Learning Package

in Oral Communication
(HMS A and B/STEM A and B/ABM)

The Nature and Process of Communication

Senior High School Department

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Prepared by: Gian Glofhel T. Wee | gian@sjsfi.education.ph Academic Year: 2021-2022

 LEARNING PACKAGE NUMBER 1:
The Nature and Process of Communication

Good Day and Welcome to this week’s Learning

Experience! Be grateful and motivated to explore
and practice the things that you can learn.

As a social being living in this social world, we socialized in different forms expressing
different ideas through communication. Communication is vital in one's life for it is one of
the primary ways to deal with others. We use it for many reasons and in many ways.

In connection to this, this learning module will guide you to unveil the learnings that
you need to know about communication. This module covers the function, elements, and
process of communication. It will give insights regarding, how human being use
communication as it upholds and develops other aspects of human life.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

1. “What is the importance of learning communication?”

LESSON COVERAGE:

Lesson 1-Function of Communication

Lesson 2- Elements of Communication

Lesson 3- Process of Communication

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 PRE-ASSESSMENT

Let’s find out how much you already know about the functions of communication. Select the letter
that you think best answers the question. Please answer all items.

1. All of the following are functions of communication, EXCEPT:

A. Control
B. Networks
C. Motivation
D. Emotional Expression

2. One of the functions of communication that is used to regulate the pace and flow of
conversations.
A. Motivation
B. Information
C. Control
D. Social Interaction

3. All the following are samples of verbal cues, EXCEPT:

A. Eye Contact
B. Uh-huh!
C. Hello, how are you?
D. None of the above
4. Raising the index finger is an example of:
A. Verbal cue
B. Nonverbal cue
C. Written Communication
D. Informal Function
5. An exchange takes place between two or more people for social fulfillment.
A. Regulation
B. Social Interaction
C. Emotional expression
D. Culture
6. One of the functions of communication that is used to target the heart of the audience.
A. Emotional expression
B. Informative
C. Regulation
D. Social interaction

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 7. Despair and sorrow are an example of:
A. Motivation
B. Inspiration
C. Emotional expression
D. All theabove
8. Use to encourage oneself and others in various situations
A. Information
B. Emotional expression
C. Motivation
D. Feedback
9. You are giving the exact details to a stranger is an example of:
A. Motivation
B. Information
C. Regulation
D. Emotional
10. Signage’s are example of:
A. Emotional expression
B. Control
C. Social interaction
D. Nonverbal communication

Lesson 1: Function of Communication

In this lesson, you will identify the features of the Nature and Process of Communication.
The value of OBEDIENCE will also be integrated in this lesson, as you will faithfully follow
the instructions in doing the activity.

I. LEARNING TARGETS:
At the end of this lesson, YOU CAN: Explain the function of communication by:
1. Defining communication
2. Explaining the functions of communication
3. Showing the functions of communication

II. LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

A. Focusing Activities
a. Priming Activity
Title of the Activity: Recall

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 Instructions:
1. Try to imagine the happiest moment in your life.
2. Why do you consider it to be the happiest moment?

b. Activation of Prior Knowledge

Title of the Activity: “Free-Writing”
Instructions:
1. Pick one picture and make a short skit/ dialogue
2. Use the appropriate emotions in delivering the dialogue

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 c. Guided Questions:
1. What comes into your mind when you see the pictures?
2. Have you experienced the same scenario in reality?
3. Cite examples showing that the pictures are possible to happen in reality.

d. Linking Statement:

Very good! Most of you depicted and stated that the pictures presented show different
stories. It gives us an idea that within the pictures, interaction is present. Interaction
always involves in any communication activity between and among humans. Human
communication is like a tool that has a function like a car or motorcycle. Its function is to
make our life easy in channeling, transporting, and delivering message. In this lesson,
you will work in dyad and learn about communication. Also at the end of this lesson you
will be able to explain the function of communication.

