Oral Communication

In Context
Grade 11 (1st Semester)

_Workbook_

All Rights Reserved

For Senior High School Milky G. Valencia
2021
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 Types of Speech Styles

_Milky G. Valencia_
A third year student taking up Bachelor of Arts in English
Language Studies in Cagayan State University, Carig Campus,
Tuguegarao City.

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Preface

This workbook focuses on Distinguishing types of Speech Style as one of the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Grade 11 English. This learning material was
patterned on Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional Design wherein learning activities were aligned
with the identified objectives and were sequenced according to their level of difficulty considering
the learners’ needs, interest and abilities.

This is especially made to enhance the students’ knowledge and skills in relation
to the identified learning competency. In this very competitive world that we are in right now,
effective communication is very crucial. Knowing the appropriate manner and style in conversing
with other people is highly encouraged in order not to sound arrogant and rude. Also, this
workbook is designed to help the students become better and responsible speakers. Through this
workbook, students will engage in fun and interesting learning activities and answer varied
exercises and tasks to help them gain mastery of the target competency which will enable them to
effectively use the English Language in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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Acknowledgement

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the following people who have
inspired and supported me in doing this workbook.

To my professor in Instructional Material Evaluation and Development, Dr. Jomel

B. Manuel, for his at most guidance and patience in answering all our queries pertinent to making
this workbook. His initiative of pushing us to create this is highly appreciated because we are being
prepared in the world of teaching.

My parents and siblings for the moral and financial support they had given me.
Their words of encouragement helped me a lot in accomplishing this work book.

My friends and classmates who despite the distance unselfishly shared their
insights.

Foremost, To Our Almighty God, who showered me wisdom, courage, and

strength to make this endeavour a success.

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Table of Contents

1………………………………………………………….. Cover Page

2………………………………………………………….. Title Page and Copyright Page

3………………………………………………………….. Preface

4……………………………………………………….…. Acknowledgement

5……………………………………………….…………. Table of Contents

6………………………………………………………….. How to Use the Workbook

7………………………………………………………….. Body of the Workbook

8….……………………………………………………..... Title

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

8-10……………………………………………………..... Short Discussion of the Topic

Worksheet

11-12….………………………………………………..... . Starter

13-14…………………………………………………….... Reinforcer

15………………………………………………………..…Challenger

References

16-18……………………………………………….……... Answer Key

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How to Use the Workbook

To successfully achieve the objectives of this workbook, kindly do the following:

 Read and follow the instructions in all the learning activities and exercises very carefully,
 Be honest in answering all the learning exercises and activities,
 Write your answers legibly and neatly in your notebook or on a separate sheet of paper
and,

 Seek guidance from your parents, guardians or subject teacher if you encounter difficulty
in accomplishing the learning activities.

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This Workbook focuses on the various ways and situations in which people
communicate. It discusses how a speaker's style of speaking changes depending on the person
whom they are talking with. Furthermore, this workbook is geared towards developing listening
and speaking skills in any situation.

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Title

Types of Speech Styles

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

A. identify the different types of speech styles;
B. appreciate the importance of a suitable approach in every situation; and
C. apply knowledge in jotting down dialogue exchanges that show a type of speech style.

Short Discussion of the Topic

Defining Speech Styles

According to Martin Joos (1976), speech style is the form of language that the speaker
uses which is characterized by the degree of formality from the most formal to the least formal.

There are five types of speech styles according to Joos. These are: Frozen, Formal, Consultative,
Casual and Intimate. Each of these speech styles dictates what appropriate language or vocabulary
should be used during communication.

1. Frozen Style

Frozen style is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events
and ceremonies. It does not require feedback from the audience. The language use in frozen style
is fixed and relatively static. Based from the term “frozen” alone, it means it remains unchanged.
If there are changes, just only revisions and careful development of thoughts and other technical
writing are considered.

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Example: The Lord’s Prayer, Preamble of the Constitution, Marriage Vows, etc.

2. Formal Style

Formal style is a speech style usually used in formal situation where there is a least of shared
background and the communication in this style is largely one way with little or no feedback from
the audience. Formal speech style is intended to share information. Usually in formal style, what
the speaker says is something that has been prepared. Meaning, it is scripted. Also, formal speech
style conforms to establish professional rules and standards and avoids using slang terminology.

Examples: graduation speeches, welcome addresses, meeting and announcements.

3. Consultative Style

Consultative speech style is used in semi-formal communication and it happens in two way
communication. It is basically an unplanned speech since the speaker uses the participation and
feedback of the listener. From the word consultative, there is an expert to consult to. If the
information presented by the speaker is insufficient or unclear, the listener may ask for elaborations
or clarifications.

Example: Communication between teacher-student, doctor and patient, and employer-employee.

4. Casual Style

Casual speech style is used in informal situations and language. There is free and easy participation
of both speaker and listener. Also, slang is quite often used in this style. Casual speech style is a
type of speech used between peers and friends.

Example: Conversation with friends, families, chat rooms, and vlogs.

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5. Intimate Style

Intimate speech style is used in conversations between people who are very close. It uses personal
language codes, certain endearments and slangs.

Examples: Conversation between boyfriend/girlfriend, married couples and very close friends.

