A Detailed Lesson Plan

Senior High School

Oral Communication in Context
(Grade 11 HUMSS- M)

Performance Standard: The learner realizes the rigors of crafting one’s speech.
Content Standard: The learner proficiently delivers various speeches using the principles of effective
speech delivery.

I. Objectives:
a. Use principles of effective speech delivery focusing on Facial Expression, Gestures and Movements
EN11/12OC-IIcj-26.4
b. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a memorized speech.

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: Organizing and Delivering Memorized Speech

Reference: Sipacio, P.J.F. & Balgos, A.R.G. (2016). Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School
Learner’s Material (pp. 109-115). 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City: C & E Publishing,
Inc.
Instructional Material: PowerPoint presentation

III. Procedure

A. Preparatory Activities

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Prayer

“Requesting everyone to please stand for our prayer…

(call someone to lead the prayer)” Student 1: “In the name of the father…. Amen”

2. Greetings

“Good afternoon class!” All: “Good afternoon, ma’am!”

“How’s your day?!” All: “Good ma’am!”

3. Checking of the Attendance

“For today’s attendance requesting the secretary to
make a list of those absents.” (Secretary will list down those absents in the class)

4. Classroom Standards
“What are the things that we need to do during
discussion?” Student 3: “Listen carefully”
Student 1: “Raise your hand if you want to answer”
Student 2: “Avoid talking to your seatmates if it is not
necessary”

“Can I expect those classroom standards during our

discussion?” All: “Yes ma’am!”
“Okay, thank you.”

5. Review of the Past Lesson

“What was the last topic that we discussed last

meeting?” Student 1: “Our last topic was all about…”
“What did you understand about the last topic?” Student 2: “I understand that…”
“Do you have any questions about that topic?” Student 3: “None ma’am”
“Okay, if none let’s proceed”
 6. Presentation of the Lesson Objectives

“For objectives for today, please read.”

a. Use principles of effective speech delivery a. Use principles of effective speech delivery
focusing on Facial Expression, Gestures and focusing on Facial Expression, Gestures and
Movements EN11/12OC-IIcj-26.4 Movements EN11/12OC-IIcj-26.4
b. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a b. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a
memorized speech memorized speech

B. Lesson Proper

1. Activity: Pick and speak!

“For our first activity before we proceed to our

discussion, please read the instruction”

Instruction: In a ¼ sheet of paper, write a quotation or

adage that has inspired you through the years. After
writing your inspiring line, fold the paper and drop it in
the box in front. Once all the sheets of paper have been
collected, the teacher will pass around the box and this
time, pick a piece of paper but make sure to not get your
own paper. You are given 5 minutes to memorize the
quotation and plan for appropriate facial expression and
gestures. After the given time, students will be called
randomly and deliver the line in front of the class,
without the copy and with the appropriate non-verbal
cues.

2. Analysis

“Base on what we did earlier, what would be our topic

for today’s discussion?” Student 1: “Base on what we did ma’am earlier, our topic
for today is all about memorized speech.”

“Okay, that is a very refreshing idea, thank you.”

“Next, what could be the disadvantage and advantage of

a speech specifically the memorized speech?” Student 2: “Sometimes we forgot some lines ma’am”

“Very good! What else?” Student 3: “We can connect to the audience ma’am”

“Okay thank you for your ideas!”

“Now let’s check if your ideas have connections or

similarities to what memorized speech really is.”

3. Abstraction

“What is memorized speech? Please everyone read.” All: “Memorized speech it requires you to commit the
speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes
when delivering it. As with the manuscript speech, you
may also run the risk of sounding mechanical during a
memorized delivery. For this reason, keep your
memorized speech short and work harder on your facial
expression and the tone of your voice.”

“Okay. What does it mean? Any idea?” Student 1: “When doing a memorized speech ma’am, we
don’t need to bring copies for us to read our lines that
helps us also to have a better connection to our
audience.”

“Yes! Thank you for that excellent idea student no. 1”

“A memorized speech is a type of speech where the
speaker can freely move on stage and can have a good
connection towards his audience because he/she
already knows what will be his/her topic all about. They
don’t need to look to their copies and loose an eye
contact or connection towards their target audience.”

