English 7

Asynchronous Lesson
April 15-16, 2024

Topic: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

POINT: 50 points if EVERYTHING IS COPIED and ANSWERED in your notebook.

NO ERASURE
1. Take a selfie PHOTO for April 15 date, write in the PHOTO: Name: Subject: Section: Date:

2. Take a photo of the first page of your notebook for April 16 showing this copy and write in the Photo: Name: Subject: Section: Date:

Directions. Read the questions listed below and assess yourself.

Then number your paper 1-5 and answer each question with YES or NO.

When talking to someone… Y N

1. Do you use appropriate body language to show you are listening? (eye contact, nod head, etc.)
2. Do you listen to the speaker without interrupting?
3. Do you repeat what the speaker said or ask questions to make sure you have understood correctly?
4. Do you avoid being distracted by noises, mobile phones, or by what other people are doing?
5. Do you avoid being distracted by the mannerisms, speaking style, clothing of the person speaking?

Note: If you answered YES to most of the questions, you could consider yourself a GOOD COMMUINCATOR.
ASK:
Why is an effective communication important in our
lives?

TASK 1.
Directions: TRUE or FLASE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.
Use the line before each number.

_____ 1. A conversation is done only with people you know.

_____ 2. Dialogues are shared among loved ones over dinner.

_____ 3. Interpersonal communication requires two or more people.

_____ 4. An interview is formal, purposive, and intimate.

_____ 5. Hand gestures are considered one of the non-verbal cues.

Discussion: Interpersonal Communication

INTERPERSONAL = combination of INTER = between

PERSON = people
AL = inflection/signal adj.

Meaning: communication between people

: two or people are involved
: FACE-to-FACE communication

PROCESS: exchanging INFORMATION, FEELINGS, MEANING

MESSAGES can be done through:

a. Verbal = what is actually said

b. Non-Verbal = sent through:
 Ex.
Your brows, mouth, eyes,
FACIAL Smiling
and facial muscles can be
EXPRESSIO Frowning
effective in communicating
N Pouting can be interpreted
emotion and information.
as NEGATIVE

Using EYE contact shows Ex.

EYE that you are attentive and Looking down at the
CONTACT interested in what the person ground or at your phone
is saying. convey disinterested or
disrespect
Body movements, especially Ex.
GESTURES hands and head express Nodding or giving a
emotions and messages. thumbs up means YES or
approval.
Discussion:3 TYPES of INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION

A. CONVERSATION
B. DIALOGUE
C. INTERVIEW

A. Conversation
 is done casually, exchanging thoughts, opinions, and
information with your friends, family, neighbor or even to
an acquaintance.
 sometimes for a reason from sometime with no apparent
 reason with you know or might not know
EXAMPLE.
VERBAL You said HELLO to your classmate upon entering the classroom
NON-VERBAL You passed by your neighbor’s house and WAVED your hand at him.

First Sentence: a short conversation happened

: NO exchange of WORDS but interpersonal communication transpired

Second Sentence: using GESTURES and BODY LANGUAGE

B. Dialogue
 is a form DYADIC communication
 More FORMAL, PURPOSIVE, and INTIMATE
 DO it for a Specific Reason and with Someone you Know
EXAMPLE.
VERBAL The child exclaims, “I love you” to his mom before he leaves the house.
NON-VERBAL The couple holds hands while they are in a dinner date.

First Sentence: one-way dialogue happened between a child and a parent

Second Sentence: couple shared INTIMATE moments together (holding hands) non-verbal
C. Interview
 Most FORMAL and PURPOSIVE communication compared to
conversation and dialogue
 JOB INTERVIEW and RESEARCH PURPOSES

EXAMPLE.
VERBAL The interviewer and interviewee exchanged greetings before they start the
interview.
NON- The two of them SHOOK HANDS after the interview.
VERBAL

First Sentence: wear formal attire; requires formality by GREETING the interviewer

Second Sentence: formality by SHAKING HANDS after the interview

CONVERSATION STRATEGIES using… A. C. T. I. V.
E
Explanation Example
Asking Open Ended Question
A
Good questions are open-ended, requiring more than a simple What is your favorite food?
YES or NO answer.
Clarifying for Comprehension When you said…
C This will ensure that you understand what you heard and that
you What did you mean?
get the details you need.
Trying Conversations Starters Do you know…?
T
A good conversation starter can turn an ordinary conversation
into something extraordinary.

