ORAL COMMUNICATION IN
CONTEXT
Quarter 2 Week 9-10 Module 7
Principles of Speech
Writing
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Grade level & Section:
Subject Teacher:
LESSON 1: PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH WRITING
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
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As your facilitator, I expect that you, as a learner, will understand the principles of speech
writing, in this lesson, you are expected to:
a. Use the principle of speech writing
b. Consider audience profile, logical organization, duration, word choice and
grammatical correctness when writing
c. Write own speech following the speech writing process
Congratulations for reaching the last module of this course!
This is the time when you start to write your own speech.
Your creativity and writing skills
will be your ally in this part of the subject. Once again,
remember to enjoy while
you are learning. Good luck!
WHAT I KNOW
INSTRUCTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What refers to looking into your audience’s profile?
a. Selecting a topic c. Determining a purpose
b. Audience analysis d. Identifying a pattern
2. What refers to finding out whether you want to inform, entertain, or persuade?
a. Selecting a topic c. Determining a purpose
b. Audience analysis d. Identifying a pattern
3. What is the focal point of your speech?
a. Audience c. Topic
b. Purpose d. Pattern
4. What can help you organize your ideas?
a. Audience c. Topic
b. Purpose d. Pattern
5. What refers to correcting your speech?
a. Selecting a topic c. Determining a purpose
b. Audience analysis d. Identifying a pattern
6. What is the first thing to do when planning what speech to write?
a. Selecting a topic c. Determining a purpose
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b. Audience analysis d. Identifying a pattern
7. Which part grabs the attention of the audience?
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Title
8. Which part explains the topic of your speech?
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Title
9. Which part summarizes and emphasizes the topic of your speech?
a. Introduction c. Conclusion
b. Body d. Title
10.What do you call a list of ideas arranged hierarchically?
a. Outline c. Topic
b. Pattern d. Title
WHAT’S NEW
ACTIVITY 1: True or False
Identify which statements are true or false. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. An outline must be made before you write your speech.
2. Any speech should have an introduction, body and conclusion.
3. You should know your audience first before you write your speech.
4. Practice is needed.
5. You must choose the right words to write in your speech
WHAT IS IT
Have you ever written a speech? If you have not, do you think it is easy to write a
speech? This lesson will help you go through the process. To be able to write your
speech effectively, you must be able to follow the process correctly. Here is the
diagram of the speech writing process.
The diagram shows that the writing process is not linear but recursive. You go through it until
your speech becomes perfect. Let us discuss each in detail.
1. Audience analysis means looking into the profile of your target audience. You need to do
this so that your speech will fit or match your audience. Profile includes
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a. demography – age range, male-female ration, educational background, nationality,
economic status, and others.
b. situation – time, venue, occasion, size
c. psychology – values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial ideologies and needs
2. Determining the purpose is finding out whether you want to inform, entertain, or
persuade. Sounds familiar? Yes, they are the three types of speech according to purpose.
Your purpose can be general or specific but it is better if you will be specific.
Example:
General purpose: To inform
Specific purpose: To inform the students about the benefits of solid
waste management.
3. Selecting the topic and narrowing it are also important. Your topic is your focal point. You
need to make it more specific.
Example:
Topic: Solid Waste Management
Narrowed topic: Benefits of Solid Waste Management
4. Data gathering is the part where you collect information from sources about your topic.
You can research in books or surf the internet. Be sure to site your sources.
5. Selecting a writing pattern will help you to organize your ideas. You can choose from the
following:
a. Biographical – presents descriptions of life of a person
b. Categorical/Topical – presents related categories to support the topic
c. Causal – presents cause and effect relationships
d. Chronological – presents ideas in time order
e. Comparison-contrast – compares and contrast two or three ideas
f. Problem-solution – presents problem and solutions
6. Making an outline or a hierarchical list of ideas can help you arrange your thoughts to
make it easy for you to write your speech in an organized way. You can use a table format or
a list format.
