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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Explains the functions, nature, and process of communication.

Activity 1 Complete the sentence below:

Communication, for me is __________________________.

Activity 2 Self Audit

Tick the column that determines how often you practice what the statements say. Do this as objectively
as possible. Bear in mind that there are no wrong answers.

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Activity 3 Enumerate the nature of communication

Activity 4 Which comes first? Arrange the communication process below by putting their right number
of occurrence on the space before each statement.

________ The speaker transmits or send out a message.

________ The receiver sends or provides feedback.
________ The speaker generates an idea.
________ The receiver decodes or interprets the message based on context.
________ The receiver gets the message.
________ The speaker encodes an idea or converts the ideas into words or actions.

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Activity 5 Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write your answers
on the space provided.
___________________1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
___________________2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the
holidays.
___________________3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
___________________4. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
___________________5. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
___________________6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
___________________7. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
___________________8. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
___________________9. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
___________________10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Differentiate the various models of communication.

Activity 6 Study the diagram below.

It represents the Schramm Model. Schramm (1954) modified the Shannon-Weaver Model. What has
Schramm added to the Shannon-Weaver Model? Is the new model more comprehensive? Why do you
think so? How is it different from or similar to the Transaction Model?

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Uses various strategies in order to avoid communication breakdown.

Activity 7 Give an example to each of the following barriers of communication.

Barrier Example
Emotional Barrier

Use of jargon

Lack of confidence

Noisy Environment

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Examines sample of oral communication activities.

Activity 8 Watch the video on YouTube regarding Megan Young’s speech on TEDX. List down the
verbal and nonverbal messages shown by the speaker. What do you think you could have done bet-
ter if you were the speaker?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKXYmQ81rNo

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Identifies the various types of speech context.

Activity 9 Identify the differences among the types of speech contexts using the graphic organizer below.
Type Description Examples
1

3
1

Activity 10 Hone your knowledge in identifying types of speech contexts by looking into the exercises
found on the websites below.
Notes and Exercises on Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communication
http://faculty.buffalostate.edu/smithrd/UAE%20Communication/Unit4.pdf
Communication Skills Self-Assessment Exercise
http://relationships101.org/poor-communication/building-effective-interpersonal-communication-skills-
self-assessment-exercise

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Distinguishes types of speeches and speech styles.

Activity 11 Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write your answer
before the number.

________________ 1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist

________________ 2. giving last-minute instructions to players
________________ 3. delivering campaign speeches
________________ 4. delivering a speech at the UN Summit
________________ 5. delivering news reports
________________ 6. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
________________ 7. communicating while playing sports
________________ 8. having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
________________ 9. delivering an oratorical speech
________________ 10. leading a prayer before meal
________________ 11. reading school policies
________________ 12. talking to a superior
________________ 13. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag
________________ 14. talking to a stranger
________________ 15. inquiring at a hotel

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Activity 12 Look for television news program transcripts which are available online. Some of the online
transcript providers are shown below.
ABC News: http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/transcripts/
BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/faqs/radio/radio_transcript

CNN: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/

Deliver a three-minute manuscript speech using one transcript that you selected. Perform like newscast-
ers do. To give you ideas, watch your favorite local or international news programs and observe how
newscasters deliver their prompts. Have someone record you a video while delivering the news

Activity 13 Read and memorize the following lines from Marianne Williamson’s A Return To Love: Reflec-
tions on the Principles of A Course in Miracles. Have someone record you a video while delivering the
lines.

Activity 14 Work in groups of five. Below are links to the videos of different acceptance speeches deliv-
ered during various awarding ceremonies. Imagine that you are judges of a Best Acceptance Speech
Award. Choose the best acceptance speech among the three and discuss the reasons for your decision.
The group member with an incoming birthday closest to the current date will share your group’s insights
and justification to your decision.
Halle Berry (Oscars, 2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgL7mGYVTI
Charlize Theron (Oscars, 2004) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v70pNFdsBSg
Sandra Bullock (Oscars, 2010) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTTwSQPmMo

Activity 15 Speeches for special occasions are a perfect fit for a memorized speech because they are
short and simple. Now, choose any of the following occasions and write a five-sentence speech that you
will deliver in class. Introducing a person
Giving a toast during a wedding
Presenting an award
Accepting an award
Giving tribute to a person, place, or event

