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English
Communication Style:
FROZEN
Quarter 1- Module 5

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT)

A Joint Project of
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY
and the

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

English – Grade 9
Support Material for Independent Learning Engagement
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Communication Style: Frozen
First Edition, 2020

Development Team of the Module

Authors: Nesty Gloria P. Cantery, Josette Gayle O. Lugo, and Joselyn G. Bongcac
Editors: Evangeline Z. Aṅo and Elma S. Quimpo
Reviewer: Josephine M. Cuenca
Management Team:
Virgilio P. Batan, Jr., CESO VI - Schools Division Superintendent
Lourma I. Poculan, CESE – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Amelinda D. Montero, DM – Chief, CID
Nur N. Hussien – Chief, SGOD
Ronillo S. Yarag, Ed.D. – EPSpvr- LRMS
Leo Martinno O. Alejo – PDO II- LRMS

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Department of Education- Region IX- Dipolog City Schools Division

Office Address: Purok Farmers, Olingan, Dipolog City (065) 212-6986

E-mail Address: dipolog.city@deped.gov.ph

 What I Need to Know

English 9 gives you the opportunity to demonstrate communicative

competence through understanding of British-American Literature, including
Philippine Literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of
Philippine Culture and those of other countries.
This module aimed at fulfilling the last Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELCs) for the first quarter: Employ the appropriate
communicative styles for various situations (intimate, casual, conversational,
consultative, frozen).
Specifically, this module on the fifth communication style: Frozen.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify a frozen style of communication.
2. Give examples of a frozen style of communication.
3. Compose a prayer and a classroom creed.

What I Know

I. Complete Me!
Directions: Complete the missing lyrics of the Dipolog City March.

DIPOLOG CITY MARCH

Let our hearts ring with joyful songs

1_____________ we are on this day

So gaily raise our voices full and free

2__________ clear from land and sea

Let our music rise in solemn prayers

Glorious notes with praises Divine
Sweet melodies in thanksgiving
Bringing 3_____________ ray of hope and delight

Let music 4____________ all around

We sing tunes for our City’s triumph
We tribute to her gladly we reveal
Ever praising her 5____________ dear

Let music resound with love

All heart 6_________ blend in harmony
So let’s all sing a perfect melody
To honor our beautiful city

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 So let’s all sing a perfect melody
To honor our 7____________ City
Hail Hail the City of the free!

II. Think it Over!

Directions: Write the event implied in each item.
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 Lesson

1 Communication Style: Frozen

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have understood the four communicative

styles that give you awareness when relating to others and help build strong
relationships.
Let us try how well you’ve learned by answering the following questions
below:
1. What is the style of communication?
2. What is the difference between casual and conversational speech
style?
3. In what situation does intimate speech style applicable?
4. When to use consultative speech style?

What’s New

Vocabulary Guide
The following are the terms you need to understand as you go along
with this module.
 Communication – the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions,
or information by speech, writing, or signs (Dictionary.com, 2020)
 Frozen - is sometimes called the static register because it refers to
historic language or communication that is intended to remain
unchanged, like a constitution or prayer (Nordquist, 2020)
 Style- a manner of doing something (Oxford English Dictionary, 2020)
 Static – not moving or changing (Vocabulary.com, 2020)
 Impact -A marked effect or influence (OED, 2020)
 Crucial -decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of
something (OED, 2020)
 Fix- fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position (OED,
2020).

