Senior High School

MANDAUE CITY DIVISION

Plaridel St., Centro, Mandaue City

ComKno2
DRILLS ON THE VARIOUS MODEL OF
COMMUNICATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

SELF-LEARNING KIT
 FOREWORD

Man’s existence becomes more meaningful with the

presence of communication, wherein thoughts, opinions and
feelings are expressed and heard. Moreover, it is in the process
of communication that one acquires and shares information.

This ComKno2(Communication Knowledge 2) Self-

Learning Kit will help you understand the various models of
communication.

I’m sure you’ll have the time of your life while learning about
the models of communication!

So, delve into the pages and

think on your feet!

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CONTENT STANDARD

The learner understands the nature and elements of oral

communication in context.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner designs and performs effective controlled and

uncontrolled oral communication activities based on context.

LEARNING COMPETENCY

In this lesson, you are expected to:

Differentiate the various models of

communication. (EN11/12OC-Ia-3)

*Identify the elements of communication;

*Compare and contrast the different
models of communication;
*Present local scenarios in discussing
and demonstrating the different
models of communication;
*Create a Venn diagram that explains the
differences and similarities of the
different models;

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This ComKno is consists of six drills:

• 1. LETS’ REVIEW! - identification through crossword puzzle drill

• 2. DISCOVERING UNIQUENESS! - compare and contrast drill using table

• 3. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! - compare and contrast drill using venn diagram

• 4. MY SPEAKING EXPERIENCE! - writing drill

• 5. TALK SOME MORE! - writing drill

• 6. POINTS TO REMEMBER! - sentence completion drill

I. WHAT HAPPENED?

Have you heard a story of a room full of treasures?

A certain room in Mandaue City is filled with treasures. This
room is cared by a kind and generous woman. She is inviting everyone
to get those treasures so everybody will become rich. The only condition
she asks for those interested is for them to learn the different models of
communication.

Wow! It sounds very interesting. I could not imagine

that there is still a room of treasures; much more, that the
owner wants to share these treasures to those who
successfully accomplished the task.

Then, you have to believe. If you want to become

wealthy, start accomplishing the task now.

I guess everybody, including me, wants to become

rich. How can I pass this? I only know the nature, process
and functions of communication. I still don’t have an idea on
what these communication models are?

It is not a problem. Your teacher can help you learn these

models of communication. What are you waiting for? Go! Understand
fully what communication is by studying its different models.

Okey! See you soon. Surely, by that time I am already rich.

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I. WHAT TO KNOW?

Now, introducing the various MODELS OF

COMMUNICATION

1. Shannon-Weaver Model

Known as the mother of all communication models, the

Shannon-Weaver model (1949) depicts communication as a linear or
one-way process consisting of five elements: a source (producer of
message); a transmitter (encoder of message into signals); a channel
(signals adapted for transmission); a receiver (decoder of message
from the signal); and a destination.

This model, however, has been criticized for missing one

essential element in the communication process: feedback. Without
feedback, the speaker will not know whether the receiver understands
the message or not.

Shannon-Weaver Model

Fig. 1 Shannon-Weaver Model

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 2. Transaction Model

Unlike the Shannon-Weaver Model, which is one-way

process, the Transaction Model is a two-way process with the
inclusion of feedback as one element. This model is more interactive.
There is a collaborative exchange of messages between
communicators with the aim of understanding each other. It also
shows that a barrier, such as noise, may interfere with the flow of
communication.

Transaction Model

Fig. 2 Transaction Model

3. Schramm Model

Schramm (1954) modified the Shannon-Weaver Model. What

has Schramm added to the Shannon-Weaver Model? Is the new
model more comprehensive? Why do you think so? How is it different
from or similar to the Transaction Model?

Schramm Model

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 Fig. 3 Schramm Model

4. Aristotle Model

Aristotle, a great philosopher, introduced the earliest mass

communication model called “Aristotle’s Model of Communication”.
This model discovered the importance of audience role in
communication chain. Furthermore, this is more focused on public
speaking than interpersonal communication.

