SHS

Oral Communication
in Context
Semester 1 – Quarter 1 - Module 1:
The Function, Nature, and Process of
Communication
Lesson 2:
Nature of Communication
 Oral Communication in Context – Grade 11
Semester 1 – Quarter 1
Module 1: The Function, Nature, and Process of Communication
LESSON 2: Nature of Communication

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 Oral Communication in Context
Module

MELC 1-Q1. The Function, Nature, and Process of

Communication

First Semester, Module 1

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 INTRODUCTION

To live in this word necessitates communication. Everyday, you deal

with different people. The way you communicate with different individuals
makes or breaks your relationship with them. That is why it is important to
understand what communication really is. This module’s second lesson will
give you the foundational knowledge about communication and will help you
explore its meaning. This module further hopes that after you finish this
material, you already have a better grasp of the nature of communication.

Welcome to the second lesson in Module 1

particularly focusing on the nature of
communication! If you had fun in the previous
lesson, you will surely love this one as well.
So buckle up and enjoy the ride!

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. explain the nature of communication; and
2. write a 200-word essay of your objective observation and evaluation of
the various speakers watched and listened to.

Let us first get to know some words you are

likely to encounter in this module. Answer the
next activity to reveal these words.

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 VOCABULARY LIST

ACTIVITY 1. MATCH AND FILL

Directions: Complete filling in the blanks found in the paragraph below. You
are given the choices of words that you can match with the number
corresponding the blank in the paragraph. Write answers in your notebooks.

Communication is a 1.________ in which a source sends and

encodes a message through a channel to a destination. It is basically two-
way, so there should always be a 2._________ as the source of the
message and the 3._________ as the destination. In the process of
encoding the message, the source/speaker chooses to express the
message through either 4._________ communication – which makes use of
spoken or written words or 5.__________ communication – which makes
use of actions or symbols other than language.

1. LISTENER

2. VERBAL

3. NONVERBAL

4. PROCESS

5. SPEAKER

Answer the pre-test below and find out what

you know about the nature of communication.

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 PRE-TEST

ACTIVITY 2. GAUGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use your
notebook in answering this part.

1. The following statements characterize the nature of communication

EXCEPT:
A. Communication is a process.
B. Communication is only face-to-face.
C. Communication is either written or spoken.
D. Communication is between the speaker and the
receiver.

2. This is the kind of communication that uses symbols that have

universal meaning for all involved in the process.
A. business communication
B. nonverbal communication
C. silent communication
D. verbal communication

3. The following are situations showing Verbal Communication

EXCEPT:
A. Luke winked at Monica.
B. Andrew delivered a speech in front of the class.
C. Lucy called her father through her cellular phone.
D. Mark wrote an excuse letter to his teacher for being
absent yesterday.

4. What is the type of communication is used in this situation: The

teacher discussed the lesson to the class again for remediation
purposes?
A. business communication
B. nonverbal communication
C. silent communication
D. verbal communication

5. Which among the following is an example of a pure nonverbal

communication?
A. Rita reads to the class.
B. Mark finally wrote his letter of resignation.
C. The child waves to his father for attention.
D. The man shouted insulting words to the driver.

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 ACTIVITY 3. MAP IT OUT!
Directions: Using the vocabulary word map below, let us gauge how well
you know about the concept of communication. In every corner of the word
map, there are specific instructions to follow: define the word communication
in your own words; write at least three synonyms of the word; use the word
meaningfully in a sentence; and draw a picture that best depicts it.

Well done in the first set of activities! To learn about

the nature of communication, read lesson 2 and have
fun learning!

LEARNING AND PROCESS ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 4. READ AND LEARN

LESSON 2. NATURE OF COMMUNICATION

The term communication comes from the Latin word ‘communicare’,

which means to share, impart, participate, exchange, transmit or to make
common. As defined by Steven McCornack in his book titled “Interpersonal
Communication and You,“ communication is a process of sharing and
conveying messages or information from one person to another within and

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across channels, contexts, media, and cultures. In order for you to better
understand communication, you have to take a closer look to its nature. As
you explore its nature, you will come across the following features:

Communication is a PROCESS.
Communication is a process in which a source/speaker sends and
encodes a message through a channel to a destination/receiver. The receiver
decodes the message in order to give an appropriate feedback. This process
is dynamic or always changing as it occurs within a context which constantly
varies depending on so many factors like the people involved, the place, the
channels used and the situation. Communication also occurs always with
noise which affects the entire process in one way or another. (This is further
discussed in Lesson 3 of this module).

Communication occurs between TWO OR MORE PEOPLE (the speaker

and the receiver).
Since communication is basically an exchange of ideas or
information, it is two-way – there is a source of the message and a
destination. This can be in a form of a face-to-face interaction, a phone
conversation, a group discussion, and even a letter correspondence.

Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words

(VERBAL), actions (NONVERBAL), or both spoken words and nonverbal
actions at the same time.
Communication has two kinds: verbal and nonverbal. Verbal
communication is the kind of communication that uses symbols that have
universal meaning for all involved in the process. These symbols are known
as language used in both spoken and written communication. Nonverbal
communication, on the other hand, is the use of symbols other than language.
These symbols could be in the form of gestures, bodily actions, facial
expression, eye behavior and many more. Generally, communication takes
place with the combination of verbal and nonverbal elements as one kind
complements the other.

This is one important point in lesson 2:

• Communication is a process that takes place between two or more
people which may either be in written, spoken and other forms apart
from language.

Did you understand the lesson? Try answering the

following activities.
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ACTIVITY 5. UNDERSTANDING ITS NATURE (For average learners)
Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Your answers
should be written in your notebook.

1. Communication ends the moment the receiver decodes the message.

2. Verbal communication includes both spoken and written forms.
3. Waving your hands is an example of a nonverbal communication.
4. Writing a letter of application is a nonverbal communication.
5. A class recitation is an example of verbal communication.

ACTIVITY 6. DEEPENING THE UNDERSTANDING (For advanced learners)

Directions: Having read about the nature of communication, answer the
following items below.

1. Can you consider communication a cycle? Why or why not?

2. Is communication with yourself possible? Why or why not?
3. List down five examples of verbal communication and another five
examples for nonverbal communication.

You are now going to apply what you have

learned from lesson 2 by performing the activity
that follows. Best of luck!

ACTIVITY 7. WATCH AND WRITE

Directions: Observe a communication situation inside your home, or from a
show, movie or video watched on television or YouTube. Write a 200-word
essay of your objective observation and evaluation of the communication
situation watched and listened to. Focus on how the features of the nature of
communication discussed in lesson were used. Be guided by the rubric
provided.

Essay Rubric

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
The essay is organized and well-structured.
The observation and evaluation are objective.
The essay uses appropriate length.
The essay is free from grammar errors.
Total

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ACTIVITY 8. WONDER AND PONDER
Directions: Share your insights about the lesson by completing the following
sentence prompts:

Before reading this module, I thought that communication is _____________

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

After reading this module, I have realized that _________________________

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

You have reached the end of this module. You

did very well in all the activities found here.
Answer the remaining activities to finally assess
what you have learned. Good luck!

POST TEST

ACTIVITY 9. ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write it in
your notebook.

1. This is the type of communication that uses symbols other than

language.
A. business communication
B. verbal communication
C. nonverbal communication
D. silent communication

2. What is the function of communication in this situation: The city

mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public
forum?
a. control
b. information dissemination
c. motivation
d. social interaction

3. Which among the following situations is an example of non-verbal

communication?
A. The secretary wrote the letter to close the deal.
B. The teacher read her instructions for the students.

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 C. His grandfather patted his back after doing a great
job.
D. Michael asked his seatmate about the assignment for
the day.

4. The following characterizes the nature of communication EXCEPT:

A. Communication is a process.
B. Communication is only face-to-face.
C. Communication is either written or spoken.
D. Communication is between the speaker and the
receiver.

5. Which of the following communication situations is an example of a

verbal communication?
A. Randy wrote a very long letter of apology.
B. Manny sits so close to Irene because he likes her.
C. The deaf-mute boy wrote on a paper his thoughts.
D. The little girl pointed at the teddy bear she likes at a
toy store.

ACTIVITY 10. CLUSTER YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Directions: Create a word map of the lessons on the nature, process
and functions of communication. Below the concept map, write a brief
explanation of the connection of all the concepts.

Are you up for some extra challenge?

Check out your assignment.

ASSIGNMENT

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
Read different views of the nature of communication from this link:
https://www.iedunote.com/nature-of-communication. Write a summary of the
information found in this link.

Congratulations for finishing this module!

Once again, you have proven your great
desire to learn. Keep it up until the next!

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School). 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.,
Department of Education. Oral Communication in Context (For Senior High
REFERENCE
Vocabulary List
ACTIVITY 1. MATCH AND FILL
1. PROCESS
2. SPEAKER
3. LISTENER
4. VERBAL
5. NONVERBAL
Pre-Test:
ACTIVITY 2. GAUGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
ACTIVITY 3. MAP IT OUT!
Answers may vary
Learning and Process Activities
ACTIVITY 4. READ AND LEARN
ACTIVITY 5. UNDERSTANDING ITS NATURE
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. T
ACTIVITY 6. DEEPENING THE UNDERSTANDING
Answers may vary.
ACTIVITY 7. WATCH AND WRITE
Answers may vary.
ACTIVITY 8. WONDER AND PONDER
Answers may vary.
Post Test
ACTIVITY 9. ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
ACTIVITY 10. CLUSTER YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Answers may vary.
ANSWER KEY