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OCC Q2 Module 1 Mr. Moradas
OCC Q2 Module 1 Mr. Moradas
Oral
Communication in
Context
Second Quarter
Module 1: Employing
Various Communicative
Strategies in Different
Situations
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SIQUIJOR
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Oral
Communication in
Context
Second Quarter
Module 1: Employing
Various Communicative
Strategies in Different
Situations
INTRODUCTION
With the different activities provided in this module, may you find this
material engaging and challenging as it develops your critical thinking
skills.
What I Need to Know
What I Know
To find out what you already know about the topic to be discussed in
this module, take the Pre-test.
A. Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer from
the given choices. Write the letter of your answer in your
notebook.
1. What strategy is used to start and maintain a conversation according to
Cohen (1990)?
a. oral strategy c. speaking strategy
b. speech strategy d. communicative strategy
What’s In
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer from the
given choices. Write the letter of your answer in your notebook.
5. What type of speech act refers to the social function of what is said?
6. What type of speech act refers to the resulting act of what is said?
7. What type of speech act refers to the actual act of uttering?
a. concluding c. planning
b. firing d. requesting
What Is It?
1. Nomination
A speaker carries out nomination to collaboratively and
productively establish a topic. Basically, when you employ this
strategy, you try to open a topic with the people you are talking to.
When beginning a topic in a conversation, especially if it does not
arise from a previous topic, you may start off with news inquiries
and news announcements as they promise extended talk. Most
importantly, keep the conversational environment open for
opinions until the prior topic shuts down easily and initiates a
smooth end. This could efficiently signal the beginning of a new
topic in the conversation.
Examples
"What did you like about today's activity?"
"I heard the accident happened to you. Can you tell me about
it?"
2. Restriction
Restriction in communication refers to any limitation you may
have as a speaker. When communicating in the classroom, in a
meeting, or while hanging out with your friends, you are typically
given specific instructions that you must follow. These
instructions confine you as a speaker and limit what you can say.
For example, in your class, you might be asked by your teacher to
brainstorm on peer pressure or deliver a speech on digital natives.
In these cases, you cannot decide to talk about something else.
On the other hand, conversing with your friends during ordinary
days can be far more casual than these examples. Just the same,
remember to always be on point and avoid sideswiping from the
topic during the conversation to avoid communication breakdown.
Examples
Class report on a certain topic, and you are the presenter.
Limiting a question to specific answers, ex. "Is it raining
outside? "(yes/no)
3. Turn-taking
Sometimes people are given unequal opportunities to talk
because others take much time during the conversation. Turn-
taking pertains to the process by which people decide who takes
the conversational floor. There is a code of behavior behind
establishing and sustaining a productive conversation, but the
primary idea is to give all communicators a chance to speak.
Examples
"Please hear me out, I need to tell you something"
“I want to eat sea foods for lunch. How about you?”
4. Topic Control
Topic control covers how procedural formality or informality
affects the development of topic in conversations. For example, in
meetings, you may only have a turn to speak after the chairperson
directs you to do so. Contrast this with a casual conversation with
friends over lunch or coffee where you may take the
conversational floor anytime. Remember that regardless of the
formality of the context, topic control is achieved cooperatively.
This only means that when a topic is initiated, it should be
collectively developed by avoiding unnecessary interruptions and
topic shifts. You can make yourself actively involved in the
conversation without overly dominating it by using minimal
responses like “Yes,” “Okay,” “Go on”; asking tag questions to
clarify information briefly and even by laughing!
Examples
"We need to work together for this project. William, you're
good in making good visuals, yes? Are you interested to do
it for us? "
“You are excited, aren’t you?”
5. Topic Shifting
Topic shifting, as the name suggests, involves moving from one
topic to another. In other words, it is where one part of a
conversation ends and where another begins. When shifting from
one topic to another, you have to be very intuitive. Make sure that
the previous topic was nurtured enough to generate adequate
views. You may also use effective conversational transitions to
indicate a shift like “By the way,” “In addition to what you said,”
“Which reminds me of,” and the like.
Examples
"Speaking of summer, do you even feel how hot it is
outside?"
Money is really an issue to anybody. By the way, how much
is your debt to me?
6. Repair
Repair refers to how speakers address the problems in
speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter
in a conversation. For example, if everybody in the conversation
seems to talk at the same time, give way and appreciate other’s
initiative to set the conversation back to its topic. Repair is the
self-righting mechanism in any social interaction (Schegloff et al,
1977). If there is a problem in understanding the conversation,
speakers will always try to address and correct it. Although this is
the case, always seek to initiate the repair.
Examples
"We should take this moment as learning opportunity. Let's
take a note regarding this matter."
"I'm sorry, could you repeat your question please? I didn't
hear it quite clearly. Thanks"
7. Termination
Termination refers to the conversation participants’ close-
initiating expressions that end a topic in a conversation. Most of
the time, the topic initiator takes responsibility to signal the end
of the discussion as well. Although not all topics may have clear
ends, try to signal the end of the topic through concluding cues.