Activity 16 Below is a link to the video of the best man’s speech by Hugh Grant in the movie Four Wed-
dings and a Funeral. In an essay of 300 to 500 words, write about what makes the speech effective.
What techniques did the speaker use which you were also able to apply in your memorized speech de-
livery? Write about other techniques that you plan to emulate the next time you deliver a memorized
speech. Follow the following format when writing your essay: computerized, double-spaced, font size
12, font style Times New Roman. Hugh Grant’s best man speech in Four Weddings and a Funeral https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6GPicVYCvs
Activity 17 Hone your skills in delivering a memorized speech by checking the exercises found in the
following websites.
Memorized Speech Exercises http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/Skspre/Actor.html
Oral Presentation Exrcises http://www.eflsensei.com/?category=29

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Activity 18 Think of at least five impromptu speech situations and list the preparations you should make to s
ceed.

Speech Situation Preparations

Example: I will ask around what the debutante aspires
or wishes for.
Giving a birthday message to a debutante.
I will use what I learned about the debutante
in developing my speech.
I will look for a memorable opening related
to the debutante then use it properly.
I will practice.

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Activity 19 Each one will prepare three basic questions relevant to various social issues and fields of
study, such as global awareness, civic literacy, political system, health, education, governance, busi-
ness, sciences, technology and communications, engineering, law, and gender. Each question will be
written clearly on a one-fourth sheet of paper, which will be submitted to your teacher. Once given, your
teacher will put these sheets in a fishbowl or box and shuffle them.
Activity 20 Hone your skills in delivering an impromptu speech by checking the websites below.
Impromptu Speaking Exercises I
http://www.write-out-loud.com/impromptu-speaking.html

Impromptu Speaking Exercises II

http://k6educators.about.com/od/languageart1/a/Impromptu-Speech-Topic-Activities.htm

Activity 21 Think of a social issue that you can discuss in a five-minute extemporaneous speech. After
your teacher approves your topic, prepare an outline for your speech. Then, prepare to deliver your ex-
temporaneous speech in class.

Topic: ______________________________________________________________________
Introduction
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Body
______________________________
______________________________
_______________________
_______________________
______________________________
_______________________
_______________________
______________________________
Conclusion
_______________________________
_______________________________

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Activity 22 Below is a link to the speech of Carl Aquino, Class 2010 Valedictorian of West Hall High
School in the USA. Watch the video and in an essay of not less than 500 words (computerized, double-
spaced, font size 12, font style Times New Roman) identify the problems that students face in high
school and the solutions to these as shared by the speaker. Lastly, discuss strategies and techniques
which the speaker used to make his speech more attention-getting.
• Carl Aquino’s Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCN6FjqDcHg
Activity 23 Develop a five-minute entertainment speech. After your teacher approves your topic, pre-
pare an outline for your speech using the format below.

Topic: _________________________________________________________________________
Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Body
2.1
2.2
2.3
Conclusion
3.1
3.2
3.3

Activity 24 Below is a link to the video of Ellen DeGeneres’ commencement speech at Tulane University. Wat
the video and find out how Ellen DeGeneres’ speech is similar with or different from Steve Job’s commencem
speech at Stanford University. Using a minimum of 500 words, write an essay about your comparison. Use the
following format: computerized, double-spaced, font size 12, Times New Roman.
Ellen DeGeneres’ Commencement Speech at Tulane University (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e8ToRVOtRo
Steve Job’s Commencement Speech at Stanford University (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLcc

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Activity 25 Watch the speech titled, “My Philosophy of a Happy Life” delivered by Sam Berns on
TedTalks through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g After watching
the video, read the following questions based on the video you just watched, and then choose the letter
that corresponds to your answer.
1. What type of informative speech did Sam Berns deliver?
a. Speech about events
b. Speech about issues
c. Speech about objects
d. Speech about people
e. Speech about steps or processes
Provide evidence to support your choice.
2. How was the speech organized?
a. Chronological (events or steps are sequential)
b. Spatial (audience is made to imagine places, appearances, or distances)
c. Cause-effect (cause-effect relationship of events is presented)
d. Comparison-and-contrast (two items are compared and/or contrasted)
e. Categorical or topical (features, description, or categories under a topic are presented)
Provide evidence to support your choice.

