TXTBK / SLMs + QUA LAS

Textbook / Supplementary LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 6

Materials / Self-Learning
Modules based instruction in ENGLISH
paired with MELC-Based
Quality Assured Learning Quarter ___2___ Week __6_
Activity Sheet (LAS)

Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: Grade 10

Teacher: Date Submitted: __________________

MELC: Deliver a prepared or impromptu talk on an issue employing the techniques in

public speaking (EN10OL-Ii3.16.1:)
Lesson/Topic: Delivering an Impromptu Speech as Public Speaking
Reference/Source: Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature Page: ___________
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Objectives/Subtasks: 1. Define Impromptu Speech

2. Identify the characteristics of Impromptu Speech
Topic: Impromptu Speech and its Charateristics
Activity No: _1__ Title: Impromptu Speech and its Charateristics Day: __1__
KEY CONCEPT: Impromptu Speech- It is a speech which is derived from a Latin
phrase meaning “in readiness”.
Characteristics of Impromptu Speech

1. It is applied to a speech given, a poem recited,

or a song sung without advance notice or warning.
2. It is a short speech delivered with very little to no
preparation.
3.The speaker is given only few minutes to
compose himself to collect or gather
thought or ideas and has no time for practice.

A. Directions: Define impromptu speech by checking the circle that describes the said
type of speech.
It is delivered with very
It is a speech
1. It is given little to no preparation.
given with
through notes or
advance notice or
outlines. warning.
Impromptu Speech

B. Directions: Write YES if the following shows the characteristic of an impromptu

speech. Write NO if not.
Example: NO 1. It is delivered from a given notes or outline.

YES 1. Impromptu speech is made without enough preparation.

YES 2. The speaker is given only few minutes to prepare the speech.

NO 3. It is a speech given, a poem recited, or a song sung with advance notice or

warning.
YES 4. The speaker has no time to practice because the task is given without
advance notice or warning.
YES 5. It is a speech which is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “in readiness.”
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Objective/Subtask: 1. Give the factors of public speaking
Lesson/Topic: Factors of Public Speaking
Reference/Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slideshare.net
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1606514625331000&source=images
KEY CONCEPT:
1. Activity No: 2 Title: Factors of Public Speaking Day: 2
Public speaking is a speech making before
a large body of audience in a formal
situation wherein you, the speakers,
display your talents and eloquence of
oratory.
 It is a communication of ideas using
words and actions to let others know
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https what is happening in your head.
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 It is an art of facing a group of people
and communicating to them your
thoughts and feelings by means of
effective speech.

Factors of Public Speaking

1. PESONALITY
- the quality or state
of being a person

A. ATTITUDE
 Do you show poise and confidence
through good posture while sitting B. PERSONAL GROOMING
or standing?
 As a speaker, is your dress
 Do you stand or sit at ease or are appropriate to the occasion?
you sloppy (messy)?
 Are you neat and comfortable?
 What facial expression do you
 Do you choose clothes that will
show? Alert and attentive?
establish basic similarities with
 Do you communicate a feeling of your audience so that you make
pleasantness because you assume them feel at ease and comfortable
a friendly and an amiable attitude with you?
towards your audience?
 Are your clothes well-pressed?
 Do you appear indifferent? Your shoes well-shined?
Apathetic? Lazy? Subdued? Timid
 Hands and fingernails clean?
or shy?
Is your hair neat and tidy?

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- 2. INTELLIGENCE
- ability to learn or
understand things or
deal with new or difficult
situations
 Common sense – ability to
think and behave in a
Objective/Subtask: 1. Identify the techniques in public speaking
Topic: Techniques in Public Speaking
Reference/Source: English for the 21st Century Learners 10 Page No.: 23-24

KEY CONCEPT:
1. Activity No: 3 Title: Techniques in Public Speaking Day: 3

Public speaking is a speech making before a large body of

audience in a formal situation wherein you, the speaker,
display your talents and eloquence of oratory.

1. Start you speech with a simple, unexpected motivational activity such as asking
a question. Make them laugh, amuse them or move them emotionally.
2. Use simple language. Do not use big words just to impress your audience. Avoid
technical jargons or words that are used by a partiular group of people.
3. Speak at just the right pace – not too fast that your audience is
overwhelmed with onslaught of ideas, not too slow that they get bored.
4. Get straight to the point and interact with your audience.
5. Make sure that your voice is loud enough for everyone to hear.
6. Maintain eye contact with your audience.

