Oral Communication

in Context
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Functions and Purposes
of Oral Communication
Oral Communication in Context
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Quarter 1 – Module 4: Functions and Purposes of Oral Communication
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Oral Communication in
Context
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Functions and Purposes
of Oral Communication
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to Module 4 of the Oral Communication in Context for Grade 11
Supplementary Learning Materials for the First Quarter, which focuses on the
Functions and Purposes of Oral Communication.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher, or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
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For the learner:
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Supplementary Learning Materials for the First Quarter, which focuses on the
Functions and Purposes of Oral Communication.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand and appreciate the elements and contexts of Oral Communication in
Context. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

The module covers lesson 4

Lesson 4 - Functions and Purposes of Oral Communication

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. examine sample oral communication activities:
a. write a 250-word essay of his/her objective observation;
b. evaluate various speakers watched and listened to; and
c. assess the effectiveness of an oral communication.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Why do people communicate?

a. Because someone wants something from somebody.
b. Because other people are asking for something from them.
c. Because they want to interact, socialize and be informed.
d. None of the above

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2. What function of communication applies when the teacher discusses a lesson in
class?
a. Information Dissemination c. Emotional Expression
b. Social Interaction d. Motivation

3. Which function is most often used?

a. Emotional Expression c. Social Interaction
b. Motivation d. Information Dissemination

4. What function is used when trying to get to know someone?

a. Information Dissemination c. Social Interaction
b. Emotional Expression d. Motivation

5. What function of communication is used to move people into action?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

6. What function of communication is used in newscasting on television?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

7. “Wow! Your dress is really amazing!”, is an example of ____

a. Emotional Expression c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Motivation

8. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte announces the extension of the General Community

Quarantine in Metro Manila, is an example of _____
a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

9. What is the most common form of communication?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

10. What communication function is the most purposive?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Disseminatio

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Lesson
Functions and Purposes
4 of Oral Communication
Prepare to Learn
Learning Outcomes

After you explore and take a glimpse at this lesson, you are expected to:
1. examine sample oral communication activities
a. write a 250-word essay of your objective observation;
b. evaluate various speakers watched and listened to ; and
c. assess the effectiveness of an oral communication.

What’s In

Scaffolds for Learning

Protecting Yourself and Others Around You

To prevent the spread of COVID-19:

1. Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
2. Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
3. Don’t touch your
eyes, nose or
mouth.
4. Cover your nose
and mouth with
your bent elbow
or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
5. Stay home if you feel unwell.
6. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Call
in advance.
7. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
8. Avoiding unnecessary visits to medical facilities allows healthcare systems to
operate more effectively, therefore protecting you and others.
Source: https://bit.ly/2UPIy4HA

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Answer the following guide questions:
1. What was the information all about?
2. What do you think is the reason of providing this information to the public?
3. Do you follow this information to protect yourself? Why?

What’s New

Exploring the Text

Government Imposes Community Quarantine in Metro Manila

to Contain Coronavirus
Presidential Communication Operation Office
March 13, 2020, Wednesday

1President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announces the content of the resolution adopted by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the
Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) following the meeting at the Malacañan Palace on March 12, 2020. RICHARD
MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, March 12, announced the imposition of
Metro Manila-wide community quarantine that calls for stringent social distancing
measures in a bid to combat the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The Code Alert System for the COVID-19 public health event is raised to Code Red
Sublevel 2, the President said during his public address following the 11th Inter-
Agency Task Force (IATF) Meeting for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases
in the Philippines at Malacañang Palace.
The Department of Health (DOH) declared on March 7 a Code Red Sublevel 1 following
the confirmation of localized transmission of the disease.
The Chief Executive also declared that the suspension of classes in all levels in Metro
Manila is extended until April 12. Earlier, classes were suspended only from March 10
to March 14. Despite the class suspensions, all students shall continue to fulfill their
educational requirements during the period.