Example:
I. Problems on Wastes
A. Environment
B. Health
II. Ways to Resolve
A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Solid Waste Management
7. Creating the body involves writing explanations, examples and details about the topic you
have chosen. Be sure to focus on the main idea.
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8. Your introduction must catch the attention of your audience and present the subject or
topic of your speech.
9. The conclusion restates the main point of your speech. You can summarize, emphasize
your point,and call for action. Your goal is to leave a memorable mark to your audience.
10.Editing and revising is correcting your speech for mechanics such as grammar,
punctuation, spelling, organization and the like. When you edit, be sure to:
a. Edit for focus – check if it focuses on the main topic
b. Edit for clarity – make sure your words are clear and easy to understand
c. Edit for concision – keep it simple and easy
d. Edit for continuity – ideas should flow smoothly
e. Edit for variety – shift in tone and style
f. Edit for impact and beauty – make it memorable
11. Practice makes perfect. When you practice you look at the time and how you deliver your
speech. This helps you see yourself and find out how you can improve.
TAKE NOTE: Quite a long process! Indeed, but the result is better if you go through the
process. There is no shortcut to a successful speech but there is such a thing as a Good
Speech if you do the steps carefully!
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 2
Read this excerpt from Manuel L. Quezon’s speech. Then, fill in the chart with the
needed information based from the speech. Write your answer in your notebook.
My countrymen:
You have called upon me to assume the highest office within our gift. I accept
the trust humbly and gratefully. My sole determination is to be President for the
people.
The office of President is the highest in the land. It can be the humblest also, if
we
regard it – as we must – in the light of basic democratic principles. The first of these
principles is the declaration of the Constitution that “sovereignty resides in the people
and all government authority emanates from them.” This simply means that all of us in
public office are but servants of the people. As I see it, your mandate in the past
election was not a license for the selfish enjoyment of power by any man or group of
men. On the contrary, it was an endorsement of the principle – at times forgotten – that
the general welfare is the only justification for the exercise of governmental power and
authority. Your mandate was a clear and urgent command to establish for our people a
government based upon honesty and morality; a government sensitive to your needs,
dedicated to your best interests, and inspired by our highest ideals of man’s liberty. We
have a glorious past. Now, we must build a future worthy of that past.
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ACTIVITY 3: It is time to make your first draft. Follow the steps in the writing process to
write your speech. An example is given below to guide you. Write your answer in your
notebook.
For example:
Purpose – to entertain my audience
Speech writing Your output
process
Audience Profile
Purpose
Topic
Pattern to use
Outline
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
What have you learned about the principles of speech writing prior to the discussion of this
lesson?
Ithought__________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
What new or additional ideas did you learn after taking up this lesson?
I learned that
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________.
WHAT I CAN DO
ACTIVITY 3:
It is time to write your speech based on what you did in Activity 3. Be sure to
review and make necessary revisions. Encode or write it legibly and submit it for checking.
You may ask your classmates, parents or friends to read and comment on your work for
improvement.
Be guided by this rubric scoring guide:
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
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After doing the activities:
I noticed
___________________________________________________________________________
______.
A question I have is
___________________________________________________________________________
_____.
I’m not sure
___________________________________________________________________________
_____.
I realized
___________________________________________________________________________
____.
LESSON 2: WRITTEN TO BE SPOKEN
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
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Here are the things that you are expected to learn at the end of this lesson:
a. Use the principles of speech writing focusing on:
articulation
b. modulation
c. stage presence
d. facial expressions
e. gestures and movements
f. rapport with the audience
b. Plan how to deliver the speech
Congratulations for reaching the last module of this course!
This is the time when you start to write your own speech.
Your creativity and writing skills
will be your ally in this part of the subject. Once again,
remember to enjoy while
you are learning. Good luck!
WHAT’S NEW
ACTIVITY 1: Complete this statement about speech delivery. Write your answer in
your notebook.
Good speech delivery is ____________________________________________
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WHAT IS IT
The speech that you have written is not only to be read. It is also meant to be spoken.
How should one deliver a speech? Here are some tips for you!
