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Revised Module Unit 3
Revised Module Unit 3
Introduction
How many times you have been asked to report a topic in your class? How many times have
you felt that you failed to convey the information clearly?
As students and professionals, speaking to inform people is inevitable. You may be asked to
describe an event or object, explain a concept or idea, show how things work, and introduce yourself. There
are almost infinite situations and topics that you can talk about to inform others.
LESSON I
Developing and delivering an Informative Speech
TRY!
Write a 3-minute extemporaneous speech using the following guidelines or directions in developing it.
Choose one of the following topics:
TOPICS:
A scholar
A top-notcher
A professor
Beauty
Health
Religion
A good language teacher
Election
Courtship
Marriage
Music
Books
LESSON II
Developing and Delivering a persuasive Speech
TRY!
A. Directions: Look for a partner. In pairs, think of a current social issue that will serve as your topic.
Student A will take “pro” stand and the other student will take the “con” stand.
Example:
Topic: Imposition of wearing uniform in all State Universities.
Student A: Wearing of uniform in all universities must be imposed.
Student B: Wearing of uniform in all state must not be imposed.
B. Prepare an outline for a seven-minute speech using an appropriate design as discussed follow these
steps before delivering your persuasive speech:
1. Prepare a preliminary outline for your speech.
2. Research on the topic that you have selected.
3. Prepare a second draft of your outline.
4. Confer with your classmates and/or teacher.
5. Prepare the final outline as commented.
LESSON III
Talking that Fits the Occasion
The test of an excellent public speaker is to challenge himself or herself to have an on-the-spot
or impromptu speech. To deliver such speech, a speaker needs to have great organizational skills, wit,
and composure. Speaking in front of people is a fearsome task, more so if you have very little time to
prepare.
We are sometimes asked to “say a few words” in an event that usually rattles us especially
when we are not used to it.
Impromptu Speech
The feature that distinguishes impromptu from other types of speech is time. Impromptu
speech involves unrehearsed speaking with very short time for preparation.
In fact, many of the speeches you give are impromptu. You can be asked to speak to introduce,
to thank, to inspire, to welcome, to entertain, and to congratulate. No matter what the purpose is, all
entails little time to prepare. The challenge is how you can deliver such speech effectively.
P The point I wish to make is that Impromptu Speaking is an essential skill to have.
R Being able to speak effectively with little preparation is very empowering
I can remember my sister being called to speak in front of her colleagues. At
E first she struggled; but because she knows some techniques in delivering an impromptu
speech, the struggles were turned into opportunities- opportunities to showcase her speaking skills
and wit. Now, she is more confident, ore vibrant, more alive, more willing to take risks not only in
speaking but also in whatever she does.
P When a person becomes more comfortable in speaking even with less preparation, he or she
becomes empowered and stronger.
3. Past-Present-Future(PPF) Method
Point: State your Key Point
Past: Discuss what happened in the past
Future: Tell your audience about what will or could happen in the future.
Point: Summarize by restating your key point.
Introducing a Speaker
Generally, introducing speakers should not be longer than two minutes. Do not be a catalyst to
the boredom of the audience by enumerating the full biography of the speaker. Use the following
sequence when introducing a speaker:
1. What is the topic?
2. Why is it important to the audience?
3. Why is the speaker qualified to talk about the topic?
4. Who is the speaker?
1. Keep the speech short, usually not more than two minutes.
2. Do not forget to thank the Award-giving organization
3. Do not forget to thank those who are instrumental to your success.
Wedding Wishes
A wedding is a day of hope, love and celebration. Giving wedding wishes to the couples need
not be fancy; however, you can be creative. Here are some tips on how you can give your warm wishes
to the newlyweds:
1. Be sincere.
2. A love poem or quotation can be a good way to begin the speech.
3. Speak about your personal thoughts and relate to the couples.
4. You may use humor
TRY!
Directions: Perform the Functional Speeches
Choose one (1) of the functional speeches below and make a 3 minute video recorded speech and
upload it in your FACEBOOK Account and tag me once you post it.
Functional Speeches
1. Wedding wishes
2. Accepting an award or thanking people for an award
3. Eulogy
4. Introducing a speaker
5. Welcoming attendees or participants
6. Congratulatory address
7. Inspirational address
8. Giving a tribute
LESSON IV
Genres of Academic Writing
Though reaction paper and reflection paper and synonymous or have many things in common,
they differ in purpose. The following show their distinct characteristics:
Reaction Paper
It is also called a response paper
It is more focused on the writer’s feelings on a topic
It serves as an avenue for the writer to answer questions about their feelings,
agreement or disagreement, and even their evaluation of the topic.
