mechanics of the game, right? Yes.

I have here pieces of paper and all of them

contain titles of a movie. One representative
from each group will pick a piece of paper and
he/she will act whatever title he picked. Other
members of the group will guess the act. Each
correct answer is equivalent to 1 point. A 5
second steel will be given to the other group in
case the other group will not be able to guess
the title.
Is that clear? Yes.

If that’s the case, let’s start the game. (The students will do the activity.)

C. PRESENTINGEXAMPLES/INSTANCES
OF THE NEW LESSON

Now, the thing that you did a while back has

something to do with our topic for today. But
before that let’s take a look at our objectives for
today. Can someone read these? (A student will read the objectives.)

Is everything clear? Yes.

On your activity a while ago, you were able to

guess some of the titles of the movies, right? Yes.

What did you use in guessing the titles that your We used words.
classmates picked?

What about in guessing those titles, what did They used actions.
one of your classmates use?

Exactly! So, it means that not just through

words we can communicate, but through
actions as well.

The thing that you did a while back has

something to do with verbal communication
and nonverbal communication.

Now, let’s take look what verbal (A student will read the definition of verbal
communication is. Please read. communication.)

(The teacher will expound the term.)

There are things that we also need to consider (A student will read the things to consider in
in verbal communication. Can you read them. verbal communication.)

(The teacher will explain these things.)

Now, if there is verbal communication, there is Nonverbal communication is an interaction
also nonverbal communication. What do you where actions are used to convey a message.
think is this?

Very good!
In other words, nonverbal communication is an
interaction without the use of words. Our
actions and behaviour can be used instead.

Now there are reasons why mastery of non-

verbal communication is very important.

(The teacher will flash these reasons and will

explain these.)

Is everything clear? Yes.

D. GENERALIZATION

Can someone differentiate verbal Verbal communication is the use of words to

communication from nonverbal convey a message or to express a feeling to
communication? someone, while nonverbal communication is
the interaction to others without the use of
words but actions and behavior, instead.

Very good! Do you have any questions? None.

E. EVALUATING LEARNING

Write T if the statement is true and F if the

statement is false. (1/4 sheet of paper)

1. Consider ethics in your speech at all times.

2. Effective use of nonverbal communication
can strengthen your message.
3. How you communicate reflects who you are
as a person.
4. One way to help you build credibility is
through effective nonverbal communication.
5. There are certain words that are only (The students will do the activity.)
appropriate at certain times and places.
6. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same
language as our listeners.
7. The use of too many fillers can distract your
 listeners.
8. Verbal communication is better than
nonverbal communication.
9. When you talk to others, you should not
assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.
10. When you communicate, choose what you
want to say and how you want to say it.

F. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR

APPLICATION OR REMEDIATION

1. Search for other nonverbal cues that are

used in communication.
2. Have an advance reading about intercultural
communication.

Prepared by:

RICA MAE A. CARIÑO, LPT

Teacher Applicant