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Module No. 7
Principles of Speech Writing
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Oral Communication in
Context
Quarter 2 Module 7
Principles of Speech Writing
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
OVERVIEW 1
CONTENT 1
COMPETENCIES 1
GENERAL INSTRUCTION 2
LESSON 1
Objectives 3
Pre-test 3
Activity 1.1 4
Lesson Proper 4
Activity 1.2 7
Activity 1.3 8
Generalization 8
Activity 1.4 8
Self-Check 9
Additional Activity 10
LESSON 2
Objectives 10
Activity 2.1 11
Lesson Proper 11
Activity 2.2 12
Generalization 12
Activity 2.3 12
Self-Check 13
Additional Activity 13
Post Test 14
Answer Key 15
References 16
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What I Need To Know
Congratulations for reaching the last module of this course! This is the
time when you start to write your own speech. Your creativity and writing skills
will be your ally in this part of the subject. Once again, remember to enjoy
while you are learning. Good luck!
Module Content
This module will focus on the principles of speech writing. As the name
implies, you will be doing a lot of writing but do not take it negatively. It is not tiring to
write as long as you focus on the purpose which is to express your ideas and
feelings and convey your message effectively to your listeners.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION
1. Please DO NOT write anything in this module. Write your answer in your
Communication Activity notebook.
2. Read texts carefully so that you can easily comprehend what you are
reading.
3. Answer questions with all honesty. Success does not come from copying
from others. It is made possible by trying hard on your own so that you
can learn even from your mistakes.
4. Review your answers. It is safe to go back and think about what you have
written. This can help you lessen if not avoid errors.
5. Follow instructions given and ask if there is something that you do not
understand.
6. Do the tasks given and do not delay in submitting requirements. This can
help you avoid having a pile of unfinished activities.
7. Feel free to communicate with your teacher. There is no harm in asking
for clarification so that you will not be confused.
8. Remember to review every time you are done answering the activities.
9. Have fun as you learn. This course is very important no matter what your
strand is. When you have fun, you can easily learn the lessons.
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LESSON 1:
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8. Which part explains the topic of your speech?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Title
9. Which part summarizes and emphasizes the topic of your speech?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Title
10. What do you call a list of ideas arranged hierarchically?
a. Outline b. Pattern c. Topic d. Title
What’s New
Activity 1.1 True or False
What Is It
Have you ever written a speech? If not, do you think it is easy
to write a speech? This lesson will help you go through the
process. To be able to write your speech effectively, you must
be able to follow the process correctly. Here is the diagram of
the speech writing process.
The diagram shows that the writing process is not linear but recursive. You
go through it until your speech becomes perfect.
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Let us discuss each in detail.
1. Audience analysis means looking into the profile of your target audience.
You need to do this so that your speech will fit or match your audience.
Profile includes:
a. demography – age range, male-female ration, educational background,
nationality, economic status, and others.
b. Situation – time, venue, occasion, size
c. Psychology – values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial
ideologies and needs
2. Determining the purpose is finding out whether you want to inform, entertain,
or persuade. Sounds familiar? Yes, they are the three types of speech
according to purpose. Your purpose can be general or specific but it is better
if you will be specific.
3. Selecting the topic and narrowing it are also important. Your topic is your
focal point. You need to make it more specific.
4. Data gathering is the part where you collect information from sources about
your topic. You can research in books or surf the internet. Be sure to site
your sources.
5. Selecting a writing pattern will help you to organize your ideas. You can
choose from the following:
6. Making an outline or a hierarchical list of ideas can help you arrange your
thoughts to make it easy for you to write your speech in an organized way.
You can use a table format or a list format.
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Example:
I. Problems on Wastes
A. Environment
B. Health
II. Ways to Resolve
A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Solid Waste Management
7. Creating the body involves writing explanations, examples and details about
the topic you have chosen. Be sure to focus on the main idea.
8. Your introduction must catch the attention of your audience and present the
subject or topic of your speech.
9. The conclusion restates the main point of your speech. You can summarize,
emphasize your point, and call for action. Your goal is to leave a memorable
mark to your audience.
10. Editing and revising is correcting your speech for mechanics such as
grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization and the like. When you edit, be
sure to:
11. Practice makes perfect. When you practice you look at the time and how
you deliver your speech. This helps you see yourself and find out how you
can improve.
Quite a long process! Indeed, but the result is better if you go through the
process. There is no shortcut to a successful speech but there is such a thing as
a Good Speech if you do the steps carefully!
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What’s More
Activity 1.2 Let’s Read
My countrymen:
You have called upon me to assume the highest office within our gift. I accept the
trust humbly and gratefully. My sole determination is to be President for the people.
The office of President is the highest in the land. It can be the humblest also, if
we regard it – as we must – in the light of basic democratic principles. The first of these
principles is the declaration of the Constitution that “sovereignty resides in the people and
all government authority emanates from them.” This simply means that all of us in public
office are but servants of the people.
As I see it, your mandate in the past election was not a license for the selfish
enjoyment of power by any man or group of men. On the contrary, it was an endorsement
of the principle – at times forgotten – that the general welfare is the only justification for
the exercise of governmental power and authority.