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 What is It

Frozen Speech Style

Have you experienced leading or joining a prayer before your class
starts? Have you sung Lupang Hinirang or recited the Panatang Makabayan
during the flag ceremony? If you are a campus journalist, have you declaimed
The Journalist’s Creed?
If you have experienced any of those above, you have exhibited frozen
speech style. According to Martin Joos (1967), frozen speech style refers to
the highest form of communication style which is used in respectful situations
or formal ceremonies. Richard Nordquist (2020) further defines frozen speech
style as historic language or communication that is intended to remain
unchanged.
Examples of Frozen Speech Style
1. National Anthem – a patriotic song officially adopted by a country as
expression of national identity (OED, 2020) e. g “Star Spangled Banner”
(USA), and “Lupang Hinirang” (Philippines).
2. Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan) and Pledge of Allegiance to the
Philippine Flag (Panunumpa ng Katyapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) –
are the two national pledges of the Philippines commonly recited at
school flag ceremonies after singing the national anthem
(KapitBisig.com, 2020)
3. Prayer – worshipful address to God (Insight from the Scriptures, 2020)
e.g. “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Oratio Imperata,” and “Three O’Clock Prayer.”
4. Preamble - is a brief introduction to a speech (Vocabulary.com, 2020)
e.g. The Preamble of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines.
5. Creed –a system of principles and beliefs (Vocabulary.com, 2020) e.g.
“The Journalist’s Creed,” and “Apostles’ Creed.”
6. Wedding Officiant Speech – a speech of the officiating priest or minister
during the wedding e.g. “By the power of your love and commitment, and
the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife!
(Danielle, 2019)”
7. Motto - a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs
or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution (OED, 2020) e.g.
“Honesty is the best policy.”
8. Oath - a verbal promise to tell the truth e.g. "I swear (or the person taking
the oath may promise) by Almighty God (or the person may name a god
recognized by his or her religion) that the evidence I shall give will be the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." (Court Services Victoria,
2014)
9. Affirmation- a verbal, solemn and formal declaration, which is made in
place of an oath e.g. "I solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that
the evidence I shall give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth." (Court Services Victoria, 2014)

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 What’s More

Activity 1. Frozen or Not?

Directions: Check (√) the box if the statement is a frozen style of
communication. Otherwise, mark it X.
Statement Answer
1. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can
and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the
right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one
will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have
just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to
speak to me?” (MirandaWarning.Org)
2. “Life is a gift, but living is a choice.” -Debasish Mridha
3. "Every house is built by someone, of course; but God built
everything that exists." –Biblia Catolica Online
4. “There's always gonna be another mountain, I'm always
gonna wanna make it move, always gonna be an uphill
battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose” – Miley Cyrus
5. “"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and
faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart
and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of
the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day." (Callaway,
2019)

Activity 2- Frozen II
Directions: Check (√) the box if the statement is a frozen style of
communication. Otherwise, mark it X.
1. Frozen style of communication is also called fixed speech.
2. Reciting your classroom creed is an example of a frozen
style of communication.
3. “Lupang Hinirang”, our national anthem, is a song.
Hence, all kinds of songs are considered frozen style of
communication.
4. “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Oratio Imperata,” or “The Three
O’clock Prayer” are examples of a frozen style of
communication. Personal prayers are exceptions.
5. Frozen style of communication is always heard during
religious conventions, Eucharistic liturgical service,
court hearings or conviction, flag ceremonies, and
wedding rites.

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 What I Have Learned

I learned that _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

It is time to apply what you have learned in this lesson. The following
are your tasks:

Task 1 –My Prayer of Gratitude

Directions: Compose a prayer of gratitude to our Almighty God.
Be guided with the following standards:
DN EARNED
STANDARDS P S VS E
ME POINTS
Recognized whom you are praying with. 0 4 5
Enumerated at least three things you are
0 23 25 27 30
thankful for.
Asked for God’s will. 0 4 5
Enumerated at least three things you
0 23 25 27 30
need.
Asked for forgiveness. 0 4 5
Stated ending clause. 0 6 8 9 10
Observed Standard English. 0 12 13 14 15
TOTAL /100
Legend: DNME – Does Not Meet Expectations; P- Passing; S- Satisfactory;
VS- Very Satisfactory; E- Excellent

My Prayer of Gratitude
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________
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 Task 2- My Credo
Directions:
1. Secure a copy of your school policy. It is usually found at the back
of the school’s old enrolment form.
2. Complete your credo by filling in the blanks.
3. The highest score is 20.
My Credo
In response to the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the Department of
the Education (DepEd) and the _______________________________________ Policy,
(Name of Your School)
I, ___________________________________, the bona fide ______________________
(Complete Name in Uppercase) (School’s Acronym)
Grade _____________________________ student, established My Credo.
(Year and Section)

I. I CHOOSE TO ABHOR the following offenses which are punishable by

suspension or expulsion:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________

II. I CHOOSE TO REACH the following recognitions not just to enhance

ourselves but to manifest that we love our teachers, our Alma Mater, our
parents, and our Almighty God:
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________