Activity 26 Choose a topic that interests you. Then, prepare a two- to three-minute informative speech
whose specific aim is to demonstrate the process of doing something. Below are some sample topics to
guide you.
• How to design clothes
• What to do on a first date
• How to tone muscles
• How to dribble a ball effectively

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Activity 27 In 300 to 500 words, write a short persuasive speech about any of the topics below. Make
sure you have an introduction, body, and conclusion. Be prepared to deliver your speech.
List of Topics
Lying is always wrong.
Truth is never debatable.
Online games can be good for you.
Facebook is replacing the need for face to face communication.
Money is not the root of all evil.
Gay marriage is acceptable,
We are what we eat.
Being a good person is learned.
Religion has no place in government.
Cyberbullying controls.
Equality is a myth.
All education should be free.
Cloning is justifiable.
Poverty begins in the mind.
Juvenile crime is a cry for help.
Graffiti is art.
Children raised by single parents are disadvantaged.
Conformity cripples creativity.

Activity 28 Prepare and deliver a two-minute speech in class to convince your classmates to visit your
hometown, city, province, or country. Apply the appropriate persuasive speech type, organizational pat-
tern, and method of persuasion to your speech.

Activity 29 Brainstorm on an emerging challenge, problem, or threat in your locality that can serve as a
topic for your persuasive speech. Below are some sample topics.
Waste Disposal Management
Allocation of Funds Citizen Participation
Gender Discrimination
Human Security
Animal Abuse
Parenting Styles
Child Labor
Traffic
Public Transportation System Informal Settlements Unemployment
2. Then, prepare a five- to seven-minute speech using an appropriate persuasive speaking type
and organizational pattern. Remember to have the following:
well-defined goals
sufficient supporting ideas on how your listeners think and feel about the change you want to hap-
pen
logical reasoning (concrete reasons why your listeners should support your ideas)
effective and powerful ways to gain the attention of your audience
compelling ideas to make your target audience feel and think
salient motives to target the salient needs of your audience
appropriate methods of persuasion

In your preparation, consider the following:

Preliminary outline
Final outline
Initial draft of the speech
Final draft of the speech
Visual aids for the speech
Well-rehearsed presentation

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Respond appropriately and effectively to a speech act.
Activity 30 Complete the following table with information related to Searle’s Classification of Speech Acts.

Classification of Speech Act Situation Example

Assertive

Directive

Commissive

Expressive

Declaration

Example
Classification of Speech Act Situation Example
Assertive Chris bought a new gadget, “I’m the only one in school
and he shows it off to his who has this new iPhone mod-
friends. el.”

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Employs various communicative strategies in different situations.
Activity 31 Identify the type of communicative strategy in each statement.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and
wellness to a healthy lifestyle.”
“Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we
want to say about the issue.”
“Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
“Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”
“Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
“Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
“Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for
what I did yesterday.”
“Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next
time, okay?”
“Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.”

Activity 32 Think of three scenes from a movie or a TV show where various communicative strategies
were employed in one conversation. Watch the scenes and evaluate the effect of the strategy applied to
the conversation and to the characters. List your evaluations in the table below.

Movie (Scene and Communicative Effect on the Conver- Effect on the Charac-
Context; Characters) Strategy Applied sation ters

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Explains that a shift in speech context, speech style, speech act and
communicative strategy affects the following:
Language form
Duration of interaction
Relationship of speaker
Role and responsibilities of the speaker
Message
Delivery

Activity 33 Think of a time when you had to explain one message in two different instances with varying
contexts. For example, you might have told your parents over dinner how badly you want to study in
your dream university and in another instance, you talked about the same thing with your friends while
having coffee.

In an essay with a minimum of 500 words, discuss why your communicative strategies change as there
are adjustments in every speech context, speech style, and speech act. Discuss your language, duration
of interaction, your relationship to the listener, your roles and responsibilities as a speaker, your mes-
sage, and your delivery and how these differ in the two varying instances and contexts.Use the following
format: font 12, Times New Roman; spacing, 1.5.

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Name: _______________________________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Learning Competency: Uses principles of effective speech writing focusing on:
Audience profile
Logical organization
Duration
Word choice
Grammatical correctness
and
Articulation
Modulation
Stage Presence
Facial Expressions
Gestures and Movements
Rapport with the audience

Activity 34 With the topic that interests you the most, write a 3-minute (maximum) speech. Please
consider the following in writing your speech: audience profile, logical organization, duration, word
choice, and grammatical correctness.
Afterwards, you will have to deliver it using the delivery of your choice. You will be graded based on
the following: articulation, modulation, stage presence, facial expression, gestures and movements,
and rapport with the audience.

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