Teaching Guide in Oral Communication in Context

Functions of Communication
Topic Functions of Communication (OC11.2)
Content Standard The learner values the functions/purposes of oral
communication.
Performance The learner writes a 250-word essay of his/her objective
Standard evaluation of the various speakers watched and listened to.
Learning The learner:
Competencies a. discusses the functions of communication.
(EN11/12OC-Ibe-8)
b. identifies the speaker’s purpose(s). (EN11/12OC-
Ibe-9)
c. evaluates the effectiveness of oral communication
activity (EN11/12OC-Ibe-14)
Time Allotment 8 hours
Lesson Outline
Introduction/ Activity:
Motivation
The learner will perform the following activity.

Throwback Movies: ACTually

Directions: Deliver the following lines from the popular

Filipino movies. Tell whether the following lines aims to
control someone, develop intimacy, express desires,
inform, or express strong emotions.

1. “You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat!”

- Cherie Gil, Bituing Walang Ningning (1985) - express
strong emotions

2. “Ayoko ng tinatapakan ako, ayoko ng masikip, ayoko ng

mabaho, ayoko ng walang tubig, ayoko ng walang
pagkaian, ayoko ng putik!” - Maricel Soriano, Kaya
Kong Abutin ang Langit, (1984) – express desires

3. “I was never your partner, I’m just your wife…” - Sharon

Cuneta, Madrasta (1996) – inform

4. “Mahal mo ba ako dahil kailangan mo ako, o kailangan

mo ako kaya mahal mo ako?” - Claudine Barretto, Milan
(2004) – develop intimacy
 5. “Wala akong pakialam…ibalik mo sa akin si Jun-jun.
Ibalik mo sa akin ang anak ko! Ibalik mo sa akin si Jun-
jun. Ibalik mo ang…ahhhhhh!” – Vilma Santos, Paano
Ba ang Mangarap? (1983) – control
Instruction/ Lecture-Discussion (120 minutes)
Delivery
The teacher will discuss the functions of communication.

Definition of Functions of Communication

Functions of communication refer to how humans use

language for different purposes.

Five Functions of Communication

1. Regulation/Control

Uses of communication
- control human behavior
- regulate the nature and amount of activities humans
engage in

Examples: parents’ instructions to their children,

scolding, employers’ orders to employees, customer’s
making orders, etc.

Language forms for regulation/control

Form of Commands (Imperatives)

- Please come in.
- Get a chair.
- Run.

Questions that influence human behavior

- Why don't we go to the dining room now?

- Do you have a pen?
- Can you pass the salt?

Declaratives
- I want to be alone.
- It’s hot in here.
- You need to hurry.
- That’s not the right thing to do.

Importance of regulation/control
 - Sense of control over our lives and the world around
us, else, we feel powerless.
- Communication as a means to regulate/control human
behavior ranges from simple requests to laws
governing large countries and territories.
- It is a powerful function of language.

2. Social Interaction

Human beings develop and maintain bonds, intimacy,

relations, and associations.
Examples: pick-up lines, invitations, greetings, appreciation,
encouragement, marriage proposal, game plans, etc.
Example Expression
- Let’s be friends.
- Will you marry me?
- Be my group partner.
- I like you.
- Hello!

3. Motivation

Motivation as a function refers to a person using

language to express desires, needs, wants, likes and
dislikes, inclinations, choices, and aspirations.

Examples: expressing one’s ambitions, ordering in a

fast food restaurant, asking for milk, making
petitions, picketing, etc.

Example Expressions
- I need…
- I want…
- Give me…
- I dream of…
- I like…
- We pray for…

Importance of Social Interaction

- One of the most basic functions of human
communication. - Without motivation, humans
experience powerlessness and a feeling of being
trapped.
- It strengthens social interactions.
- It is very central to human identity.

4. Information
 Communication can be used for giving and getting
information. - Giving of information (statement of
facts)
- Getting information (asking questions)

Giving information using statements

- I have three brothers.
- Philippine Normal University was established in 1901.

Giving information using a rhetorical question

- Did you know that some earphones can be used as
microphones?

Getting information using questions

- Have you had lunch?
- Did it rain last night?

Getting information using imperatives

- Tell me how much a can of corned beef costs.
- Give me information regarding the weather.

Getting information using declaratives

- I don’t know where to find the city hall.
- I need to understand how my bill was computed.

Importance of Information
- Communication as information enables human to get
to know the world and process and structure what
they learn about it.

5. Emotional Expression

- Emotions are a central part of who we are.

- Humans need to let the emotions out otherwise they
harm our well-being.
- Emotional expression through language can come in
the form of interjection and exclamation.

Emotional Expressions
- Yes!
- Oh no!
- Ouch!
- Really?

Non-verbal
 - Gestures
- facial expression
- simple or energetic body movements
Practice The Class will be divided into 5 groups.

The learners will perform the following activities. 

Group 1 - Role-play as a newscaster giving the
news. (Information)
Group 2 - Role-play as friends hanging out. (Social
Interaction) 
Group 3 - Role-play as a customer ordering in a fast
food restaurant. (Motivation) 
Group 4 - Role-play as doctor giving prescriptions to
patients. (Regulatory/Control) 
Group 5 - Sing a short portion of a song that is sad,
angry or happy. (Emotional Expression)

Enrichment Learners will create an infographic showing the

functions of communication. 
Directions: 
• Create an infographic showing the functions of
communication, complete with examples. 
• Post your infographic in our google classroom.
• Let your classmates give their comments on your
infographic.

Evaluation (180 minutes)

The learner will do the following tasks.

1. Identify the communication function for a given

segment of the video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7DDAaywsTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCG88QHentc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ikl_1f-aYQ

2. Write a 250-word essay of your objective evaluation of the

various speakers watched and listened to.

Score
Level of Proficiency
28-30
Advanced
25-27
Proficient
 23-24
Approaching Proficiency
21-22
Developing
20 and below
Beginning
Materials Multimedia projector, microphone, amplifier, video clip

References Peña, A.R., & Anudin, A. G. (2016). Oral

communication. Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc. 
Sipacio, P. J., & Balgos, A.N. (2016). Oral communication in
context for senior high school. Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc.
ROJU M. DUMDUM, SHS teacher

Prepared by:

Rochelle Dr. Tan