III. I CHOOSE TO RESPECT our teachers by:

1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________

IV. I CHOOSE TO RESPECT our fellow classmates and schoolmates by:

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________

V. We CHOOSE TO RESPECT ourselves by:

1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________

____________________________________
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME
Date Signed: ______________________

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 Assessment

Directions: Write the letter that best answers the given question.
1. Which of the following is an example of a frozen style of communication?
A. Anthem B. Essay C. Journal D. Letter
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a frozen style of
communication?
A. Application letter B. Oath C. Creed D. Prayer
3. Which of the following is a fixed speech?
A. Casual B. Conversational C. Formal D. Frozen
4. What kind communication style is presented below?
To all DCNHS media artists:
There will be a solidarity meeting at the Media Arts conference room
on September 25, 2020 at exactly 4:00 p.m. Please secure your copy of the
9th Media Arts Festival guidelines which can be accessed in the 9th Media
Arts Festival Facebook page. Prepare the list of your queries if you have
clarifications. Observe time consciousness.
A. Casual B. Conversational C. Formal D. Frozen
5. How can you identify the frozen style of communication?
A. It is a cold form of communication meant to discourage someone form
participating
B. It is a speech in an official setting
C. It is such as a conversation between friends
D. It is such as a private conversation between two persons who know each
other
Directions: On the space provided, write FROZEN if the statement deals with
a frozen communication style. Otherwise, write BURNT.
__________ 6. Law students recite the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines.
__________ 7. Teachers and DepEd personnel are required to memorize the
DepEd Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
__________ 8. Students joined praying the Oratio Imperata aired by Star Fm
Bombo Radyo after its newscast.
__________ 9. Children singing “Into the Unknown” song from the Disney
movie, Frozen.
__________ 10. National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) finalists delivered
The Journalist’s Creed during the opening ceremony of the
event.

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 Additional Activities

A. Using TikTok app or any available recording gadget, mimic the Movie
and Television Review and Classification and Board (MTRCB) SPG
rating ad.
B. Complete the following famous proverbs, expressions or mottos:
1. ____________________, God created the heavens and the earth.
-Book of Genesis
2. Birds of a feather ____________________.
3. “Unity amidst ____________________.” –Dipolog City Pagsalabuk
Festival theme.
4. To God be the ____________________!
5. A thousand journey begins with a ___________________.-Lao Tzu
6. The Bayanihan to ______________________ Act - (Republic Act
11469)
7. Drop, Cover, and ____________________. –Earthquake Drill
8. Thou shall have no other ________________ before me. (The first of
the Ten Commandments)
9. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a
__________________. That is why it is called a present. – Bil Keane
10. For God so loved the ____________________ that he gave his
____________________ that whoever believes in him should not
perish but have ____________________. (John 3:16)

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What I Know What’s More What I Can Do Additional
I. Activity 1 (Answers vary) Activities
1Triumphant 1. / A. (Performance
2 Echoing 2. / Assessment vary)
3radiant 3. / 1. A B.
4resound 4. X 2. A 1. In the beginning
5grandeur 5. / 3. D 2. flock together
6beats Activity 2 4. A 3. diversity
7Dipolog 1. C 5. A 4. glory
II. 2. D 6. FROZEN 5. single step
8Flag Ceremony 3. B 7. FROZEN 6. to Heal as One
9Prayer 4. A 8. FROZEN 7. Hold on
10Wedding Rite 5. A 9. BURNT 8. gods
10. FROZEN 9. gift
10. world,
begotten son,
everlasting life
Answer Key
References
Book

Sipacio, P. J. et. al. (2016). Oral communication in context for senior high
school. Quezon City, Philippines: C & E Publishing, Inc
Websites

Elcomblus (2018, September 11) Speech styles. Retrieved from

https://elcomblus.com/speech-styles-definition-types-and-examples/
Nordquist, R. (Updated 2019. July 25) What is register in English. Retrieved
from https://www.thoughtco.com/register-language-style-1692038
Requina, C. et al. (2016, December 9) Types of speech style. Retrieved from
https://www.slideshare.net/clairerequinaaraniego/types-of-speech-
style
Rey, M.V. (2019, August 21) What are the five types of speech style or
communication style? Retrieved from
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