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“Avoid trouble with the law, avoid trouble with anybody, just in the meantime, follow.
Better just stay home and study. That is my advice,” the President said.
Local government units (LGUs) outside of National Capital Region (NCR), on the other
hand, are advised to “exercise sound discretion in suspending classes in their
respective localities without prejudice to a determination by the national government
to suspend classes if the situation so warrants”.
Also part of the stringent measures is the prohibition of mass gatherings — defined as
a planned or spontaneous event where the number of people attending could strain
the planning and response resources of the community hosting the event.
“But ako sa inyo, if you are advised, just obey. Wala namang mawala sa inyo tutal sa
inyo ‘yan eh. It’s for your own good. Hindi man ito para sa amin,” he said.
As community quarantine takes effect in Metro Manila, LGUs in other areas are
advised to abide by the guidelines imposing localized community quarantine in their
respective jurisdictions.
A barangay-wide quarantine is advised when there are at least two positive COVID-19
cases belonging to different households in the same barangay and a municipality/city-
wide quarantine shall be imposed when there are at least two positive COVID-19 cases
belonging to different barangays in the same municipality.
A province-wide quarantine, on the other hand, is advised when there are at least two
positive COVID-19 cases belonging to different municipalities, component cities or
independent component cities in the same province.
Village chiefs will play a key role in fighting the disease, the Chief Executive said,
reminding them that “a barangay captain is bound by what is written here whether by
way of rules implementing in the meantime or if it becomes a part of an executive
order”.
“You better implement this because if not, then you will also go to prison for
dereliction of duty or simply not enforcing a rule imposed by government,” he warned.
“It falls upon your shoulders to exactly do what this regulation wants to happen.
Huwag kayong magkamali dito kasi ‘pag hinabol kayo ng Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG), you can be dismissed, or you can be suspended and
you will have trouble. And besides, I think the electorate will remember you for being a
laggard,” he added.
LGUs carrying out community quarantine in their jurisdictions, upon the declaration
of State of Calamity, could tap their Quick Response Fund (QRF), the President said.
Under the new measures, work in the Executive branch is suspended “without
prejudice to the formation of skeletal workforces by government agencies in order to
maintain the unimpeded delivery of services to the public”.
For the private sector, flexible work arrangement is encouraged with the Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
issuing guidelines to safeguard workers’ welfare.
All manufacturing, retail, and service establishments are advised to remain in
operation during the duration of the emergency measures. Companies and
establishments are required to observe strict social distancing measures.

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There are 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, with five fatalities.

Source: Presidential Communications Operations Office https://bit.ly/2AMltc

Answer the following guide questions. Write your answer on your paper.

1. What was the Announcement of the President regarding the Corona Virus?
2. When was the information given?
3. Do you think he made the right decision? Why?
4. What is your reaction and opinion about the issue?

What is It

Functions and Purposes of Communication

Why do we communicate? Whether to a friend, relative or acquaintance we always
have a purpose for connecting. Our daily connections are always spurred by purpose
or motive.

The basic requirement of adapting and adjusting oneself to the environment is

information. The receiving and giving of information underlies all communication
functions. This includes Controlled, Social Interaction, Motivation and Emotional
Dissemination. Each function is based on the speaker’s purpose for communicating.

Information Dissemination Communication functions to convey information. It

enables humans to get to know the world. It enables us to process and structure what
we learn from it. Teaching is one of the most common examples of Information
Dissemination. Whether face-to-face, online, or modular, teaching still serves this
function.

Regulation/Control this function uses language, gestures and emotions to manage

individual or group activities such as a parent telling a child not to misbehave or
policy/rules and regulations of an institution or organization one belongs. It is
observable if we focus on the verbal and non-verbal cues performed by the speaker to
achieve his/her purpose. Verbal clues are used to communicate and emphasize the
purpose. These clue words are specific, chosen and used. Both the speaker and
listener using clue words should be respectful of each other’s culture as well as their
age, gender, social status, and religion. The words are usually directive orders coming
from the superior or administrator of an institution. One example of a controlled
function communication is following the rules and regulations of the school like
wearing IDs and complete uniform while inside the school premises, etc. There will be
violations if you neglect to obey.

Social Interaction Function is the most used function in social gatherings,

interactions involving friends, relatives, neighbors or even ordinary people we meet
every day. It is how we interact and socialize with others using this function. Take

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note that interaction with different people from different groups will not be the same
interaction experience that happens between you and them.
Like in control/regulatory function, social interaction occurs when verbal and non-
verbal cues are appropriately applied. Interacting on any social media platforms is
considered Social Interaction Function.

Motivation it is a purposive communication where people communicate for a reason.

People talk to others to achieve a goal or to accomplish a task. Is used to accomplished
using the following verbal cues are the chosen and used specifically to achieve this
function. More direct and purposeful words are chosen for both men and women,
although these can be softened for children and the elderly. Nonverbal cues are hand
gestures, body movements, voice projection and eye contact. Strong words are
accommodated by emphatic gestures, social status and religion. Direct contact is
necessary needed.

Emotional Expression Function is whether it is love, fear, anger, joy, hope, or any
other emotions, humans need to let them out otherwise they harm our being,
Emotional expressions through language can come in the form of interjections or
exclamations. It is used by speaker for the purpose of moving another person to act, to
move in the particular direction the speaker want s that person to move. Usually, we
Filipinos are moved to tears by a movie, a TV drama, or a song. Verbal cues used in
this function is to achieve something. While nonverbal cues hand gestures and bodily
action and vocal tone and eye contact used in expressing their emotion.