I
Interrupting Politely Excuse me. Can I ask
With a proper timing, USE a polite introduction to your something?
interruption.
Voicing Opinions In my experience…
V
 It is important to know how to express yourself so that you will
not be misunderstood.
I agree…
Expressing with Keepers How about you?
E
This may be used to continue or keep a conversation going. What is your opinion about the
story?
Task 2.
Directions: Read the DIALOGUE between MARA and Ronel. Focus on the conversation strategies and non-
verbal used.
Mara Hi! My name is Mara. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
:
Ronel Hi Mara. I’m Ronel. It’s a pleasure to meet you too. (smiling)
:
Mara (staring at Ronel) Where are you from?
:
Ronel I am from Luis Palad Integrated High School. How about you?
:
Mara I am also from Luis Palad Integrated High School.
:
Ronel Oh, what a small world! We meet here.
:
Mara It’s true. (head nod) Anyway, do you know Apolinario Dela Cruz?
:
Ronel You are asking about Apolinario Dela Cruz, known as Hermano Pule. Is that correct?
:
Mara Yes.
:
Ronel I know him, but only few things about him.
:
Mara Can you help me answer some questions about him?
:
Ronel Sure.
:
Mara Is Apolinario Dela Cruz a native of Lucban, Quezon or not?
:
Ronel He is a native of Lucban, Quezon.
:
Mara What are his contributions to the people of Quezon or even to all Filipinos?
:
Ronel He is known to many as Hermano Pule, the founder of COFRADIA de San Jose or Brotherhood of Saint
: Joseph. For his fellow Filipinos, he led this movement for equality and religious freedom during the
Spanish colonial period. As a way of retaliation against the church for discriminating native Filipinos, the
CONFRADIA banned Spaniards and mestizos from joining without Pule’s permission.
Mara (nodding her head) He is a great person.
:
Ronel I agree. ( head nods) He is really a great man. It is just proper for us Quezonian to give him honor every
: 4th day of November as Hermano Pule Day.
Mara That’s right. Thank you so much. You are really a big help.
:
Ronel You are welcome. I’m happy to help. (A new visitor is coming.) Can you excuse me for a while?
:
Mara Oh! Sure. GO ahead.
:
Activity 1
Directions. Find all the NON-VERBAL used by Mara and Ronel in the DIALOGUE. Follow the example provided.

(Text Evidence)
Non-Verbal Cues Mara Ronel
Eye Contact ex. staring at Ronel
Facial Expression
Gestures

Activity 2

Directions. Identify the CONVERSATION STRATEGIES used in the dialogue by writing the SENTENCE or QUESTIONS
found in
the dialogue. Follow the example provided.

Conversation Strategies Dialogue

1. Asking Open-Ended Questions Ex. Where are you from?

2. Clarifying Comprehension
3. Trying Conversation Starters
4. Interrupting Politely
5. Voicing Opinions
6. Expressing with Keepers
 Why is it needed to know the
verbal and non-verbal
communication?

Answer.
___________________________
_______________________
Directions. Complete the lesson summary using the following words.

ACTIVE Strategies Communication

Conversation Non-Verbal Cues

In _______________________________,

you can use ______________________

to keep a ______________________going, and solve possible communication

issues. ________________________, as another form of communication,

may provide additional message and meaning.

QUIZ
Directions: Read the following sentences and group them into TWO COLUMNS –
Conversation is… or Conversation is not…

Waiting for my turn to speak
Asking open-ended questions
Interrupting the person who is
talking
Judging people based on their
opinions
Minding my gestures, eye contact, and facial
expressions
Listening carefully to what others say and
responding to them
Focusing on the mannerisms, speaking style,
clothing of the person speaking
Being distracted by noises, mobile phones, or by
what other people are doing

Conversation is… Conversation is not…

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
HOMEWORK

Directions: CREATE a dialogue with at least 10 LINES. You can go back to the conversation of Mara and Ronel as your
guide.

Choose two (2) roles as your characters:

Grandparent Younger brother/sister Your mother Your teacher

New student Your father Best friend A VIP visiting your house

Choose One (1) TOPIC you will use in your DIALOGUE:

Food Student Experience Favorite Movie Sports(favorite Team)

Talent/Hobby Memorable Experience Favorite Book Best Travel Experience

RUBRICS:

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
CHARACTER (development)
DIALOGUE (conversation strategies and non-verbal cues)
PRESENTATION (creativity and originality)
MECHANICS (spelling and grammar)