English

First Quarter – Week 9

Speech Styles for Various Purposes
(Casual and Intimate)
English – Grade 9
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 9: Speech Styles for Various Purposes
First Edition, 2020

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Rationale

Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response

of the Schools Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning
resource which parallel to the on-going endeavors of the higher offices in the
Department. It is the utilization of a lesson exemplar that is streamlined in a
teacher-and-learner-friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in light
of the COVID-19 health crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-
contained and self-instructional portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort

that would enable the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to
reflect on his/her own work and ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the English 9 – 1st Quarter Exemplar on Speech Styles for Various
Purposes!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators from different schools in the Division to assist you in helping the
learners meet the standards anchored on Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELC) set by the Department while overcoming the constraints in schooling
brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
exemplar in the most fit modality. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning through portfolio
assessments.

For the learner:

Welcome to the (Subject - Grade Level - Quarter) Exemplar on ( Lesson Title) !

This exemplar was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being
an active learner, either at home or in school. To help you with this, this exemplar
comes with a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. You teacher will provide you with a
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template and you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own
creative way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies

What I Need to Know
you are expected to learn in the module and
the objectives you are expected to realize.
This part includes an activity that aims to check
What I Know
what you already know about the lesson to
take.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This section provides an activities which will
What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery

What I Have Learned
in achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

This contain instructions about recording your

Portfolio Goal Setting
positive, realistic goals before going through
this exemplar.
This contain instructions about completing the
Portfolio Completion -Your
components of the portfolio. This also includes
Growth Clue!
a rubric to guide you of how your portfolio will
be assessed.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this exemplar.

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What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Employ appropriate communicative styles for various situations (intimate,

casual, formal, consultative, frozen) (ENG9V-IIb-27)

Objectives

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: determine the appropriate intimate and casual

communication styles;
B. Skill: express different utterances in given situations,

C. Attitude: appreciate the use of intimate and casual

communication styles in different settings/situations.

Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher

along with this exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to
the objectives above. Think of positive and realistic goals that you can
considerably achieve with this exemplar. List them as your plans. Remember:
Do not proceed with this exemplar unless you have accomplished your goal
setting.

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 What I Know

Activity 1. 4 PICS 1 WORD

Direction: Guess the word from the pictures given. Use the clue words to
get the correct word from the pictures.

1.

CLUE: Secret, Romance, Shock,

Mother

Answer: ___________________

2.

CLUE: List, Engagement, Presentation,

Meeting

Answer: ___________________

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3.

CLUE: Picket, Fist, Bullhorn, Strike

Answer: ___________________

4.

CLUE: Talk, Explain, Leader

Answer: ___________________

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 What I Know

Activity 2. The way we speak!

Direction: What is the degree of formality in each conversation? Put a

(√) check mark on the column which corresponds to your answer.

DEGREE OF FORMALITY
PHRASES/SENTENCES
Low High
1. Hey, how are ya? How’s it going?
2. Would you please allow me to make
a suggestion? I think it might be best
to..
3. Cool! Sweet! Awesome! Oh, my god
that’s great!
4. That is wonderful news! That really is
quite impressive
5. Good-bye, Dr. Taleon. Thank you for
taking the time to talk with my
mother and for being so helpful to us.
6. How are you doing?, I hope
everything is fine with you.
7. I kinda wanna go to the movies.

8. As the price of five dollars was

reasonable, I decided to make the
purchase without further thought.
9. It was, like, five bucks, so I was like
“okay”.
10. Well, I think they should have asked
us first, you know?

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 What is It

Speech Styles

When a person interacts with others, he or she uses a particular style

of speaking or speech style. A speech style also indicates the level of
formality with which a person speaks.

The Dutch linguist Martin Joos, in his book The five Clocks, identified
the five types of speech style: Intimate, casual, consultative, formal and
frozen. These speech styles are also called language registers.

According to Martin Joos (1976:156), speech style here means the

form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree
of formality. He identified the styles in five classes such as frozen style, formal
style, consultative style, casual style, and intimate style.

