Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF RIZAL
CARLOS “BOTONG” V. FRANCISCO MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

English 7 Quarter 3 Week 2

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Name: __________________________ Grade and Section: ____________________

Date: _____________ Subject Teacher: ____________________________________

Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance and Behavior

Objectives:
You will learn about the following:
1. Familiarize with the different components of oral language;
2. Incorporate good stance and proper behavior to one’s oral language for effective
and meaningful communication;
3. Give information, instructions, make explanations, narrate events in factual and
personal accounts and apply acquired knowledge in communicative skills.

Lesson
Before we begin with our lesson let’s practice the short dialog below. Using the
map below, respond to the conversation by filling out the conversation bubble of your
instructions to her.
 Using this dialogue, you were able to communicate and respond to someone
using the language. Language and communication skills include the ability to
understand others and express oneself using words, gestures or facial expressions.
Going back to your responses, do you think you responded properly? Do you
think your way of communicating is effective? If the response will be spoken will you be
having a hard time responding to a conversation using the oral language? As you go on
with this lesson, you will be able to know how to respond effectively using oral
language.

Oral language is the system through which we use spoken words to express
knowledge, ideas, and feelings.
Oral language is often associated with vocabulary as the main component.
However, oral language is comprised of much more. In the broadest definition, oral
language consists of six areas shown in the diagram.

Phonology- an element of oral language dealing with our pronunciation of the words
and how our speech organs move to produce the sound. The clarity of our statement for
us to be understood relies on how well we produce the sound and how well we
pronounce the words.
Let’s practice reading these examples:
Plural words pronounced as:
[z] for words like cabs, bags, bars
[s] for words like caps, backs, faiths
[əz] for words like buses, garages, matches-
Soft [th] words like thing, thank, thorn, thought -
Hard [th] words like though, then, these, that
Gh sounds as [f] like laugh, cough, elephant, photo

Vocabulary (Semantics)- the word we choose to use in talking to other people is one
of the important factors in our successful conversation and communication.
Examples:
• To call someone a lady means more than simply being female. Semantics tell us that,
if she's a lady, she possesses elegance and grace.
• A child could be called a child, kid, boy, girl, son, daughter.
• The word “run” has many meanings- physically running, depart or go, spent or even
snag in a pair of hose.

Morphology- is focused on the smallest units of meaning within a word, as well as the
rules about how those words are formed including roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Correct
usage of such will give you smooth conversation with others.

Example: Using eco bag is one simple step to save earth because we can use it again
and again.
BETTER: Using eco bag is one simple step to save earth because we can reuse it
many times.
Grammar (Syntax). The rules of grammar help us decide the order we put words in and
which form of a word to use. Precision and vivid picture of what we are telling people
can be achieved through rules of grammar as to when, where and how the event
happened and as to how a thing looked like.

Examples:

I will go to the cinema after my work.

I went to the cinema yesterday.
I excitedly went to the biggest cinema in town.
• The underlined words give details on the statements.

Pragmatics- require the understanding of the social use of language. This includes
social norms regarding conversational turn-taking, personal space, and appropriate
behavior with peers and authority figures in a variety of common social situations.

Example:
I heart you! - "heart" refers to an organ in our body. However, pragmatically,
"heart" in this sentence means "love"- to "heart" someone means you love him.
Components of oral language are powerful factors that influence your skills in
communication once you master them. You can use these skills to process and deliver
instructions, make requests, ask questions, receive new information, and giving
information, making explanations, narrating events and interact with peers. These
communication skills will be exceptional when incorporated with good body gestures
and attitude.
Good body gestures and attitude you should observe and incorporate to oral
language skills.
• Have a positive posture, relaxed and open facial expression.
• Avoid unnecessary gestures or distracting mannerisms.
• Maintaining eye contact helps you gauge audience’s attention and adjust your
language, volume, or the organization of speech. This will help you better understand,
communicate more clearly and successfully interpret nonverbal cues about their clarity.
• Be natural, spontaneous and conversational.
• Speak loudly and articulate clearly.
• Remember how tone of voice—which includes pitch, volume, speed, and
rhythm—can change the meaning of what you say to avoid misunderstanding.
• Listen attentively when someone is speaking or giving instructions.
• Let your body mirror your feelings.

Learning Task 1

Directions: Identify if the statement is True or False. Write T if the statement is True and
F if it’s False.
________1. Oral language is the system through which we use spoken words to
express knowledge, ideas, and feelings.
________ 2. Vocabulary influences our reading comprehension as well as our
comprehension of other people's words in everyday conversation.
________ 3. Syntax is focused on the smallest units of meaning within a word, as well
as the rules about how those words are formed.
_______ 4. Oral language consists of five areas: phonology, grammar, morphology,
vocabulary, and pragmatics.
________ 5. Phonology covers the organization or system of sounds within a
language. _______

Learning Task 2

Directions: Give your response to the following situations. Choose the letter of the best
answer.

1. Can You tell me where the market is?

A. Yes, turn around and walk straight.
B. Just walk along the road and you will see it.
C. Sure, just go down the street and turn left. It’s next to the laundry shop.

2. I want to cook steamed banana. How will I do it?

A. Ask your mom to cook it for you.
B. Leve the banana in the pot and heat it.
C. Put the banana in the pot and pour some water then let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes
until it is cooked.

3. Why are you late in our class today?

A. It is none of your business so let me in.
B. Please forgive me. My alarm did not ring that’s why I woke up and came to school
late. May I come in?
C. My mother went to the market and buy some food to eat for our lunch.

4. Which statement gives you information?

A. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella today.
B. I work as a teacher and I’m teaching English to grade schoolers.
C. Please buy me some food for dinner because our refrigerator is empty.

5. Which of the following narrates an event?

A. When I was young, I loved to play in the rain with my friends. We ran after another
and stopped under the big tree to rest. After that, we went home and ate delicious hot
soup.
B. To live a simple and happy life, remember to be contented on what you have. Don’t
be jealous and be happy for everyone. Live with a peaceful mind and heart and love
yourself as well.
 C. These are the things that you need to remember in cooking your favorite food. First,
complete all your ingredients. Then, start following your procedures and lastly don’t
forget to cook with love.

Learning Task 3

Directions: Using the illustration below, construct simple sentences to make a short
story about the scenes. Write your sentence on the space provided and tell the story by
reading it aloud in front of your family members and be sure to observe proper
pronunciation when you do that.

1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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Rubrics
Reflection:
Have the learners reflect on what they learned by asking them to complete the following
statements:

I learned that…

It made me realize that…

I, therefore, commit to…

References:
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=CX87669&sp=yes&
English 7 Curriculum Guide; page 164
Quarter 3 Module 1 Published by the Department of Education - Schools Division of
Pasig City

Prepared by:

MRS. RICAH LEE P LEQUIN MR. RENER G. AQUINO

Subject Teacher Subject Teacher

MRS. MARIVIC S. VICENO

Subject Teacher