Subject: ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Module: 4
Week: 4 (4 hours)
Lesson: Functions of Communication (Social Interaction)
Content Standard: The learner understands the nature and elements of oral
communication activities based on context.
Performance Standard: The learner designs and performs effective controlled and
uncontrolled oral communication activities based on context.
Learning Competencies:
(1) The learner discusses the functions of communication. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-8)
(2) The learner identifies the speaker’s purpose(s). (EN11/12OC-Ibe-9)
(3) The learner watches and listens to sample oral communication activities. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-10)
(4) The learner ascertains the verbal and nonverbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve his/her
purpose. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-11)
(5) The learner comprehends various kinds of oral texts. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-12)
(6) The learner identifies strategies used by each speaker to convert his/her ideas effectively.
(EN11/12OC-Ibe-13)
(7) The learner evaluates the effectiveness of oral communication activities. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-14)

Suggested Initial Task Final Task

Tasks
The learner discusses the functions of communication. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-8)
The learner identifies the speaker’s purpose(s). (EN11/12OC-Ibe-9)
The learner watches and listens to sample oral communication activities. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-10)
The learner ascertains the verbal and nonverbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve his/her purpose. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-11)
The learner comprehends various kinds of oral texts. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-12)
The learner identifies strategies used by each speaker to convert his/her ideas effectively. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-13)
The learner evaluates the effectiveness of oral communication activities. (EN11/12OC-Ibe-14)
Task 1.2. “THINK OR SAY” Task 1.1 “ROLE PLAY”
Activities
Watch any of the following video and determine the Show a situation that expresses social interaction
verbal and non-verbal cues. in the following situation.
Video URLs:
Group 1: Meeting new classmates
Group 2: Attending debut
Group 3: Attending a party
Group 4: Attending School Club Organization
meeting
Group 5: Acquaintance party
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Task 1.2. “THINK OR SAY” RUBRIC FOR RATING

Read the following scenarios. Then, decide if you Criteria Description E VG G F

should say it or leave it in your head. (This is a (4) (3) (2) (1)
great way to practice your social skill.)

Scenario
 I hate my The content The
friend’s new of the regulation/con
haircut. presentation trol function
is detailed, of
well- communicatio
I don’t like organized, n is well-
her attire. shows a presented.
strong
You are so understandin
skinny. g of the topic
Organization The
He is information is
handsome. logical and
arranged.
You are Delivery and Actors/Actress
beautiful but Presentation es spoke
dumb. clearly and
audibly.
I feel stressed Legend: E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair
whenever I
see your face.

I see your
boyfriend
with other
woman.

*Add more scenarios/Scenarios may come from the

students and let other students decide whether to say it or
keep it in mind.

Other Task 1.2. “ROLE PLAY” Task 1.2. FILMING

Suggested
Activities Get a partner in class and show how to start a
Make a video presentation showing social
conversation with a person you just met in one of
interaction function of communication.
the following settings:

1. A wedding reception Group 1: Meeting new classmates

2. A canteen Group 2: Attending debut
3. A bookstore Group 3: Attending a party
4. A waiting room of a clinic Group 4: Attending School Club Organization
5. A dying woman meeting
Group 5: Acquaintance party
RUBRIC FOR RATING
Criteria Description E V G F
Criteria Description E VG G F (4) G (2) (1)
(4) (3) (2) (1) (3)
Function of The
The content The Communication/ motivational
of the regulation/co Speech is function of
presentation is ntrol function motivational communication
detailed, well- of is well-
organized, communicati presented.
shows a on is well-
Organization The
strong presented.
information is
understanding
logical and
of the topic
arranged.
Organization The
Delivery and Actors/Actress
information
Presentation es spoke
is logical and
clearly and
arranged.
audibly.
Delivery and Actors/Actre Legend: E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair
Presentation sses spoke
clearly and
audibly.
Summative Test

A. Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect. (p. 48. Oral Comm. for SHS. Hermosa A, et. al)
1. In social interaction, it allows people to be connected.
2. A newcomer in a group cannot create relationship through taking opportunities for
interaction.
3. Social interaction is not important for as long as you have a family.
4. In social interaction, we listen attentively.
5. Social interaction is the most obvious, most often, the most popular.

B. Identify whether the instances of communication shows Social Interaction or Not.

_____________ 1. Asking the janitor where the comfort room is.

_____________ 2. The janitor talking about the kinds of students he/she encounters.
_____________ 3. The boys calling out to a friend to come over and join them.
_____________ 4. The girls discussing what happened at the party they all attended
last night.
_____________ 5. The office manager telling the clerk to retype the contract.
_____________ 6. The employees teasing the office manager during his/her surprise
birthday party.
_____________ 7. People sympathizing with the families of the soldiers.
_____________ 8. The soldiers not reacting to the President’s speech.
_____________ 9. Trying to find out why a sibling is crying.
_____________ 10. Eating dinner quietly with the family.

III. Give a short answer to the following questions:

1. Why is it important to interact with others?
2. Cite a situation where social interaction is present.
3. As a speaker, how do you practice effective social interaction?
4. How social interaction allows people to connect with others?