Types of Speech Styles

Intimate

According to Martin Joos, is characterized by a complete absence

of social inhibitions. This style is used by participants who share a very close
relationship, such as between very close friends, siblings, husband and wife,
parents and children, and boyfriend and girlfriend. In this style, the
participants share a completely private vocabulary, making it difficult for

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others who are outside of the group to understand. The participants know
each other very well, and often know each other’s intention, so there is no
need for too much words or additional explanations.

Here are some other features of an intimate speech style:

a. Conversations are in private.
b. Usually uses short, incomplete utterances.
c. Do not require Grammar and proper word choice.
d. Makes use of non-verbal cues to convey messages.
e. Conversations may contain jokes.
f. Intimacy words are used such as endearment (e.g., sweetheart,
dear, honey) are used.

EXAMPLES: Couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very
close friends sharing secrets, etc.

Being the most intimate among the speech styles, this would be
avoided in public and professional situations.

Husband: Honey, it seems like our kids take much of our time lately.

Wife: I thought so too…

Husband: Would you like to have some “we time” tomorrow?
Wife: Well, I’d love to, hon!

Casual

Casual speech style is a relaxed or informal dialogue between

friends, peers, colleagues, or family. This is an informal communication
between groups and peers. Casual style is used in conversation between

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friends and insiders who have something to share and have shared
background information but don’t have close relations.

Characteristics of this speech styles includes:

a. Conversational in tone. (Slang or non-standard words or
expressions), colloquial words, elliptical sentences (some words
are omitted), and informal contractions (e.g, aint, dunno, gonna)
are used.
b. General Words: rather than technical ones are used.
c. Interruptions are common.
d. Nicknames are used in addressing one another.

EXAMPLES: phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats, etc.

This speech style is used in informal situations. You may also use this
when you would like to make someone feel at ease or when you want to
know that individual on a more personal level.

Friend 1: What are you up to?

Friend 2: Nothing. I’ve just been doing my homework in our arts
class.
Friend 1: Would you like to come over for a movie this weeked?

Friend 2: Dunno…. Will let you know once I finish my tasks.

What I Can Do 1

Comprehension check
Direction: Read the following questions and decide the best answer from
each item. Encircle the letter of your best answer.

1. Which of the following situations call for a casual speech style?

a. delivering an oratorical speech
b. leading a prayer before meal
c. talking to a friend while playing sports
d. leading a prayer before meal
2. This style is private and occurs between or among close family members or
individuals.
a. Casual b. consultative c. intimate d. formal

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3. The language used in intimate style may be shared in public.
a. True b. false
4. It is a style used when participants of the conversation have known each
other quite well.
a. Consultative b. intimate c. frozen d. formal
5. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular language are NOT acceptable in the
casual style.
a. True b. false
6. This speech style is used when you want to know someone on a more
personal level and you want the person to feel at ease.
a. casual b. consultative c. intimate d. formal
7. “Hey what’s up? How’s it going ? How do you do? Are examples of?
a. casual b. intimate c. formal d. frozen
8. Which of the following phrases does not belong to the group?
a. lemme go b. watcha gonna do c. I’m doin’ it my way
d. see you tomorrow babe
9. The following are examples of intimate speech except;
a. asking advices to your mother b. telling your bf/gf that you love
them
c. asking your friend out for a party d. telling your best friend
about your deepest and darkest problem
10. The following sentences describes casual or informal style EXCEPT ONE
which is it?
a. casual or informal style have ellipsis, allows the use of slang, profanity,
and
unconventional English use.
b. This style uses listener participation and feedback.
c. conversations are in private.
d. Its casual language uses words or phrases that shortened like “I’m doin’ it
my way.”

What I Can Do 2

Say it Right!

Direction: Read carefully each lines and fill in the dialogues with the
appropriate e scripts.

1. 1Daughter : What time will we leave?