You can do this by sharing what you learned from the
conversation. Aside from this, soliciting agreement from the other
participants usually completes the discussion of the topic
meaningfully.
Examples
"Yup, got it. I'll meet you there, bye!"
"That's all for today's topic, I’ll see you next week."
What’s More
Directions: Look at the pictures. The given picture are Filipino movie
dialogues where various communicative strategies were
employed in one conversation. Observe the scenes and evaluate
the effect of the strategy applied to the conversation and to the
characters.
Scenes
and Dia-
logues
from
Movies
Communicative Effect on the Effect on the Character
Strategy Applied Conversation
Scenes
and Dia-
logues
from
Movies
What I Can Do
When writing your script for the commercial, answer these 10 guide
questions.
• Why do tourists visit this place?
• What do many visitors like to do here?
• What would be best for a day trip?
• What should one do for a good night out?
• Where can visitors get the best food?
• Where can visitors buy their souvenirs?
• What outdoor activities are famous?
• What is amazing about the weather?
• What is the best thing to do here during summer?
• What do tourists say about this vacation spot?
Travel Brochure Rubric
Assessment
Post-test
1. You want to end the conversation with your friends because you
have chores to do at home. How will you employ termination in the
conversation?
a. “I am sorry guys but it was my mistake.”
b. “I need to go home early for I have more works to do. Bye!”
c. “Do you have more chores at home? Can you tell me some?”
d. “I really can’t forget those memories. Could you still remember
those?
2. You want to approach your teacher and explain the reason behind
your absences. How will you employ nomination in the situation?
a. “Please excuse me ma’am. I wanted to talk with you regarding
with my absences.”
b. “I have absences because of my asthma. Have you experienced
asthma attack ma’am?”
c. “Asthmatic attack is really dangerous ma’am. I learned to
become cautious with it.”
d. “Please excuse me ma’am. Can I talk with you regarding with
my absences some other time?”
3. You are asked by your teacher to explain the reason behind your
cutting classes. How will you employ restriction in the situation?
a. “I will never have cutting classes.”
b. “I will be present starting today and never do cutting classes”
c. “I must avoid cutting classes because my grades are going low.”
d. “I have cutting classes these few days because of my
toothache.”
4. You and your groupmates find a hard time making your project
because they are all talking at the same time. How will you employ
repair in the situation?
a. “Your idea is good but I have a better one.”
b. “I already give my idea. It is up to you if you will consider it or
not.”
c. “We should better end this conversation and continue this work
tomorrow.
d. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can
clearly understand what we want to say about our project.”
5. You and your friend give each other’s suggestion on the birthday
surprise of your younger sister. How will you employ turn-taking in
the situation?
a. “Let us talk this in a private place.”
b. “Now, it’s your turn to give your suggestion.”
c. Suggest at the same time so that ideas will be discussed
thoroughly.
d. “I am not in the mood to give suggestions. You can go on with
your ideas for the surprise party.”
6. You want to divert the topic because you don’t like to discuss your
past relationships. How will you employ topic shifting in the
situation?
a. “Past relationships carry lessons. Can you share your
experience?”
b. “Past relationships really annoy me. Let us end this
conversation.”
c. “Past relationships are unforgettable. They make us stronger
and become a better person.”
d. “Past relationships are just memories with lessons but what
matters most is to focus with the present life.”
7. You teacher asked you to give one essential lesson you gained from
the discussion. How will you employ restriction in the situation?
a. “I am sorry ma’am but I wasn’t able to follow your discussion.”
b. “Can you ask someone else ma’am? I need to go to the comfort
room.”
c. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the
importance of sports and wellness for a healthy lifestyle.”
d. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is
the importance of sports and wellness for a healthy lifestyle but
I think others have better answers.”
8. You want to talk about the president’s latest State of the Nation
Address (SONA). How will you employ nomination in the situation?
a. “Have you heard the President’s speech about the latest
achievement of our government?”
b. “The president’s speech address did not talk more on the
COVID-19. Now, it’s your turn to share your opinion.”
c. “To better understand the president’s speech, let us listen to
the opinion of our mayor.”
d. “The president’s speech is transparent and informative.”
“18 memorable lines from “The Hows of Us” that make it uber rewatchable.”
Digital Image. abs-cbn.com. April 24, 2019. August 3, 2020.
https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/listicles/2019/4/24/18-
memorable-lines-from-the-hows-of-us?lang=en
“30 Greatest Quotes And Hugot Lines From Filipino Movies.” Digital Image.
August 3, 2020. https://hubpages.com/entertainment/30-Greatest-
Quotes-From-Filipino-Movies
“The best of Siquijor Island with (or without) kids! – Mumpack Travel.”
Digital Image. mumpacktravel.com. January 25,2020. August 3,
2020.https://www.mumpacktravel.com/the-best-of-siquijor-island-
with-or-without-kids/
Sipacio, Philippe John Fresnillo and Balgos Anne Richie Garcia. Oral
Communication in Context for Senior High School. Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc., 2016.