LEARNERS ACTIVITY SHEET

IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

GRADE 11

QUARTER 1 WEEK 5

TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

LUCIA L. ESONG
Developer

What You Need to Know

There is never a day that you do not communicate. It could be a group discussion,
Facebook status update, dinner conversation with someone you are interested in, or
small talk with a family member. In this case, it is necessary for you to understand
the concept of speaking in a variety of communication situation and the number of
people you are communicating with.
Since you have already learned the various components of communication in the
previous modules, this time you are going to look at speech context and find out
how to act appropriately in the different communication situations.
Tell Me What You Know
Let me check what you know about context. Pick out four words in the box
that is similar in meaning or synonymous to context. There are 5 related words.

Enviroment situation conditions

setting circumstances communication
interpretation concept understanding

Concept Definition
Context when referring to speech communication is the surroundings, circumstances,
environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event.
(LumenLearning.com/Elements of Communication).
According to DeVito (2005), “Context refers to the setting in which the communication takes place.
Context helps to establish meaning and can influence what is said and how it is said.”

Lesson Discussion
Types of Speech Context
1. Intrapersonal – This refers to a type of communication that is focused on one person,
where the speaker acts both as the sender and as the receiver of the message. The
message is made up of thoughts and feelings while the medium is the brain that processes
what you think and feel. (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)
2. Interpersonal – This refers to the type of communication that takes place between and
among people and creates a personal relationship between and among them. Normally, it
includes two individuals, and it can vary from casual and very personal to formal and
impersonal. (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)

Types of Interpersonal Communication

A. Dyad Communication – communication that happens between two people.
(Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)
Examples:
• You consoled your brother who was feeling down.
• A conversation between your father and mother about the latest announcement of your
Barangay Chairman.
B. Small Group– This applies to interactions involving at least three but not
more than twelve people engaged in face-to-face interactions to achieve the
desired goal. In this type of conversation, all participants can freely express
their ideas throughout the discussion. (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)
 Examples:
• You are having a discussion with your two brothers about the surprise party you are
planning for your Mom’s birthday.
• Kathlyn who came back from the United States called her three brothers and four
sisters and announced that she is getting married.

3.Public Communication– This type refers to a communication that enables you to send or
deliver a message before a crowd. The message can be transmitted for informative or persuasive
purposes. "In public communication, unlike interpersonal and small groups, the channels are more
exaggerated. The voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is
larger” (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 19).
Examples:
• Delivering a graduation speech to your fellow graduates.
• You were elected as the new SSG president of your school and were given a
chance to deliver a message of gratitude to your fellow students.

4.Mass Communication – This refers to communication through television, radio, newspapers,

magazines, books, billboards, the internet, and other types of media.
Examples:
• You are watching a televised briefing of IATF on COVID-19.
• You have recorded a commentary for your school’s Online Discussion of the
pandemic and uploaded it in your social media account.

Verbal and Non-verbal Behavior in a Speech Context

Different speech context whether it is intrapersonal, interpersonal, public or mass communication
requires different approaches. Though there might be some occasional similarities, you should at
least know how to behave and respond to various speech contexts appropriately.

When talking to your self

You might be familiar with the feeling of quietly talking to yourself in your mind, and it's
normal — and good for you. By performing this, it makes you think and reflect on the things
you have done or are planning to do. But here are some important reminders that you need
to keep in mind:

1. Use self-talk to your advantage: Cheering yourself up before an important event or talking
to yourself while completing a task are two perfect opportunities for self-talk (Gould, 2018,
Talking to yourself is normal, n.d.).

2. Don’t overdo it. While it is normal to talk to yourself constantly, it is better not to overuse
yourself of doing so. The most common reason why people end up talking to themselves is
because they feel like they do not have someone else to talk to. To address this, you need to
be more sociable, it would give you more people to talk to other than yourself.