Mother : If you get up early, we ____________.
Daughter: Okay, I’ll set my alarm.
a. Will leave at down
b. Won’t leave at down
c. Would leave at down

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 d. Would have left at down
2. Farida : Where should we have dinner, Andy?
Andy : How about the new restaurant near the museum.
Farida : __________. I heard that it is good enough.
a. That is terrible.
b. That’s a good idea.
c. You should ask your friend.
d. I think the restaurant is far away.
3. Linda: hello? Can I speak with Paulene, please?
Mother: Sorry, Linda. She is buying her goods for cooking,__________.
Linda : Alright then, I’ll just wait, thank you.
a. May I help you?
b. Would you like to go out?
c. Who do you want to speak to?
d. Would you mind waiting for him?
4. Dad: I’m leaving for Bandung tonight and I can’t pick you up tomorrow
as usual____________.
Mom : Don’t worry honey. I will take bus.
a. Can you pick me up tomorrow?
b. How do you get to work tomorrow?
c. When are you leaving for Bandung?
d. What will you do at work tomorrow?
5. Friend 1: Would you mind helping me find a nice restaurant for my sister’s
birthday party ?
Friend 2 : Sure, why not, _____________.
Friend 1 : On Sunday, July 14.
a. When would it be?
b. Would you like a luxurious one?
c. How long are you going to stay?
d. When will you be available?
6. Tomy : What is your plan after graduating from vocational school?
Andi : _______________.
a. If I had a chance, I would go to work.
b. If I study hard, I can graduate from school.
c. If I were you, I would continue my study.
d. If my parents have much money, I will enter the college.
7. GF : I have a trouble with my notebook_____________.
BF : Alright. Babe, Let me check it out.
a. Would you mind calling a repair man?
b. Do you know how to use it?
c. Can you help me to fix it?
d. Will you lend yours?
8. Son : Hey dad, Do you often take public transportation to work?
Father : No son, But when I was working in Vocational school,
______________.
a. I take a train.
b. I will take a taxi.

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 c. I used to take a bus everyday.
d. I was going to take a boat to school.
9. John: Dude! I’d like to have an opening party at my new hotel, __________.
Dave : Well, uh…, don’t think I can. I have to attend a meeting.
a. May I ask you about it?
b. Would you like to come?
c. What are you doing tomorrow?
d. What is your plan this weekend?
10. Dave :” ___________ “
Anne :” uhmm, what time will it be babe?”
Dave :” Is 7 p.m. babe, are you available?”
Anne : “I’m so sorry babe I almost forgot , dad and mom also had
scheduled our family dinner tonight at 7.” Maybe we can do it some other
time?
Dave: Alright babe, no worries.
a. Babe Can I ask you out for movie tonight?
b. Could I borrow your laptop for tonight?
c. Is there any friends you hang out with tomorrow?
d. Could I have two movie tickets, for us?

What I Can Do 3

Casual /Intimate act!

Direction:
Identify the following sentences whether they belong to
casual speech style or intimate speech style. Write I if it
Intimate and write C if it is Casual.
.
__________1. Parent giving advises to a child.

__________2. Chatting with friend after some vacation.

__________3. Reprimanding a child for wrong doings.

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__________4. Chatting with a friend after vacation.

__________5. Talking to a stranger on the street asking for the direction of a

certain place.
__________6. Confessing to someone about your feelings of admiration.

__________7. Chatting while watching movie with husband/wife.

__________8. Sharing to a best friend about your crush in high school.

__________9. Teacher giving advices to a child with failing grades.

__________10. Asking permission to parents for a night out party with friends.

_________11. Mother who is sharing deepest secrets with her sibling.

_________12. Introducing yourself with a stranger in a birthday party.

_________13. Asking bf/gf on a date.

_________14. Mother telling a child how much she care for him/her.

_________15. Student bullying his/her schoolmate in school.

What I Have Learned

Activity 1. Situations speech

Direction: Identify what type of language register is present in the following

sentences/ statements. If it is casual put a check ( √ ) if the statement is
intimate and ( X ) if it is casual.

____1. “Uh…. I see. Well, Mr. Lionel, I think it’s good.”

____2. “Comin’ over tonight? Be there at eight.”

____3. “What’s up, man?”

____4. “You have to believe me, dear.”

____5. Hey, babe’ will you please pour me a cup of coffee.

____6. Good to see you today my baby girl.

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____ 7. By the way Ann’. I’ll let him know you are here.