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 In Control!

Identify whether the following situations are Regulation/Control or not. Write your
answer on your paper.

1. The mother looks angrily at her naughty son.

2. She was combing her hair in front of the mirror.
3. A grandmother tells her grandson to move away from the area of the corridor she
is cleaning up.
4. A group of girls asked the bus driver to stop in front of the mall.
5. The President announces that Metro Manila will be locked down for a month to
prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
6. You need to speak in English during my class.
7. The vendor on the sidewalk keeps calling out to passersby to attract their
attention.
8. She was washing the dishes when her mother arrived.
9. The contestant delivered a speech about viruses.
10. Inside the school premises you need to wear complete uniform with ID.

Reminder …
Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.

Activity 1.2 Watch and Listen!

Watch and listen to a video or see samples of the particular function under
study. Be sure that the verbal and nonverbal cues are used in the video or film.

1. What was the specific topic of the communication activity?

2. How did the speaker(s) make their purpose known?

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 3. Do you think the speaker(s) achieve the purpose of communicating? Why?

4. What verbal cues such as language and words chosen did the speaker use?

5. What nonverbal cues (gestures, bodily action, vocal tone and eye contact)
supported the speaker’s purpose?

Activity 1.3 Let’s Interact!

List 3 instances in your everyday interaction with your friends, relative or loved
ones, then assess the effectiveness of the interaction in your life by creating your own
criteria of assessment. Write your answer on your paper.

What I Have Learned

A. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write

your answer on a paper.
________1. The President delivers his State of the Nation Address.
________2. The teacher informs the parents about “New Normal” Schooling.
________3. Ana said, “Hi” to her friend and started a conversation.
________4. Liza reveals her secrets to her best friend.
________5. The city mayor will be distributing tablets in schools.
________6. Lyra delivers her virtual valedictory address.
________7. He proposed on her birthday.
________8. The office manager called for an emergency meeting yesterday.
________9. You need to wear your complete uniform when entering the school
premises.
________10. Observe silence inside the library.

B. Write at least ten things you have learned from the lesson.

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4 9.
5. 10.
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 What I Can Do

Writing Time!
Write a 250-word essay applying the functions and purpose of communication
by expressing your reaction about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the New
Normal Schooling. Write your answer on your paper.

Assessment

Multiple Choice
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. The function of communication that is most often used is___.

a. Emotional Expression c. Social Interaction
b. Motivation d. Information Dissemination

2. Communication function used when trying to get to know someone is___.

a. Information Dissemination c. Social Interaction
b. Emotional Expression d. Motivation

3. The most obvious function of communication is____.

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

4. What function is the most purposive when communicating to people?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

5. What function of communication is used to move people into action?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

6. What function of communication is used in news casting on television?

a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

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7. “Wow! Your dress is really amazing!”, is an example of ____
a. Emotional Expression c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Motivation

8. Why do think people communicate?

a. Because someone wants something from somebody.
b. Because other people are asking for something from them.
c. Because they want to interact, socialize and be informed.
d. None of the above

9. Function of communication that applies when the teacher teaches a lesson in

class?
a. Information Dissemination c. Emotional Expression
b. Social Interaction d. Motivation

10. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation Address, is an example of
_____
a. Motivation c. Regulation/Control
b. Social Interaction d. Information Dissemination

Reminder …
Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
other activities included in the module.

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 Additional Activities

My Assessment!
Observe family interaction at home. List the Function(s) of
Communication used in at least one interaction from each member of the
family. Explain why the function(s) was used and assess each interaction
using the assessment tool below. Write your answer on your paper.

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What I Know What I Have Assessment
C Learned D
A Information C
D Dissemination B
C Information A
A Dissemination C
D Social Interaction D
A Social Interaction
C
D Information
Dissemination C
B A
Motivation
A D
Emotional Expression
Regulation/Controlled
What’s More Regulation/Controlled
Regulation Regulation/Controlled
Not
Regulation
Regulation
Regulation
Regulation
Not
Not
Not
Regulation
Answer Key
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Flores Ramon S., Oral Communication Context. Manila, Philippines:

Rex Publishing House, 2015.

Colombo, John. Speech Anxiety //www.teachers ask.org//

Concepcion, P.G. et.al. Speech Communication for Filipinos, Quezon City:

Rex Publishing House, 2015

Rosales, Ma. Junith, Gepilla Jr., Oral Communication in Context,

Burgos, Rodriguez, Rizal: JENHER Publish House, 2015

Sipacio, Philippe John Fresnillo, and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos. Oral Communication
in Context For Senior High School. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, 2016.

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