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1. Use conversational style more often. Audience do not like the speaker to sound too
unnatural or exaggerated.
2. Rapport with audience. Look at your audience in the eye so they will feel that they are part
of your speech. This will also keep their attention and you will know who are paying
attention. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases or sentences.
Your pauses should not last for three seconds.
3. Modulation. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and venue.
Modulate your voice but do not shout or yell. Vary your speed or rate to avoid monotone
pattern. This will avoid boredom.
4. Articulation. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. You might confuse your audience
if you mispronounce a word.
5. Stage Presence. Start your speech by standing straight and balancing your weight. This
will give a positive first impression.
6. Gestures and Movements. Use precise movements. Move your arms with a purpose. Avoid
distracting mannerisms like swaying back and forth, leaning on the podium, licking or biting
your lips, playing with your wristwatch or jewelry, scratching parts of your body, frowning,
and others.
7. Facial Expressions. Avoid having a poker face or highly animated face. Just smile unless
you are talking about a sad subject. Your expression must match what your message conveys.
8. Dress properly and appropriately.
9. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech.
Most importantly, have fun! Keep these tips in mind when you present your speech. You will
do great!
WHAT’S MORE
ACTIVITY 2: Watch how a young girl named Severn Suzuki silenced the world for a
few minutes and learn from her. Type this link in an internet
browser.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJGuIZVfLM
Observe and comment on the following aspects. Write your answer in your notebook.
Articulation
Modulation
Stage Presence
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Facial Expression
Gestures and movements
Rapport with audience
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
What have you learned about the written to be spoken prior to the discussion of this
lesson?
Ithought___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________
What new or additional ideas did you learn after taking up this lesson?
I learned that
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________.
WHAT I CAN DO
ACTIVITY 3: Get your speech and read it silently. Plan how you would deliver your
speech by doing the following:
1. Underline words that you need to learn and master how to pronounce them.
2. Put arrow up if you need to modulate the voice in those parts.
3. Draw emoji to show what facial expression to use.
4. Encircle parts where you have to add gestures.
5. Put a star on parts where you need to pause and walk.
Once you are done, apply what you have written. Remember, practice makes perfect!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
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After doing the activities:
I noticed
___________________________________________________________________________
______.
A question I have is
___________________________________________________________________________
_____.
I’m not sure
___________________________________________________________________________
_____.
I realized
___________________________________________________________________________
_____.
ASSESSMENT
POST-TEST
INSTRUCTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. What refers to looking at your audience in the eye and having a good connection with
them?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
2. Which refers to enunciating the words correctly?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
3. What refers to making your voice loud enough to be heard?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
4. What involves adding actions and walking while delivering your speech?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
5. Which includes standing confidently while you speak?
a. Movements c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Stage Presence
6. Which should NOT be done when you deliver your speech?
a. Eye to eye contact c. Poker face
b. Have pauses d. Vary the pitch
7. Why should you look at your audience in the eye?
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a. It will lessen your nervousness.
b. You can make them feel scared.
c. It will make them feel that they are part of your speech.
d. It adds to the beauty.
8. Why should you pause in some parts of your speech?
a. To breathe c. To relax
b. To emphasize d. To have effects
9. Why is articulation important?
a. To impress the audience
b. To attract attention
c. To make the message clear
d. To give a good impression
10. How can you make sure that you are heard by everyone?
a. Articulate words c. make eye to eye contact
b. Modulate voice d. have good stage presence
CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU’RE DOING GREAT!
“Successful people are not gifted. They just work hard, then succeed on purpose.”
-“G.K NIELSON”
References
Deped Curriculum Guide
Sipacio, Philippe John Fresnillo and Balgos, Anne Richie Garcia. Oral Communication
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in Context. Quezon City: C&E Publishing House, Inc., 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJGuIZVfLM
Severn Suzuki delivering her speech accessed May 14, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKPe_jad8qQ
speech writing tips accessed May 14, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdO_3jlVas
speech delivery tips accessed May 14, 2020
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