“Now, when should you memorize? Student no. 2 please

read.”
Student 2: “although keeping a speech in memory is
needed only on very rare occasions, memorizing a speech
can help you achieve a smooth and effortless delivery.
You do not need to focus on notes or a manuscript. You
can concentrate on maintaining eye contact with your
audience, establishing rapport, and interacting with your
audience.
Since memorizing can be very tough and mechanical, it is
best that you memorize short speeches for special
occasions.”

“What do you mean by that? When should you

memorize speech?
Student 1: “It is best to memorize speech ma’am for
“Okay, thank you for your idea. Can you cite an example special occasions”
of those special occasions?”
Student 1: “one of the example ma’am is the eulogy”
“Very good! Memorized speech can be done in a special
occasion such as eulogy, introduction of a guest,
acceptance of award or recognition, toast and the likes.”

“Earlier as we finished our activity, I asked you what

could be the advantages and disadvantages of a
memorized speech, right? Now, in your group choose 4
members who can explain each disadvantage and
advantages. Group 1 for disadvantages and group 2 for
advantages.”
GROUP 1
Student 1: “You might forget what you are supposed to
say. Long pauses can create a very awkward moment
between you and your audience.”

Student 2: “You might memorize the speech mechanically.

This can result in a very unnatural delivery.”

Student 3: “You might focus on content. Consequently,

groping for the right words might make you look upright
and stiff.”

Student 4: “You might be too tied to remember your

script. This will give you no chance to pay attention and
respond to audience feedback.
“Okay, so the disadvantages of the memorized speech
are you might forget your lines unexpectedly and it
might create an awkward moment between you and
your audience. It can also make the result of your
delivery unnatural, stiff and you being focused on
remembering your content you might loose chance to
have or to pay attention to your audience.”

“Next is the advantages. Group 2.”

GROUP 2
Student 1: “You do not need notes anymore. Since the
speech is memorized, you do not have to worry about
when to read and when to glance at your audience.”
Student 2: “You can plan gestures, facial expressions and
movement. When you know the speech by heart, it will be
easier for you to work on non-verbal communication.”
 Student 3: “You can concentrate on visual aids and props.
A memorized speech will help you focus more on your
props if you have any.”

Student 4: “You will feel more confident. If you know that

you have committed the speech to memory, you will not
be anxious about running out of words or not knowing
what to say.”
“So the good side of a memorized speech is that you
don’t need to bring a copy that can distract your
audience and also you don’t need to worry when to look
at your audience and when to your read. You can also
focus on your props if you have and to your facial
expressions, gestures and movement when you already
know your content or topic by heart. And most
important is that you are not afraid about running out of
words if you already committed your speech to your
memory and of course to your heart.

“Now, did you understand our discussion for this

afternoon?” “Yes ma’am!”

4. Application: Show Me!

“With the same group that you have, choose any of the
following occasions and write a five-sentence speech
that you will deliver in class.”

Task 1. 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.

1. Introducing a person
2. Giving a toast during a wedding
3. Presenting an award
4. Accepting an award
5. Giving tribute to a person, place, or event

“Let’s all give a round of applause to the presenters.”

“Now, I will give you time to ask what are the things that
are not clear to you about our topic this afternoon.”
“Anyone?... None? Okay if none please get ¼ sheet of
paper.”

IV. Evaluation

Instruction: In your ¼ sheet of paper, identify if the

following statements shows advantage or disadvantage
of a memorized speech. Write A for advantage and D for
disadvantage.

1. Kiko is delivering his speech when suddenly he

cracks a joke with a poker face.
2. Amy is having an eye contact with her audience
while giving her welcoming speech to the
freshmen.
3. Cris forgot one paragraph in the middle of his
retirement speech.
4. JK freely move on the stage as he perform his
poem.
5. Vanté uses his props properly during his speech.

“All done? Okay let’s check your papers. Exchange your

paper with your seatmate.”

1. D 1. D
2. A 2. A
3. D 3. D
4. A 4. A
5. A 5. A

“Okay. Please pass your paper in front without making

any noise.”
“That ends our discussion for today.”
“Goodbye class!” “Goodbye ma’am. Thank you for teaching us! God bless.”