Aristotle Model of Communication is formed with 5 basic

elements: Speaker, Speech, Occasion, Audience and Effect.

Aristotle advises speakers to build speech for different

audience on different time (occasion) and for different effects.

Aristotle Model

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 Fig. 4 Aristotle Model

5. Eugene White Model

The Eugene White model implies a step-by-step sequence of

events that starts with thinking in the mind of the speaker and ends
with monitoring also by the speaker. Communication is a repetitive,
cyclical event but the dynamic quality of interaction is not depicted.
The speaker is the originator of the communication process and the
listener is a passive reactor who does not initiate communication.

Eugene White Model

Eugene White Model has eight stages of oral communication:

Thinking– a desire, feeling, or an emotion provides a speaker a

stimulus to communicate a need.
1.

Symbolizing– before he can utter sounds, a speaker has to

know the code of oral language with which to represent his
2. ideas and in order to make his selection.

Expressing– the speaker then uses his vocal mechanism to

produce the sounds of language accompanied by his facial
3. expression, gestures, and body stance.

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 Transmitting– waves of sound spreading at 1,000 feet per
second and waves of light traveling at a speed of 186,000
miles per second carry the speaker’s message to his
4. listeners.

Receiving– sound waves impinge upon the listener’s ears

after which the resulting nerve impulses reach the brain via
the auditory nerve; light waves strike the listener’s eyes after
5. which the resulting nerve impulses reach the brain via the
optic nerve.

Decoding– the listener interprets the language symbols he

receives and thinks further.
6.

Feedbacking– the listener may manifest overt behavior like a

nod, smile, or yawn or he may not show any behavior at all
7. (covert behavior like fast heartbeat, a poker face, etc.)

Monitoring– while the speaker watches for signs of reception

or understanding of his message among his listeners, he is
also attuned to what’s going on inside him; the speaker is
8. receiving and decoding messages about himself from his
audience in order to adjust to the particular situation.

Fig. 5 Eugene White Model

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 SCORE:
ACTIVITY 1: LET’S REVIEW! /9

Directions: Complete this Crossword Puzzle on the elements of

communication by reading the clues and then putting in
the appropriate responses.

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 ACTIVITY 2: DISCOVERING UNIQUENESS SCORE:
/50

Directions: Present the uniqueness of ach of the models of

communication by using the compare and contrast table.
Draw a happy face icon ( ) in each of the element present
in the model and then write a short description at the
bottom of each model. The perfect score is 50. There will
be a 1 point deduction for every missing or wrong answer/
information.

Compare and Contrast Table

Elements MODELS
Shannon- Transaction Schramm Aristotle Eugene
Weaver White
Speaker

Message

Encoding

Channel

Decoding

Receiver

Feedback

Context

Barrier

Short
Description
about the
model
(Strenghts or
Weaknesses)

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ACTIVITY 3: TAKE A CLOSER LOOK SCORE:
/50
Directions: Create a Venn diagram that explains the differences
and similarities of the three models; Transaction,
Schramm and (choose 1 model to make it three).
Make your output creative (use colors, pictures, cut-
outs….). Your output will be graded according to the
following criteria: content-25, creativity-15, impact-10. The
total score is 50 points.

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 SCORE:
ACTIVITY 4: MY SPEAKING EXPERIENCE! /40

Directions: Think of an event wherein you were asked to talk in

front of the public. Using the 5 basic elements of
Aristotle’s Model of Communication, narrate your
experience. You can garner 40 points in this activity just
make sure that you presented correct content (20) and
have not committed error in spelling (10) and
grammar (10).

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 ACTIVITY 5: TALK SOME MORE! SCORE:
/8
Directions: Create a situation wherein there is a need for you
to ask money from a member of the family in order to buy
something. Present that situation using the eight stages of oral
communication by Eugene White. You are given 1 point in every
stage.