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Directions: Below is a pool of ideas about the do’s and don’ts in delivering a speech.
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Identify the techniques in public speaking by checking the statement itself and cross
out those which are not.
Example: 
You may start with a question. x
Speak fast to impress.

 
Always laugh while Start your speech with an Get straight to the point.
x
speaking. activity.

 
Use simple language. Speak at just the right Include your life story in

Do not get the attention of

pace.
Keep speaking while the
x
your speech.
Speak with voice loud
x
your audience.
x
audience are busy. enough to be heard.

 
Leave the stage when you Maintain eye contact. Ask questions and be mad
x
get nervous.
x
when they don’t answer.

Objective/Subtask: 1. Deliver/write a speech on an issue employing the techniques in

public speaking or applying the appropriate writing mechanics.
Lesson/Topic: Delivering/writing an Impromptu Speech
Reference/Source: English for the 21st Century Learners 10 Page No.: 23-24

KEY CONCEPT:
Impromptu Speech is derived from a Latin phrase meaning
Activity No: 4 Title: Delivering/Writing an Impromptu Speech Day: 4
“in readiness.”
It is applied to a speech given, a poem recited, or a song sung
Directions: Choose either you will perform Activity A or Activity B.
A.1 Directions: Watch the impromptu speech that will be sent to your messenger
chatroom and observe how the speaker delivered her speech. Be able to learn the
techniques so you can apply them when it is your turn to deliver. Then, put a check if
the following techniques were observed or applied in the delivery of the speech that you
have listened to. Cross out if not.
Example:
 1. Maintain eye contact with your audience.
1. Start you speech with a simple, unexpected motivational activity such as
asking a question. Make them laugh, amuse them or move them emotionally.

2. Use simple language. Do not use big words just to impress your audience.
Avoid technical jargons or words that are used by a partiular group of people.
3. Speak at just the right pace – not too fast that your audience is overwhelmed
with onslaught of ideas, not too slow that they get bored.
4. Get straight to the point and interact with your audience.

5. Make sure that your voice is loud enough for everyone to hear.

6. Maintain eye contact with your audience.

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A.2 Directions: On the next page is an example of a written speech of Keesh, the leader
of the tribe in the village. Read and study how the text was constructed. Then, use the
checklist below to evaluate the text. Mark the box with check if the following writing
techniques were observed or applied in the composition of the speech. Cross out if not.

Hear me, ye men! Never shall I speak

in the council again, never again till the
men come to me and say, ‘It is well, Keesh, that
you should speak, it is well and it is our wish.’ Take
this now ye men, for my last word. Bok, my father,
and a great hunter. I, too, his son, shall go and hunt
the meat that I eat. And be it known, now, that the
division of that which I kill shall be fair. And no
widow, nor weak one shall cry in the night because
there is no meat, when the strong men are groaning
in great pain for that they have eaten overmuch. And
in the days to come, there shall be shame upon
strong men who
have eaten overmuch. I Keesh, have said it!

/ 1. Start you speech with a simple, unexpected motivational activity such as

asking a question. You can also start with a strong emotional statement.
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 2. Use simple language. Do not use big words just to impress your audience.
Avoid technical jargons or words that are used by a particular group of people.
/ 3. Observe subject-verb agreement in writing.

X 4. Get straight to the point and interact with your readers if possible.

X 5. Make sure that the message you want to convey is clear enough to get.

X
6. Organize your ideas in a manner that the whole text is easy to understand.

Directions: Choose either of the following ways where you are able to perform.

B.1
Directions: Think of a certain topic or issue of your interest and compose a speech
about it. Then, deliver your speech employing the techniques in public speaking. Be
guided by the criteria found on the next page. Record your speech to be submitted in
messenger.

OR

B.2
Directions: Think of a certain topic or issue of your interest and compose a speech
about it. Write your speech in a separate sheet of paper, applying the appropriate
writing techniques. Be guided by the criteria found on the next page. Then, attach your
answer to this activity sheet. 6

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