Reflection Paper
It is more focused to express what they have learned about a topic
It gives the writer the opportunity to express how an article, lesson, lecture or
experience shapes their understanding.
It gives way for the learners to apply their beliefs in connection to what is being
reflected.
TRY!
I. Reaction Paper: Give your reactions to following proposal by the LGBT Community:
The LGBT Community or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community is
urging the legislative branch of the government to pass a law that would enable them to
have their public comfort rooms.
II. Reflection Paper: Should the government give in to the demand of LGBT community
to have their own comfort room?
2. Summary Paper
This paper requires the writer to wrap up and simplify a longer text read (or
watched, or heard). This paper checks understanding of assigned reading, viewing or
listening to engage in leading discussion or presenting to the class.
A summary shrinks a large amount of information into only the essentials. A
summary paper condenses a long piece of writing into a smaller paragraph by extracting
only the vital information. A summary use only the writer’s own words. Like the
summary’s purpose in daily conversation, the purpose of an academic summary paper
or summary document. Although shorter than the original piece of writing, a summary
should still communicate all the key points and key support. In other words, summary
paragraphs should succinct and to the point.
Virginia Kearney (2016), describes summary as telling the main articles in your
own words. She also suggests the following steps in writing a summary paper or
summary essay.
TRY!
Given the following article on Catriona’s Journey as Miss World Philippines 2016, come
up with an effective summary.
Catriona Gray is the country’s fourth Miss Universe. Before winning the title, the 24-
year-old beauty queen joined the Miss World 2016. On her way to becoming Miss
Universe 2018, Catriona took the route via Miss World 2016, her first international
pageant stint. Then 22, the Filipino-Australian model was crowned Miss World
Philippines 2016 on October 2, 2016.
She joined the competition partly to increase awareness of her personal
advocacy, Paraiso: The Bright Beginnings Project. The project was a fundraising effort,
which aimed to help build a preschool for the underprivileged children living in Smokey
Mountain, Tondo, Manila.
Catriona represented the Philippines in Miss World 2016 that was held in Oxon
Hill, Maryland USA. She made it up to Top 5, and the crown went to Miss Puerto Rico
Stephanie Del Valle. But Catriona did not fret about her third runner-up finish.
A few days after the Miss World 2016 pageant wrapped up on December 18 at
MGM National Harbor Inn, Catriona revealed that the experience motivated her to do
better as an individual.
“Miss World was never just a beauty contest to me,”she began.
“The crown represented a journey, one that grew from being an independent
endeavor to one that became more than me.”
“A journey that rallied the support and love of my countrymen.”
“A journey that forced me to look into myself and discover what I was made of.
“A journey that found its heart in the children in one of the poorest slums of my
country”.
“Yes, the crown represented a journey… until I realized that the journey could
continue and exist without it.
“I truly believe that God always knows what’s best and I trust in his plan and
perfect timing…”
3. Analysis Paper
Most students consider writing an analysis paper as one of the most difficult
challenge they can ever have. It must be because this kind of paper goes beyond
presentation of facts only as it requires appropriate exposition of these facts as well as
their analysis. An analysis essay, which is tantamount to textual analysis, evaluates
students’ knowledge of specific subject or a certain aspect of the subject as well as their
ability to investigate matters pertaining to the subject.
EXAMPLE
TASKS OUTPUT
Writing the main body with facts, Body of the analysis paper:
supporting information and Philippines has its vast natural resources being
arguments. strategically situated in the Southeast coast of Asia. It is
silently establishing its name as a sources of ores and
minerals in response to the calls for globalization. We are
blessed….
Mining in the Philippines thus has become a culture. Like
every mining activity in the country, this brings a large
amount of income, but the consequences are still
amassed. Landslides, flashfloods, earthquakes, killing for
treasure, bloody displacements, and eventually, loss of
ancestral lands and resources because of mining, have
jeopardized the lives of the villagers just for the greed of
money. Biodiversity has weakened from time to time.
Rivers are being polluted. Mangrove forests and coral
reefs are destroyed. Agriculture is ruined and the lives of
indigenous cultures are damaged, we are ruined…
Most of the ill-fated individuals have already rallied
against the perils of mining. Their calls are: Uphold life!