Worksheet

Name: ______________________ Score: __________

Year and Section: ___________ Date: ___________

Title
Identifying the types and uses of speech styles in the given situation

Learning Competency
Distinguishes the types of speech styles (N11/12OC-Ifj-17)

Directions

This worksheet consists of three sections (1) Starter, (2) Reinforcer, and (3) Challenger.
Accomplish this task honestly and comprehensively.

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Starter

I. Identify what is being asked.

__________1. It is also known as fixed speech and the most formal style.

__________2. It is a type of speech style that uses formal words and expressions.

__________3. This speech style uses listener’s participation and feedback.

__________4. This style is used in conversations between people who are very close
and know each other quite well.

__________5. This speech style is used in conversation between friends and insiders who
have something to share and have shared background information but don’t have close
relations.

II. Guess the speech style of the following expressions and situations.

1. Commence
2. Gonna
3. Sweetheart
4. Our Father Who Art in Heaven.
5. How could you be an asset in our company?
6. LOL!

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7.

8.

9.

10.

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Reinforcer

Directions: Identify the type of speech style used in the following situations by writing it on the
space provided for, then encircle the letter of the statement appropriate to the given situations.

__________1. Manager to receptionist

A. Ms. Brown, check if the clients are happy.
B. Ms. Brown, as receptionist, you will have to check if our clients
are happy with their stay in the hotel.
C. Ms. Brown, do you think the clients are happy?

__________2. Husband to wife

A. How do you do, Camille?
B. What’s up, honey?
C. Excuse me dear, I was wondering how you were feeling.

__________3. One colleague to another

A. Excuse me, do you think you could possibly give me a hand?
B. Give me a hand.
C. Excuse me, could you give me a hand?

__________4. Student to teacher

A. Explain this to me again.
B. Ma’am, can you please explain this for me?
C. How am I supposed to understand that topic?

__________5. Priest to parishioner

A. The mass is over, you may go.

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B. You can now leave the church.

C. Go forth, the mass is ended.

__________6. Friend to another

A. Well, that was really a good joke.
B. Lol! That was really a good joke.
C. That was really a good joke my dear companion.

__________7. Priest to couple

A. The ceremony is over. You may go.
B. The mass is ended, go in peace.
C. I pronounce you, husband and wife.

__________8. Patient to doctor

A. Excuse me, how do I take this?
B. Doc, could you please explain me this prescription?
C. Kindly explain me this?

__________9. Boyfriend to girlfriend

A. Are you free tonight, babe? Let’s have dinner.
B. I’m wondering if we could go out tonight for dinner?
C. Let’s have dinner tonight.

__________10. Interviewer to interviewee

A. What is your qualification that makes you fit in this position?
B. Point out your qualification for this job.
C. Name your qualifications, please.

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Challenger

Recall what you have watched from your favorite primetime “teleserye” or talk show last
night or the previous night. Choose a certain situation or part that you consider interesting. Write
the dialogue exchanges. Limit your dialogue to 4-6 lines and identify the speech style used in that
particular scenario. Write the dialogue in the space provided below.

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References

Cabrera, D. (July 16, 2019). Types of Speech Styles, published in prezi.com.

Oralcom-wordpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Types of Speech Styles. elcomblus.com

Sipacio, P. & Balgos, A. (2016). Oral Communication in Context (First Edition). C & E
Publishing, Inc.

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Answer Key

Starter
I.
1. Frozen
2. Formal
3. Consultative
4. Intimate
5. Casual
II.
1. Formal
2. Casual/Intimate
3. Intimate
4. Frozen
5. Formal
6. Casual/Intimate
7. Frozen
8. Intimate
9. Formal
10. Consultative

Reinforcer

Formal 1. Manager to receptionist

A. Ms. Brown, check if the clients are happy.
B. Ms. Brown, as receptionist, you will have to check if our clients
are happy with their stay in the hotel.
C. Ms. Brown, do you think the clients are happy?

Intimate 2. Husband to wife

A. How do you do, Camille?
B. What’s up, honey?

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C. Excuse me dear, I was wondering how you were feeling.

Casual 3. One colleague to another

A. Excuse me, do you think you could possibly give me a hand?
B. Give me a hand.
C. Excuse me, could you give me a hand?

Consultative 4. Student to teacher

A. Explain this to me again.
B. Ma’am, can you please explain this for me?
C. How am I supposed to understand that topic?

Frozen 5. Priest to parishioner

A. The mass is over, you may go.
B. You can now leave the church.
C. Go forth, the mass is ended.

Casual 6. Friend to another

A. Well, that was really a good joke.
B. Lol! That was really a good joke.
C. That was really a good joke my dear companion.

Frozen 7. Priest to couple

A. The ceremony is over. You may go.
B. The mass is ended, go in peace.
C. I pronounce you, husband and wife.

Consultative 8. Patient to doctor

A. Excuse me, how do I take this?
B.
I Doc, could you please explain me this prescription?
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C. Kindly explain me this?

Intimate 9. Boyfriend to girlfriend

A. Are you free tonight, babe? Let’s have dinner.
B. I’m wondering if we could go out tonight for dinner?
C. Let’s have dinner tonight.

Formal 10. Interviewer to interviewee

A. What is your qualification that makes you fit in this position?
B. Point out your qualification for this job.
C. Name your qualifications, please.

Challenger

The output of the students will be graded based on the following criteria.
Content: 15%
Organization: 10%
Relevance: 10%
Total: 35 %

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