____8. How’s my little cute puppy today?

____9. Hey, Jack. What’s up?

____10. How’s my little puppy today?

____11. “Bertie, you can do this, talk to me as a friend.”

____12. “Just try to be brave as your father, dear.”

____13. “You are so sweet. I’m crazy about you honey!”

____14. “Whoa, way to go! Nice catch!

____15. “I just bought it yesterday. Seems like no difference, hmm.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2. LINK IT!, LIVE IT!

Direction: Look closely to the following situations and apply the appropriate
casual and intimate speech styles. Put a check on the appropriate item.

(Greeting a friend for a visit)

______1. A. Good morning, dad. We appreciate your visit.
______ B. What's up? It's awesome that you came to visit!
(Inviting special someone to come upstairs)

______2. A. "Come on upstairs now."

______ B. "Come up nuh.
(Asking a friend about his/her need)
______3. A. I’m going to the store. Watcha need?
______ B. I’m going to the store baby. Is there anything you would like me to
pick up for you?
(Telling a child about the process)

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_____4. A. You know what ya need to do? You gotta follow the procedure
carefully.
_____ B. My dear, would you please allow me to make a suggestion? I
think it might be best to follow the procedure step by step.

(Offering help to colleagues)

_____5. A. If you kindda lose it, then call us as soon as possible.

_____ B. Uhm, honey please contact us immediately if ever you lose it.
( Show a friend the direction about something)
_____6. A. Uhmm besh.. I think you can find all about the survey on page 7.
_____ B. You may find details of the survey are to be found on page 7.
(Peers sharing success)
_____7. A. Cheers! For the job well done!
_____ B. We made it ! What a great job babe!
(Telling a friend, of your new idea)
_____8. A. Honey, I have with a new idea!
_____ B. I got this man! I have a new idea.
(Showing concern to Son)
_____9. A. Don’t stay up too late for u may catch up a cold hun.
_____ B. Baby, you should not sleep too late you might catch a cold soon.
(offering something to guest)
_____10. A. If you need anything just don’t hesitate to call me.
_____ B. Besh, If you need anything just don’t hesitate to call me.

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 What I Have Learned

My Treasure
Summing up what I learnt in this lesson:

I learnt that intimate and casual speech styles are

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I realized that it is important to be able to learn using intimate and casual
styles because

Answer Key

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 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth
Completion

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components
that follow your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate
collection of your works with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your
efforts here enables you to see and reflect on your growth and achievement
and your ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon completion of your
portfolio, please be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

LEVELS
Criteria Novice (1-3) Apprentice (4-6) Proficient (7-8) Distinguished (9-10) Score
1. Goal Setting Sets sloppy goals, Sets some goals Sets general goals Sets clearly defined
not realistic for and processes that and processes that goals that are
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ability nor level of are positive and are positive and attainable and growth-
development. realistic. realistic oriented
2. 4 PICS 1 Word Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 8
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
3. The way we Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
speak mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
4. Your Text Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
5. Heads up Shows little Shows adequate Shows good Shows very good and
mastery of the mastery of the mastery of the clear evidence of 10
activity. activity. activity. mastery in the activity.
6. Your Test 1-4 5-8 9-12 13-15 15
7. My Treasure Ideas are vague or Ideas are too Present Ideas in an Presents ideas in an
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unclear general consistent manner original manner
8. 10
9. 10
10. Overall Submits some of Submits most of Presents all items in Presents thorough,
Presentation the items in a the items. Portfolio a chronological clear and complete
disorganized form. is well presented. form. Portfolio is items. Portfolio is neat 7
Portfolio looks well organized. and elegant.
slapdash.
11. Prompt Submits late (5-6 Submits late (3-4 Submits late (1-2 Submits on time.
5
Submission. days). days). days).
Total 85

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Styles.pdf

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http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

https://share.america.gov/everyday-conversations-formal-greetings/

https://www.talktocanada.com/blog/2-ways-to-talk-casual-and-formal-in-
the-english-language

https://heavy.com/4-pics-1-word-cheats/

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https://www.slideshare.net/_Scl_/types-of-speech-styles

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5cf8b9dc661d41001ee87dcc/speech-style

https://offene-hochschule.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_Worksheet-
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