Defend ,” “Stop large-scale mining and logging!” “Repeal
the mining ACT of 1995!” These calls alone can reduce
how big a deal mining has created.
Places such as Boac, Marinduque, Siocon, Zamboanga del
Norte, Rapu-rapu, Albay, Surigao del Norte and other
areas are said to have tragic experiences due to mining
according to Sun or Star Publication.
Anything adverse may just happen in the most
unexpected time. Could money then hinder the disastrous
effects of mining?
Many Filipinos have suffered and are suffering. Truly
money is hard to find nowadays, especially when there is
no formal education. Money is significant just for a single
soul to live, but what if the means of earning could take
away a large number of lives?
Many are convinced that the most threatening part of this
activity is the danger that miners endure day in and day
out. Their lives are a stake every time they work in times,
for there is the possibility of collapse in the mining site
which is one of the biggest causes of fatalities in mining
activities. That’s just a portion of the risk. What more if we
include the endangered lives outside the mines? Wouldn’t
that be a greater number?
TRY!
Choose a topic from the list below, then follow the steps or guidelines in developing an
analysis paper or essay. Accomplish the second column in the following matrix.
a. National Elections: Does it really matter?
b. Do I need to join a school org.?
c. Urbanization: Turning farmlands into business establishments
TASK OUTPUT
4. PERSUASIVE PAPER
The writer aims to convince the audience to agree with a point of view.
Persuasive essay writing differs from academic argument uses reason and logic to
persuade its readers while a persuasive paper may rely on other techniques such as
emotion.
Writing a persuasive essay is likened to a lawyer arguing a case before a jury. The
writer takes a stand on an issue either “for” or “against” and builds the strongest
possible argument to win over the reader.
TRY!
Read the news below on digital parenting drive. With a partner, write a three-paragraph persuasive
paper addressed to parents to support the drive.
The Philippine government has vowed to intensify its “digital parenting” drive in the
wake of a viral online “Momo Challenge” which allegedly encourages young children to commit self-
harm and suicide. The Committee for the Special Protection of Children (CSPC) convened on Friday at
the National Telecommunications (NTC) office to tackle the online challenge that experts dismissed as
a hoax.
“At present, government agencies are working together to intensify information campaigns on
digital parenting,” the committee said in a statement.
The CSPC and the Department of Justice agreed that the government must implement more
stringent measures to ensure that the cyberspace is a safe place for the youth. Warnings about the
“Momo Challenge” swept Facebook and other social media in recent days, as parents in different parts
of the world worried about purported videos that encourage children to hurt themselves or do other
harmful tasks such as turning on stoves without telling their parents. The parental warnings were
accompanied by a disturbing image of a grinning creature with matted hair and bulging eyes.
However, there is no evidence this is true and the myth seems to have been propagated mainly
by concerned parents via social media. The Philippine National Police said there were no complaints
filed related to the “Momo Challenge” and no evidence was found it actually existed online.
The challenge is believed to be hoax. It’s unclear how many videos exist or to what extent they
have circulated, among children or elsewhere. Some of the videos might have been made in response
to media attention surrounding the challenge. Meanwhile, the image of the grinning creature is
reportedly from a Japanese sculpture.
Persuasive Paper
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II. Group work: Prepare a short persuasive paper using the text below. Then, present it as
advertisement in Facebook. (OPTIONS: 1-2min video or blog post).
Tag your group members and your Purposive Communication Professor upon posting.
Visit the Philippines the soonest. This country is one of the world’s best places to live. God has
given the archipelago all the ecology needed to support a great nation productive soil, impressive
tropical climate ; and abundant natural resources. It also has one of the most beautiful lands on earth
for having picturesque panoramas and natural wonders which delight and amuse both the natives and
visitors from all corners of the world. With English as its second language, the country is ranked as the
most literate country in the Far East. The cost living is affordable coupled with its abundant supplies of
goods and foods. Its people noted for their adaptability, fortitude, and resilience, not to mention their
congeniality, hospitality and generosity. Entertainment in this part of the world is available for a
minimal price twenty-four hours a day. It’s social and religious festivities are simply some of the
world’s most spectacular and celebrated occasions. No wonder tourists coming in are increasing in
number each year. Undoubtedly, this is the place or heaven you’ve been dreaming. If you have not
visited the country yet, it’s time to include it in your bucket list.
(Source: Applied English for Academic and Professional Services by Dapat, 2016)