III. GUIDED INSTRUCTION

A. Concept Notes:

Communication
-Communication- is about sending and receiving information or the transmission of information
and meaning from one party to another through using shared symbols.

-Communication refers to how human put communication, primarily language to use.

Types of Function of Communication

Regulatory/Control-Use of communication
to influence the behavior of others.

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 Social Interaction- Use of communication to
form and develop relationships.

Motivation- Use of communication to express

wants, needs, desires, and sentiments.

Information Dissemination- Use of

communication to give facts and information.

Emotional Expression- Use of

communication for showing feelings.

B. Checking for Understanding:

Title of Activity: Short Response Essay
Instructions:
1.You will answer the following questions in not more than 3 sentences.
Questions:
1. What is the importance of communication in your own word?

2. What are the five (5) function of communication? How can we identify it?

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 IV. GUIDED PRACTICE

A. Productive Collaboration

Title of Activity: Plus Connect

Instructions:
1. Work with your partner.
2. Assign who will be Member #1 and #2.
3. In the graphic organizer, member #1 will first fill out the left box with ideas
about the functions of communication. After member #1, the right box will be
filled out by member #2 giving an example of the said function of
communication stated by member #1.
4. Write your answer on the worksheet provided for this lesson. Your worksheet
must include the answers of both member #1 and member #2

Member #1 Member #2

Function
s of
Commu
nication

B. Processing Questions
1. What are the function of communication?
2. What is the importance of communication in our daily lives?

Reflection
Today you have learned about the functions of communication, it is indeed very vital for us to
understand how is the process and the function of communication. Through the process of
communication, we can understand the wonder of how God made how we communicate to each
other.

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 V. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Title of Activity: Short Skit

Instructions:

1. Choose at least 2 functions of communication

2. Create a short dialogue between two people with at least 6 lines

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not

an act but a habit”
-Aristotle

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 Lesson 2: Nature and Process of Communication

In this lesson, you will identify the features of the Nature and Process of Communication.
The value of OBEDIENCE will also be integrated in this lesson, as you will faithfully follow
the instructions in doing the activity.

I. LEARNING TARGETS:

At the end of this lesson, YOU CAN: Explain the nature of communication by:
1. Defining Communication by different authors
2. Identifying the element of communication
3. Simulating the process of communication

II. LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

A. Focusing Activities

a. Priming Activity

⮚ Relax and close your eyes

⮚ Inhale and Exhale
⮚ Choose an emoji that represents your emotion today

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 b. Activation of Prior Knowledge

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq6Y1S7N8tI

c. Guided Questions:

1. Are you familiar with the video presented?

2.What can you say about the video?

d. Linking Statement:

You said that the video presented was about a man who liked a woman. This woman doesn’t
speak and hear because she had a hearing problem. The man was trying to communicate and
court her however he failed. Just like the video presented earlier, you were able to relate the
video which is all about the communication. Communication is a process that needs effort if
you want to get the attention of someone just like the situation in the video. The man thought
that a woman was strict and didn’t want to disturb but he found out that she was deaf and
unable to speak. So, what he did was, he made an effort to catch his attention to a woman.
Hence, in this lesson you will be working in dyad, and learn about the different elements of
communication also at the end of this lesson each partner will be given a definition written
on a strip of paper about “COMMUNICATION” and be able operationally define from
different authors. Each partner will be given 5 to 7 minutes to discuss

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 III. GUIDED INSTRUCTION
A. Concept Notes:

Nature of Communication
Communication as a PROCESS

Communication is INTERACTIVE occurs between two or more people (Speaker and the
Receiver)

Communication is SYMBOLIC it can be express through written or spoken words, actions

(Non Verbal), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time.