When talking to one person or a small group of people

Consoling your friend who is feeling down, or simply talking with your classmates about
your plans for a group activity is an example of a dyad and small group communication.
This kind of communication implies that the conversation is being shared and there is
exchange of ideas. Small group involves different skills because unlike dyad, it consists of
more than two people. In both cases, you can be as natural as yourself, however, unlike a
running conversation in your head, you have to consider that there are others who are
equally important in the conversation. Thus, to achieve successful communication in a dyad
or small group, you have to consider the following;
 1. Listen carefully - Needless to say, this is the very basic foundation of effective
communication. You have to listen carefully and understand what the other person is
saying. Asking clarifying questions lets the other person know that you are indeed listening
attentively. More so, take active part. You also need to be heard and understood when it is
your time to speak.
2. Check your tone and body language. The vocabulary of the body is more revealing than
the actual words you speak. So, watch your tone and body language while you are talking.
Is your tone tough? Do you smile and encourage the person you are talking to? Your body
language tells more about your emotions and thoughts than your actual words. Bear this in
mind the next time you have a conversation with someone. Check your body language to
ensure that it is consistent with your words (Oakes, 2017).

When talking to the public

Speaking in front of the crowd requires many preparations; from analyzing your target audience, to
planning and drafting your speech up to the rehearsing part. The key therefore is to come
prepared. Be yourself while you are on stage and speak in the way that you will be easily
understood by your audience.

ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 1 This focuses on the first two types of Speech Context which are Intrapersonal
and Interpersonal. Study the situations below. Write Intra for Intrapersonal and Inter for
Interpersonal situations.

1. A man is thinking whether to confront a workmate about rumors he

spread or to just let it pass.
2. Club officers are planning to propose a recycling project.
3. Rhea comforts a friend who is having a problem.
4. She is having a sleepless night worrying about what will happen if
somebody will know what he had done.
5. You gave appreciation to a help extended to you by a stranger.
6. She is planning to surprise her friend herself.
7. A mother who is being anxious about her son who did not yet come home
yet it’s already late at night.
ACTIVITY 2 This focuses on Public and Mass Communication. Study the situations below.
Write Public or Mass depending on the given situations.

1. The class valedictorian is delivering her valedictory address.

2. The result of CARAA 2018 was posted on Facebook.
3. Students are referring to a previous research journals for their research
proposal.
4. Updates about Panagbenga Festival were aired on Magic 99.9 radio station.
5. Local election candidates are delivering their campaign speeches.
6. The guidance counselor is discussing about scholarship programs to all
students.
 7. The PNP personnel are having information drive about minor motorcycle
riding to all students.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Give situations showing each of the given speech context. State your situations in
complete sentences. The situations given above in your activities are the examples.
Speech Context Example situation
Intrapersonal 1.

2.

Interpersonal 1.

2.

Public 1.
Communication

2.

Mass 1.
Communication

2.

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use capital letters.
1. What type of speech context is applied when there are two people involved.
A. Dyad C. Public Communication
B. Mass Communication D. Small Group
2. What type of speech context refers to communication that focuses on one person,
in which the speaker acts as both the sender and receiver of the message?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
3. What type of speech context refers to the process of imparting information
through television, radio, newspaper, magazines, books, billboards, internet and
other types of media?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
4. Which of these types of speech context takes place between and among people
and establishes personal relationship between and among them?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
5. Which type of INTERPERSONAL context involves at least three but not more
than twelve people engaging in a face-to-face interaction?
A. Dyad Communication C. Small Group Communication
B. Sharing Group Communication D. Team Communication

6. What type of speech context requires you to deliver or send the message before
or in front of a group?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
7. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
A. Dyad Communication C. Long Story Communication
B. Intrapersonal Communication D. Mass Communication
8. Who is/are involved in an intrapersonal communication?
A. a small group C. a speaker and an audience
B. only one speaker D. two speakers
9. Which of the following refers to the number of communicators and the setting in
which the communication process takes place?
A. Speech delivery C. Speech defect
B. Speech context D. Speech communication
10. You spent the night reminiscing your happy moments with someone you are
interested in and suddenly realized that you must prioritize your studies. What type
of speech context is evident in the situation?
A. Public communication C. Interpersonal communication
B. Mass communication D. Intrapersonal Communication

