ENRIQUETA MONTILLA DE ESTEBAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Pulupandan, Negros Occidental

LESSON PLAN IN ORAL COMMUNICATION

YEAR LEVEL: Grade 11

DATE: June 04, 2019 (Tuesday)
Prepared by: ANTHONY C. SAPUL

I. OBJECTIVE
Explain the nature and importance of speech; demonstrate understanding through a
group presentation; and appreciate insights learned from the lesson.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic. Speech: Its Nature and Importance
B. Materials. Speech creed written in a “cartolina”; hand-outs
C. Reference. Speech and Oral Communication Textbook
D. Value Focus. Understanding and appreciating

III. PROCEDURE
A. Start the class with a short prayer, greetings, and checking of attendance.
B. Review lessons on “identifying strengths and weaknesses and learning expectation”
C. Motivation. PRESENT A PICTURE OF A ROSARY then ask the following questions:

When you see this picture, what comes to your mind immediately?
Who among you here are Catholics?
How did you become Catholic?
What particular ancient practice or belief/ “pamahiin” do you believe? Why?
Do you know what a creed is?
D. Facilitate students’ answers on the questions found in the motivation. Distribute hand-out
on Credo by Christian Buckner. And proceed to Discussion/Activity

SPEECH: ITS NATURE AND IMPORTANCE

CREDO
By E. Christian Buckner
1. I believe that of all human functions, the gift of speech is the most miraculous.
2. I believe that if speech were to stop, all civilized living would suddenly vanish.
3. I believe that if all people could be completely articulate at all times, human relations might
improve to the point where there would be no more wars and no more jails, more stable homes
and more happy people.
4. I believe that speech is essential to the growth of human personality and that it provides a way
for self-discovery and self-renewal.
5. I believe that the act of speech is a total process, that when it reaches optimum effectiveness, the
whole man communicates. What one is, is always part of what one says.
6. I believe that there is no substitute for content in speaking process. The center of gravity in
speech communications is thought and idea.
7. I believe that every student should develop a concern for truthful and responsible speech,
exhibiting sense—not non-sense; sincerity – not cleverness; forthrightness – not superficiality,
and should never be a party to plagiarize or to do dishonest work.
8. I believe that speech has no absolutes, that a completely perfect speech has not yet been made.
I believe that speech offers a lifetime challenge in which there is never a final summit of
achievement beyond which one cannot climb.
9. I believe that the individuality of the speaker is a valuable asset in the speaking process and that
any person with normal intelligence, normal emotional balance, and normal speech mechanism
has at his command the resources enabling him to make certain speeches that can b
E. Discussion/Activity.
Divide the class into 4 groups. Each group should select one member to become the leader,
another member to be the reporter, and another member to be the documenter. From the
list of Credo by Christian Buckner, the first group will discuss the first 3 creeds, then
followed by two creeds for each succeeding group. Each group must decide whether to
agree or disagree with their given creeds. Explain the reason for agreeing or disagreeing.
The reporter will present their output to the class.
F. Application.
With the same grouping, perform a creative presentation expressing the group’s
understanding on any of the following creed. The presentation may be in form of a drama,
skit, or any form of oral interpretation in 5 minutes time. The group may use Tagalog or
Hiligaynon as medium of communication. Make sure to include at least 3 creeds in your
presentation. The class will be provided with rubric on presentation.
Rubric on Application
• INDIVIDUAL PERFROMANCE - 10 pts.
• RELEVANCE TO THE CREED - 10 pts.
• GROUP DYNAMICS/COOPERATION - 5 pts.
G. Analysis.
1. Of all the given insights on the nature and importance of speech, which one is the most
significant to you and why?

H. Abstract.
1. Why do you think that knowledge of the nature and importance of speech is important?

IV. ASSESSMENT .
Write a short narrative of not less than ten sentences about your personal experience
citing one or two creeds from the given list and share this experience to your classmates for
them to gain insights and values. Use yellow paper as answer sheet.

Rubric on Assessment
• GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS - 10 pts.
• CONTENT - 10 pts.
• ORGANIZATION - 10 pts.

V. ASSIGNMENT.
Research on the definition of communication and its different elements. Write your answer on your
OralCom notebook. Be ready for an oral recitation next meeting.