Thinking

Symbolizing

Expressing

Transmitting

Receiving

Decoding

Feedbacking

Monitoring

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 SCORE:
ACTIVITY 6: POINTS TO REMEMBER! /15
Directions: Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Choose
your answers from the words inside the box. Some words can be
used twice.

listener response transaction Warren Weaver

cyclical feedback Claude Shannon Shannon-Weaver
speaker graphically Wilbur Schramm field of experience

1. A ________________ helps the speaker know that the message has been
received.
2. The ________________chooses his purpose, crafts the message accordingly,
and decides how to deliver it.
3. The result of monitoring by the speaker of the listener’s response
is__________________.
4. The ________________receives the message.

5. Eugene White’s model of communication is ________________.

6. ________________ proposed the linear communication model.

7. The two-way process model with the inclusion of feedback as one element is
________________ model.
8. The father of Mass communication is ________________.

9-10. In Eugene White’s model of communication, he introduces the concept of

________________which is the ________________ of the listener as
monitored by the Speaker.

11-12. Schramm’s model transforms the message into the

________________which is passed from the source to the ________________.

13-14. The Telephone model that talks about the concept of “noise” which
interferes with communication is established by ________________ and
________________ .

15. The best way to understand communication is to see it ________________.

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 III. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Through the different models,

which visually represent the
concept, communication can be
best understood.

Wow! I know you could make it!

You’ve now shown a better understanding of communication! You
should really thank these intelligent folks for making these different
models, which then greatly helped us understand communication
both in concept and in everyday application.

Now, you can add up your scores! If you summed up a

ACTIVITY:
1. LETS’ REVIEW!
2. DISCOVERING UNIQUENESS!
3. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK!
4. MY SPEAKING EXPERIENCE!
5. TALK SOME MORE!
6. POINTS TO REMEMBER!
TOTAL SCORE - ___/172
score of 129 and above,
CONGRATULATIONS!
WELCOME to the Mandaue
- ___/9 City Public Library! You can now
start reaping the golden
-___/50 treasures of knowledge that you
get from reading books, so you
- ___/50 can become mentally wealthy.
It’s wonderful to be RICH with
- ___/40 knowledge!
If you scored below 129,
- ___/8
don’t you fret! You still have
- ___/15 enough time to try the drills
again.
Keep learning about
ComKno2!

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REFERENCES:
DepEd, Oral Communication in Context for Senior High
School, Quezon City, C&E Publishing, Inc., 2016, 2-15

Ramona S. Flores, Oral Communication in Context,

Philippines, Rex Book Store, 2016, 5-8.

Allen L. Montenegro, et al, Integrated English for

Effective Communication, Philippines, Phoenix
Publishing House, 2016, 7-8.

https://www.communicationtheory.org/aristotle%E2%80
%99s-communication-model/

https://www.coursehero.com/file/p5uv9jm

https://prezi.com/oox5vmsily1w/communication-models/

https://prezi.com/-e0u6th7w0vl/the-four-models-of-
communication/

https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/chapter-1-
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https://www.slideshare.net/hmmh26/nature-elements-
models-and-functions-of-communication

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 MANDAUE CITY DIVISION
Plaridel St., Centro, Mandaue City

NIMFA D. BONGO, Ed.D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

ESTELLA B. SUSVILLA, Ed.D.

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

JAIME P. RUELAN, Ed.D.

Chief Curriculum and Implementation Division

ISMAELITA N. DESABILLE, Ed.D.

LRMDS, Education Program Supervisor

MERCEDITA M. DEMORAL, Ed.D.

Education Program Supervisor in English

FARAH J. JUDAYA
Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist

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 People communicate for all different reasons; and whatever it is,
competence in expressing oneself is of a great necessity.

This ComKno2 will surely bring out the best in you, and look for the
best in everything. Like its name- Com Kno, you have time to help
yourself understand communication and learn how to communicate in
context excessively and uncontrollably.

In this SLK, learn the MODELS of COMMUNICATION, and get

ready to go and interact beyond horizon, with no effort and with laudable
accomplishment.