ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Name: _____________________________ Grade level/label: ________________

Section: ____________________________ Date: _________________________

Title of the activity: PROCESS of COMMUNICATION

Rationale/Background Information for Learners:
Process of Communication
Communication is reciprocal in nature. It is a dynamic, ongoing and non-static activity. Again, it is a
two-way process. 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, perceptions, 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,
newsletters, and the like.
b. Verbal media- this includes face-to-face conversation, telephone, mobile phone,
computer, television, radio, tape-recorded messages, emails, slide shows, 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. NOICE or BARRIERS- this pertains to something that can distort the sending and receiving of
messages. There are many factors that can block effective communication process.
a. Physical Barrier- refers to conspicuous disruptions in the environment that make it difficult
to hear or listen. This includes the environment noise, or background noise.
b. Psychological Barrier- refers to emotions, mood, knowledge, or other mechanisms within
the speaker that can impede the speaker’s or receiver’s ability to express and to
understand the message clearly.
c. Semantic Barrier- refers to ability of the receiver to understand the meaning of the words.
It is very important to use appropriate words and phrases the receiver will surely
understand.
d. Psychosocial Barrier- this is related to the receiver’s background, perception, values,
biases, needs and expectations.
Here are a few areas that may affect communication:

a. Sincerity- It is the foundation of all communication. Without sincerity, and honesty, all
attempts of communication well will surely fail.
b. Empathy- it is your ability to put oneself into one’s shoes. If you can see the world through
the eyes of the others, you will surely be a good conversationalist.

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 c. Self- perception-how we see ourselves affects our ability to communicate effectively.
d. Role Perception-it is very important for us to know our role, and the importance of our role as
a person, as a student, as a daughter/son. This will guide us when to communicate, whom to
communicate with and what to communicate.
e. Listening ability- you will not fail to understand the message of the sender when you know
how to listen attentively.

5. RECEIVER- is the individual or individuals 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.

Source: Oral Communication for Senior High School, Angela Lourdes Hermosa, et.al, pp. 13-15

Learning competency with code:

Explains the functions, nature and process of communication EN11/12OC-Ia-2
Differentiates the various models of communication EN11/12OC-Ia-

Activity 1
Directions: Cite situation and examples of NOISE and BARRIERS inside the
classroom/a building.
PHYSICAL NOISE PSYCHOLOGICAL NOISE

Activity 2
What could be the appropriate FEEDBACK on the following situations.
Answers may be written on the reverse page.
a. You saw a burglar in your neighbor’s house.
b. While you were inside a car/jeepney/tricycle, you saw a pickpocket burglar trying to
slash the bag of a woman beside you.
c. While watching television, you learn about the suspension of classes due to heavy
rain.
d. You were a manager of a food chain and you received a letter of complaint from your
costumer due to poor service.

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Activity 3
Read the poem “The Monkey’s Point of View.” Then answer the questions after
it. Please use the reverse page for your answers.
The Monkey's Point of View
Three Monkey's sat in a coconut tree,
discussing things as they're said to be....
said listen you two.....
There is a certain rumor that can't be true,
that man descended from our Noble race;
the very idea is a disgrace....

No monkey ever deserted his wife,

starved his baby, and ruined his life...
You have never known a mother Monk
to leave her baby with others to punk...
or pass them on from one to another,
till they hardly know who is their mother.

And other things you will never see...

a monkey build a fence around a tree
and let the coconuts go to waste,
forbidding the other monkey's to taste.
Why, if I put a fence around the tree,
starvation will force you to steal from me...

Here is another thing a monk won't do;

go out at night, with nothing to do,
or use a gun , a club, or a knife....

Yes, man descended, and in him I find no trust,

but brother, he didn't descend from us!!!!

Guide Questions:
1. Who are engaged in the discussion?
2. What was their topic?
3. What was the rumor all about?
4. What do monkeys feel about the rumor?
5. State the attributes of men mentioned in the poem.
6. State the acts committed by the monkeys.
7. What is the author trying to tell us through this poem? (2 points)
8. What could be the message of the poem? (2 points)

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Reflection/Closure
Share your insights about the poem. State your positive and negative FEEDBACK
on the message of the poem.

References:
https://allpoetry.com/poem/5929971-The-Monkeys-Point-Of-View-by-Justice4life50
Angela Lourdes hermosa, et.al (2016) Oral Communication for Senior High School.
Educational Resources Corporation. 13-15.

Prepared by

CHERRY JOY C. CAC

Solano High School

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