Oral Communication

SHS
In Context

FIRST QUARTER Topic: Functions, Nature

WEEK 1
WORKSHEET NO. 1 and Process of
Communication
MELC: Explains the
functions, nature and
process of
communication

Writers: Nazaria M.
Magcamit-Adaya & Jojo A.
Matre
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Kevin H.
Jasmin
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Lesson
Topic: Functions, Nature and
1 Process of Communication

Good day my dear students! Today you will start your first lesson in Oral
Communication in Context.
Learning to speak well is one of the most important goals in our life for it
equips us with skills needed for the rest of our lives. Speaking is the mode of
communication most often used to express an opinion, expand an idea, make
arguments, give information, and offer an explanation and many more. Our success
lies on our ability to express our feelings and emotions, to state ideas and thoughts,
and to persuade others. Communication is indeed very important in our life.
But what is communication? Communication is defined as a process by which
ideas, thoughts, feelings, emotions, and information are conveyed through symbols,
signs, or behaviour (Miriam-Webster Dictionary). It involves sending and receiving
messages through different channels. The sender and the receiver take an active part
in communication process since it is a two-way process. It involves encoding,
translation and decoding. When we speak about personal lives, attend meetings,
present topics or researches, we all direct our messages to an audience or panellist.
When we get in touch with others through Facebook, Instagram, YahooMail, Twitter,
we deliver our message to our friends or relatives. Therefore, the communicator has to
translate messages well to the intended audience.
In addition, the word communication is derived from the Latin word
“COMMUNIS” which means to impart, to transmit, to share, to convey and to share. It
is defines as the transfer of thoughts, messages, ideas, feelings, emotions and
knowledge through speech, writing, or signals from a receiver or sender. It is the
process of exchanging ideas or information between two parties or more which
involves encoding, transmission, and decoding. A message is sent by a communicator
through an appropriate channel or medium.
Lastly, Communication is reciprocal in nature. It is dynamic, on-going, and
non-static activity. Again, it is a two-way process.
In this lesson, you will answer several tasks that will help you understand the
nature of communication and its process. I hope you will enjoy this lesson while
learning.

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Here are the elements of the communication process:
1. Sender – this represents the source, the speaker or the person who creates,
encodes and transmits the message.
2. Message – this refers to the ideas, feelings, perception, values, beliefs or
opinions conveyed by the speaker to the receiver. Messages can be transmitted
verbally or non-verbally.
3. Channel – this serves as the vehicle or medium used in transmitting messages,
or ideas.
a. Written Media – this includes memos, letters, reports, bulletin boards,
handbooks, or newsletters, and the like.
b. Verbal Media – this includes face-to-face conversation, telephone, mobile
phone, computer, television, radio, tape-recorded messages, emails,
slideshows, and many more.
c. Non-verbal – this refers to simple gestures, facial expressions, body position
and clothing can transmit an idea or message to the receiver.
4. Noise or Barriers – this pertains to something that can distort the sending and
receiving of messages. There are so many factors that can block effective
communication process.
5. Receiver – is the individual or individuals to whom the message is directed.
The receiver will understand the message depending on his/her experiences,
attitudes, knowledge, skills, perceptions, and culture.
6. Feedback /Response – is considered as the key component in the
communication process. It allows the sender to evaluate and to respond to the
message, whether the feedback is positive or negative.

NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
1. Communication is a process.
2. Communication occurs between two or more people.
3. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions or
both.

PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION

These are the steps that constitute the flow of communication.

1. The speaker/sender generates an idea.
2. The speaker/sender encodes an idea and converts the idea into words or
actions.
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 3. The speaker/sender sends out a message through a channel.
4. The receiver gets the message.
5. The receiver decodes/interprets the message.
6. The receiver provides feedback.

Example
1. Daphne loves Rico, her suitor, as a friend.
2. She thinks of how to tell him using their native language.
3. She tells him” Rico Mahal Kita Bilang kaibigan.”
4. Rico Hears what Daphne says.
5. He tries to analyze what it means and he is heartbroken.
6. He frowns and does not say something because he is in pain.

FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
1. Communication functions to control behaviour.
Examples:
Maria tells her son “don’t do that.”
The teacher asked the class to keep quiet.
2. Social Interaction
Communication allows individuals to interact with others.
Examples:
Marvin and Jollybert are talking to each other.
Robelyn is asking Jezel about where she will go after classes.
3. Motivation
Communication motivates or encourages people to live better.
Examples:
Mr. Matre advised his students to study first before love life.
The speaker encouraged all the parents to love and support their children.
4. Emotional Expression
Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and emotions.
Examples:
Sheila shared her painful experience as she broke up with her boyfriend.
Many Kapamilya viewers voiced out their sentiments on ABS-CBN franchise
denial.
5. Information dissemination
Communication functions to convey information.
Examples:
The teacher discusses the function of communication.
The Principal informed the students about the PTA meeting this coming
Saturday.

After reading the lecture, apply your learning below.

What I can do

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 ACTIVITY 1: Loop a Word
Directions. For you to start, let’s play Hide-and-Seek. Loop all the words that you can
figure out from the table below.

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the words that you have figured out?
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2. How are these words related?
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Did you get some of the elements in the communication process? Good job! You
have successfully finished the first activity. This time you will move on to the next
task.

ACTIVITY 2: What Are They Talking About?

Directions. Apply the communication process by analysing the picture below. Use the
example given in the lecture as your guide.

Steps
1. _________________________________________________________________________
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5. ________________________________________________________________________
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Good job! You have just finished your second task. You do get now how
communication happens?

ACTIVITY 3: Identify Me
Directions. Identify the function of communication used in each statement. Write your
answer on the blank provided before each number.
__________1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to his/her students.
__________2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the
holidays.
__________3. Paula 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.

ACTIVITY 4: I Can
Directions. Accomplish one task from the given choices below:
1. Song - sing a song and apply how you will communicate its message.
(recorder/live video)
2. Skit - write a short skit that shows communication.(hard/soft copy)
3. Dance - execute a dance and apply how you will communicate its message
(recorded/live video)
4. Poem - write a short poem (4 stanzas with 4 lines each) about how
communicate happens. (hard/soft copy)
5. Speech – introduce yourself within one (1) minute. Take a video of yourself and
watch it afterwards. Then write a comment on how you talk in your
introduction.
Congratulations! You have just finished the different activities. Did you enjoy it?

Assessment
ACTIVITY 5: Explain Me
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Directions. Explain the functions, nature and process of communication in 5-sentence
paragraph. Be guided by the following questions:
1. What is the nature of communication?
2. How communication process happens?
3. What are the functions of communication and how each function is
used?

Your paragraph will be assessed based on the rubrics below:

5 - The ideas are clear, comprehensive and well-organized and free from
grammatical errors.
4 - The ideas are clear and comprehensive, well-organized but contain
grammatical errors.
3 - The ideas are clear, comprehensive but not well-organized sand contain
grammatical errors.
2 - The ideas are clear but not comprehensive, not well-organized and contain
grammatical errors.
1 - The ideas are not clear, not comprehensive, not well-organized and contain
grammatical errors.

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Additional Activity
ACTIVITY 6: Gratefully Yours
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 Imagine communication as your best friend who has been with you ever since,
write a short message of gratitude to “Communication” for everything it has done to
you. Write your answer on the text box below.

Dear Communication,

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Forever Grateful,
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References

Bandiala, Dorcas Menoc. (2020). Oral Communication in Context. Module #1. Nature,
Functions and Process of Communication. Misamis Oriental

DepEd’s Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School

Redoblado, S. (2016). Exploring Literature and Grammar. Quezon City: Brilliant

Creations Publishing Inc.

Hermosa, A. L. S., et al., (2016). Oral Communication for Senior High School. Quezon
City: Educational Resources Corporation

Flores, Ramona S. (2016). Oral Communication in Context. Manila: Rex Bookstore,

Inc.

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