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Subject: Oral Communication in Context Teacher: Gerry I. Almendras Score:

Lesson: Quarter 1 Week 1 LAS 1

Learning Target: Explains the nature and process of communication. (EN 11/ 12 OC-1a-2)
Reference: Oral Communication in Context Module No. 1 – Nature, Functions and Process of
Communication. Department of Education - Alternative Delivery Mode (DepEd-ADM). First
Edition, 2020. Cagayan de Oro.
LAS Writer: Gerry I. Almendras

Background Information for Learners

Definition of Communication
According to Mc Cornack (2014) as cited by Sipacio and Balgos (2016), communication is a process of sharing
and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channel, context, media, and
cultures. There is a wide variety of contexts and situations in which communication can be manifested. It can be face to
face interaction, a phone conversation, a group discussion, a meeting or interview, a letter correspondence, a class
recitation, and many others.

Nature of Communication
1. Communication is a process.
2. Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and the receiver).
3. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions (nonverbal), or both spoken words
and nonverbal actions at the same time.

Elements of Communication
Speaker- the source of information or message
Message- the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions
Encoding-the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands
Channel- the medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or nonverbal, in which the encoded
message is conveyed
Decoding-the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver
Receiver- the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message
Feedback-the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver
Context- the environment where communication takes place
Barrier- the factors that affect the flow of communication

The speaker generates the idea.

Sheena loves Nicko, her suitor, as a friend.

The speaker encodes an idea or converts the She thinks of how to tell him using their
idea into words or actions. native language.
 She tells him. “Nicko, mahal kita bilang
The speaker transmits or sends out a message. kaibigan.”

The receiver gets the message.

Nicko hears what Sheena says.

The receiver decodes or interprets the He tries to analyze what she means based on
message based on the context the context and their relationship and he is
heartbroken.

He frowns and does not say anything because

The receiver sends or provides feedback. he is hurt.

COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Sender Receiver

Encoding Channel Decoding

Message Message

Feedback Barrier

Activity 1. A Real Sample

List down real examples of communication that occurs around you. The first one is done for you.
Write your answer on the answer sheet.

What Where Who How

1. Talking with friends In school You and You share your experiences and
your feelings.
friends
2.
 3.
4.

Assessment.
Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows. Choose the letter of your answer and write it
in your answer sheet.

1. Which is NOT an element of the communication process?

a) message b) sender c) technology d) receiver
2. In the communication process, decoding takes place
a) by the sender b) when replying c) within the message d) by the receiver
3. An error or mistake in a document due to encoding is a sample of a barrier.
a) true b) maybe c) false d) it doesn't tell
4. Which is NOT a means or medium of communication?
a) phone call b) letter c) e-mail d) environment
5. Johnny has a habit of ignoring the message of his mother. Which element is referring to Johnny's response to the
message?
a) channel b) participation c) context d) feedback
6. When we convert a message into actions, it is called
a) decoding b) encoding c) listening d) feedback loop
7. Communication skills are helpful in…
a) teaching b) asking questions c) listening d) all of the above
8. The School Principal gives his speech during the first School Recognition program. Who is the receiver of the
message?
a) recognition program b) Principal c) the parents d) the students
9. Margie names four ingredients for Kyla to buy at the grocery store. Who is the sender of the message?
a) Kyla b) Margie c) grocery store d) ingredients
10. It is an example of an audience feedback?
a) laughter b) half-closed eyelids c) silence d) all of the above