Your mandate was a clear and urgent command to establish for our people a
government based upon honesty and morality; a government sensitive to your needs,
dedicated to your best interests, and inspired by our highest ideals of man’s liberty.
We have a glorious past. Now, we must build a future worthy of that past.
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Activity 1.3 Let’s do it
It is time to make your first draft. Follow the steps in the writing process to
write your speech. An example is given below to guide you. Write your answer on
your notebook.
Audience Profile
Purpose
Topic
Pattern to use
Outline
What I Learned
Remember these key points:
What I Can Do
Activity 4. Rewrite it
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Be guided by this rubric scoring guide:
Self-Check!
Great job! You have completed Lesson 1 successfully! Before going to the
next lesson, check the icon that best shows your learning experience.
I have understood the lesson well and I can even teach what I learned
to others.
I have understood the lesson but there are still other things that I
need to review and relearn.
If you checked the first icon, you are ready for lesson 2. If you have checked
the second icon, you need to review the things that you need to relearn. If you have
checked the third icon, it would be best if you read more and ask help from your
teacher, parents or peers in clarifying the lessons that you find difficult. Be honest so
that you will truly improve.
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Additional Activity
I noticed
___________________________________________________
A question I have is
___________________________________________________
I realized
___________________________________________________
LESSON 2:
WRITTEN TO BE SPOKEN
Objectives
Here are the things that you are expected
to learn at the end of this lesson:
1. Use the principles of speech
writing focusing on:
a. Articulation
b. Modulation
c. Stage Presence
d. Facial Expressions
e. Gestures and Movements
f. Rapport with the audience
2. Plan how to deliver the speech "Delta High School" by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - PNNL is licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. To view a
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What’s New
Activity 2.1 What’s in your mind
What Is It
The speech that you have written is not only to be read but
also to be spoken. How should one deliver a speech? Here
are some tips for you!
1. Rapport with audience. Look at your audience in the eye so they will feel
that they are part of your speech. This will also keep their attention and
you will know who are paying attention. Use pauses when you emphasize
the most important words, phrases or sentences. Your pauses should not
last for three seconds.
8. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech. Most importantly, have
fun.
Keep these tips in mind when you present your speech. You will do great!
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What’s More
Activity 2.2 Watch and Learn
Observe and comment on the following aspects. Write your answer on your
COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.
Articulation
Modulation
Stage Presence
Facial Expression
Gestures and movements
Rapport with audience
What I Learned
You have learned these key points:
When you write your speech you also think about how to deliver it.
When you do so, you need to focus on:
Articulation Stage Presence
Modulation Gestures and Movements
Facial Expression Rapports with the Audience
What I Can Do
Activity 2.3 Plan to practice
Get your speech and read it silently. Plan how you would deliver
your speech by doing the following:
1. Underline words that you need to learn and master how to pronounce.
2. Put arrow up if you need to modulate the voice in those parts.
3. Draw emoji to show what facial expression to use.
4. Encircle parts where you have to add gestures.
5. Put a star on parts where you need to pause and walk.
Once you are done, apply what you have written. Remember, practice makes
perfect!
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Self-Check!
Great job! You have completed Lesson 2 successfully! Before going to the
next lesson, check the icon that best shows your learning experience.
I have understood the lesson well and I can even teach what I learned
to others.
I have understood the lesson but there are still other things that I
need to review and relearn.
If you checked the first icon, you have completed module 4 successfully. If
you have checked the second icon, you need to review the things that you need to
relearn. If you have checked the third icon, it would be best if you read more and
ask help from your teacher, parents or peers in clarifying the lessons that you find
difficult. Be honest so that you will truly improve.
Additional Activity
I noticed
_______________________________________________
A question I have is
_______________________________________________
I realized
_______________________________________________
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Vi
s for Enrichment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKPe_jad8qQ
speech writing tips accessed May 14, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGdO_3jlVas
1. What refers to looking at your audience in the eye and having a good
connection with them?
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Rapport d. Gestures
2. Which refers to enunciating the words correctly?
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Rapport d. Gestures
3. What refers to making your voice loud enough to be heard?
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Rapport d. Gestures
4. What involves adding actions and walking while delivering your speech?
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Rapport d. Gestures
5. Which includes standing confidently while you speak?
a. Movements b. Modulation c. Rapport d. Stage Presence
6. Which should NOT be done when you deliver your speech?
a. Eye to eye contact c. Poker face
b. Have pauses d. Vary the pitch
7. Why should you look at your audience in the eye?
a. It will lessen your nervousness.
b. You can make them feel scared.
c. It will make them feel that they are part of your speech.
d. It adds to the beauty.
8. Why should you pause in some parts of your speech?
a. To breathe b. To emphasize c. To relax d. To have effects
9. Why is articulation important?
a. To impress the audience c. To make the message clear
b. To attract attention d. To give a good impression
10. How can you make sure that you are heard by everyone?
a. Articulate words c. make eye to eye contact
b. Modulate voice d. have good stage presence
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Answer Key
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References:
Deped Curriculum Guide. Sipacio and Balgos. Oral Communication in Context.
C&E Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City:2016
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