Elements of Communication
Speaker/ Sender Convey the messages

Message Ideas or thoughts that are transmitted

Listener/ Receiver Hear the signals and convert the symbols into
thought
Channels Refers to the medium through which the
message is sent
Feedback Refers to the message transmitted by the
receiver
Noise Anything that reduces the quality of signal
sent by the sender

B. Checking for Understanding:

Title of Activity: Short Skit
Instructions:

1. Write a dialogue between two people with at least 10 lines.

2. The dialogue must show all the elements of communication
3. Your answers should be placed on your worksheet.

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 IV. GUIDED PRACTICE

A. Productive Collaboration

Title of Activity: Number Heads

Instructions:
1. Work with your partner in dyad.
2. Each pair will be given a definition written on a strip of paper about
“communication” from different authors.
3. Each member will have his/her assigned number.
4. Each representative will be given 5 to 7 minutes to discuss their assigned
theory per partner.
5. At random, your assigned number will be called. The person who is assigned
on that number will stand and give his/her own definition of communication
based on the given strip of paper.

B. Processing Questions
1. How does communication affect you?
2. Why do we need communication?
3. Is communication present when you had the activity?

Reflection
In today’s lesson you learned the process of communication and the importance of each element.
Every element of communication matters for it has its purpose. In life we often encounter
problems that we mistakenly take for granted, we usually deny those simple instructions instead
of doing it we just turn blind eye as if we didn’t see or hear something, just like when we are
scolded instead of listening to the mistakes that we did and grow with the advice that is being
utter, we often take things for granted.

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 V. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Title of Activity: Define it!

Instructions:

1. Fill in the cloud with the words that you can think of that defines the word
communication. After filling out the cloud, you are now going to make your own
definition about the word “COMMUNICATION” and explain its elements.

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one

thinks of changing himself”

-Leo Tolstoy

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 Lesson 3: Dimensions of Communication

In this lesson, you will discover and understand why do we need to be alone and talk to
ourselves, go to our friend and share our feelings. The value of LEADERSHIP will also be
integrated in this lesson, as you will cooperate in doing the activity.

I. LEARNING TARGETS:

At the end of this lesson, YOU CAN: Explain the Dimension of Communication by:
1. Listing the types of communication
2. Identifying the types of communication
3. Demonstrating the types of communication

II. LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

A. Focusing Activities

a. Priming Activity

∙ How are you? Did you sleep well at night?

∙ Relax and feel the air
∙ Inhale and Exhale for 5 times
∙ Do you feel better now?

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 b. Activation of Prior Knowledge

c. Guided Questions:

1. Are you familiar with this diagram presented?

2. What can you say about this?

d. Linking Statement:

What you said earlier were correct. Communication has its own elements and
these make the communication process function well. To have an effective
communication there must be sender, message, channel, receiver and feedback.
With that, you will work in dyad and learn about the dimensions of
communication. Also at the end of the lesson you will be able to explain the
dimension of communication by listing the types of communication, identifying
the types of communication, and demonstrating the types of communication.

III. GUIDED INSTRUCTION

A. Concept Notes:

Types of Communication
1. Intrapersonal Communication
∙ Involves talking with your own self. It may also involve deliberation where you think about your
decisions or possible courses of action.
∙ It may also involve meditation to yourself, where you think about your life and what is involved
in it.

2. Interpersonal Communication
∙ It involves talking to one or a limited number of people.
∙ This requires you to adjust your speech to suit the character and personality of the person or
people you talk to.

3. Public

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 ∙ Involves communicating to a whole group of people with very varied traits, background,
interests, and persuasions. It requires a lot of background explanation in expressing your ideas.
4. Intercultural
∙ Involves communicating with a person or group of people who may not share the same
assumptions and values as that of yours and may have different associations with the symbols you
take for granted as having a particular meaning.

B. Checking for Understanding:

Title of Activity: Short Response Essay
Instructions:

1. You will answer the following questions in not more than 3 sentences.

1. What type of communication that you usually do/ show in real life?
2. How would you encourage others who are intrapersonal when it comes to
communication?

