11
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN
CONTEXT
QUARTER 2: Week 3
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Oral Communication in Context– Grade 11
Learning Activity Sheets
Quarter 2-Week 3
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ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Grade 11
Quarter 2 Week 3
Learning Activity Sheets
Name: ____________________________Grade & Section: _____________
Learning Activity Sheet No. 10 Date Answered: ____________
Principles of Speech Writing
Learning Objective: After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
Use principles of effective speech writing on:
Audience profile (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
Logical organization (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Duration (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Word choice (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Grammatical correctness (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Articulation (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Modulation (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Stage presence (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Facial expression, gestures and movement (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
• Rapport with the audience (EN11/12OC-IIcj-25)
Let’s Kick It Off!
Activity No.1 Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is
incorrect.
1. Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.
2. In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
3. Speech writing is a recursive process.
4. Rehearsing is a major requirement.
5. The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main
idea or message.
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Activity No.2. Direction: Write your own process in preparing the following tasks.
(Just choose one)
1. You are assigned as the master of ceremony in the Virtual Oral
Communication Speech Competition.
2. You are the focal person in the program preparation of your
barangay Sports activities.
3. You are going to deliver a message for your special friend’s
birthday party.
Are you taking it?
Questions:
1. How do you feel doing the activity?
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2. What preparations do you do when you are assigned to deliver a speech?
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3. How do principles of speech writing help you in your speech delivery?
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4. Why do you need to consider such principles in writing your speech?
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Here’s how it is!
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.
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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:
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:
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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.
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.
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!
The speech that you have written is not only meant to be read but also to be spoken.
How should one deliver a speech? Here are some tips for you!
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.
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9. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech.
10. Most importantly, have fun!
11. Keep these tips in mind when you present your speech. You will do great!
Now do it!
Activity 1. Direction: Read this speech by DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones.
Then, fill in the chart with the needed information based from the speech.
“I would like to express my warmest greetings and congratulations to the
graduating learners, faculty, school officials and staff for their
Commencement Exercise for School Year 2020-2021.
On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am honored to be part
of the accomplishments and milestones of this year’s graduating batch.
Despite being tested in an extraordinary time, our learners persevered and
made valuable gains for their future.
While this historic season gave unprecedented challenges posed by the
COVID-19 pandemic, I am confident that this new breed of Filipino nation-
builders – one that has experienced unusual obstacles – will be vital in
moving the country for the years to come.
Our heroes in the history of our country have faced many challenges without
hesitation and fear to seek truth and freedom through education, and like
those today who continue to go great lengths to assiduously provide support
for our education, they stand firm in Jose Rizal’s words, “Without education
and liberty, which are the soil and the sun of man, no reform is possible, no
measure can give the result desired.”
Let this ceremony be a reminder that we can overcome anything through our
concerted efforts. And with DepEd supporting you in every way possible, we
will be able to respond to every challenge, especially in the basic education
sector.
For our parents and teachers, we are greatly indebted to the dedication that
you have given to your children during this crisis. Truly, your efforts have
come to fruition as we celebrate this momentous day.
Let us continue to seek growth and opportunities for a safer, healthier, and
kinder place to nurture our future leaders and nation-builders”.
LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES
Secretary
1. Audience profile
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2. Logical organization
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3. Word choice
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4. Grammar
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Ace it!
Activity 1. Watch and Learn
Watch how a young girl named Severn Suzuki silenced the world for a few minutes
and learned from her. Type this link in an internet browser.
[Link]
Observe and comment on the following aspects. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1. Articulation__________________________________________________________.
2. Modulation__________________________________________________________
3. Stage presence______________________________________________________
4. Facial expression_____________________________________________________
5. Gestures and movements______________________________________________
6. Rapport with audience_________________________________________________
References:
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Text
Flores, Ramona S. (2016), Oral Communication in Context 1st Edition, Rex
Bookstore Inc. Sampaloc, Manila.
Oral Communication for Senior High School Learner’s Manual. (Communicative
Strategies) pp.48-57. DepEd Central Office. First Edition, 2016.
[Link]
up-ceremonies-for-school-year-2020-2021/
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