IV. GUIDED PRACTICE

A. Productive Collaboration

Title of Activity: Think-Pair-Share

Instructions:
1. Work with your partner.
2. Assign who will be member 1 and member 2
3. Each member should list down other kinds of noise that may affect the way a
message is delivered to the receiver.
4. Member 1 will explain the listed ideas of member 2 and vice versa.
5. Write your answer on the space provided below.

Member 1 Member 2
Idea Explanation
Ex. Videoke Videoke interferes the transmission
of message
Explanation Idea
Idea Explanation
Explanation Idea

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 B. Processing Questions
1. How can we avoid these kinds of noise when communicating?
2. What are some ways through which we can have better communication?

3. How did you find the activity? Was it helpful for you to
understand the lesson?

Reflection
Have you been tried to deliver a message incorrectly to your love ones or other
people that leads conflict? This lesson, taught you the nature and process of
communication and you were identified the key components of it and described the
whole process of communication. As a leader, what do you think would happen if you
miscommunicate to others?

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 V. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Title of Activity: Puzzle time

Instructions:

1. Guess the words described below. Correct answers are hidden in the letter box.
Write your answer on the line. After guessing the words, in 3 to 5 sentences explain
the process of communication

Questions:
_____________________ 1. It involves talking to yourself. It may involve
deliberation, where you think about your decisions or possible courses of action.
_____________________ 2. It involves talking to one or a limited number of people.
_____________________ 3. It involves communicating to a wide group of people with
very varied traits, background, interests, and persuasions.
_____________________ 4. It involves communicating with a person or group of
people who may not share the same assumptions, values, allegiances as that of yours
and may have different associations with the symbols you take for granted as having a
particular meaning.
_____________________ 5. It is a face to face conversation with one or more people.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L C

Q N C A B B O O K L A B E L

F A T H E R I N G L I S D E

I U B E N P U B L I C E R R

E N G L R I S H I O G G B L

A I N T R A P E R S O N A L

N I N G L O V E I N J S I I

G I N T E R C U L T U R A L

“What Worries you, Master You.”

-John Locke

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 REFERENCES:

Anudin, A.G. and Pena, R.S. (2016). Oral Communication: VIBAL GROUP INC. Context:
PHOENIX PUBLISING HOUSE INC

Fernandez, A.M.O. and Suarez, E.E.L. (2016). Speak and Listen in Quipper
Study Guide: Oral Communication in Context Unit 2: Intercultural
Communication

ONLINE SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ox5LhIJSBE June 30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq6Y1S7N8tI

https://quizlet.com/53446381/oral-communication-mid-term-flash-cards/

Photo Courtesy

https://bit.ly/36I6hcs

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https://bit.ly/36LYoCU

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 POST-ASSESSMENT

1. One of the functions of communication that is used to target the heart of the audience.

A. Emotional expression

B. Informative

C. Regulation

D. Social interaction

2. Despair and sorrow are an example of:

A. Motivation
B. Inspiration
C. Emotional expression
D. All the above
3. Use to encourage oneself and others in various situations
A. Information
B. Emotional expression
C. Motivation
D. Feedback
4. You are giving the exact details to a stranger is an example of:
A. Motivation
B. Information
C. Regulation
D. Emotional
5. Signage’s are example of:
A. Emotional expression
B. Control
C. Social interaction
D. Nonverbal communication
6. All of the following are functions of communication, EXCEPT:
A. Control
B. Networks
C. Motivation
D. Emotional Expression

7. One of the functions of communication that is used to regulate the pace and flow of
conversations.
A. Motivation
B. Information
C. Control

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 D. Social Interaction

8. All the following are samples of verbal cues, EXCEPT:

A. Eye Contact
B. Uh-huh!
C. Hello, how are you?
D. None of the above
9. Raising the index finger is an example of:
A. Verbal cue
B. Nonverbal cue
C. Written Communication
D. Informal Function
10. An exchange takes place between two or more people for social fulfillment.
A. Regulation
B. Social Interaction
C. Emotional expression
D. Culture

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