For numbers 11-15:

Directions: Tell whether the given statement is True or False.
11. Speech Context refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which
the communication process takes place.
12. In dyad and small group communication, you have to listen carefully and
understand what the other person is saying. Asking clarifying questions will let the
other person know that you are indeed listening attentively.
13. Cheering yourself up before an important event or talking to yourself while
completing a task are examples of interpersonal communication.
14. To become a good communicator, you should at least know how to behave and
respond to various speech contexts.
15. Providing comfort to a friend who is feeling down, or simply talking with your
classmates about your plans for a group activity is an example of a dyad and small
group communication.

LEARNERS ACTIVITY SHEET

IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
 GRADE 11

QUARTER 1 WEEK 6

TYPES OF SPEECHES
Tell Me What You Know
Directions. Read each statement below carefully. Write T if you think the statement is TRUE and F
if you think the statement is FALSE.
1. The after-dinner speech is a typical example of an entertaining speech.
2. The speaker in Informative speech provides pleasure and enjoyment that make the audience
laugh or identify with anecdotal information.
3. Inspirational speech serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience.
4. Demonstrative speech has many similarities with an informative speech.
5. The topic “Becoming a volunteer and change the world” is an example topic for Persuasive
Speech.

What to Remember
A speaker communicates for five reasons which is called Functions of Communication. But a
speaker also creates a speech based on the purpose he or she wants to achieve. These purposes
are called the Goals of Speech. It becomes obvious as the speaker shows through the speech
what he/she wants to achieve. The speaker through the speech can make one think, change one’s
mind, or smile or laugh.

What to Know
Types of Speech According to Purpose
1. Informative Speech
An informative speech is given for the purpose of providing information about a topic to the
audience. To write an informative speech, you first choose a topic-either one that you already
know about or one that you are willing to research and learn about. Then, you outline and draft
your informative speech based on the topic, key points, and details and information you want to
give about your topic. Make sure you catch your audience's attention and that you summarize
key points and "take-aways" as you go.
The main types of informative speeches include definition, descriptive, explanatory, and
demonstrative.
A definition speech explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific topic that
the audience likely does not know much about. The topics may be general, such as a sport,
or highly specific, like a particular person. The main goal of this speech is to educate the
audience so that they understand the main points regarding this subject.
A demonstration speech explains how to do something. If you have ever sat through a
lecture where a teacher explained how to create a bibliography, then you have heard a
demonstration speech. Like most informative speeches, a how-to speech will likely use
 visual examples that show the audience how to move from step to step through a particular
activity. Visualizations help the audience retain what each step looks like, increasing the
likelihood that they will retain the overall information of the speech.

An explanatory speech might give a description of the state of a given topic. As an

example, consider the types of speeches that are given at industry conferences. The goal
of these speeches is for the speaker to inform the audience on a particular part of an
industry. Commonly, these will also utilize visualizations that give the audience a visual
representation of the particular data or statistics contained in the speech. This is one way to
condense highly complex information into an easily retainable package for the audience.

A descriptive speech creates a vivid picture in a person's mind regarding an object,

person, animal, or place. An archaeologist who has discovered a new temple in South
America or a paleontologist who believes they have found a new dinosaur may use a
descriptive speech to inform an interested audience about their recent discoveries.

As all of these types make clear, there are many ways that a given set of information can be
communicated in a speech. When deciding what type of informative speech you want to write and
deliver, consider what you want the audience to know about your topic.
Examples:
1. College professor lecturing on a specific topic during a class
2. Guest speaker presenting information to a group of students about how to apply for college
3. Company president presenting information about last quarter's sales to a group of board
members
2. Persuasive Speech
A persuasive speech is given for the purpose of persuading the audience to feel a certain
way, to take a certain action, or to support a specific view or cause. To write a persuasive
speech, you choose a topic about which people disagree or can have differing opinions.
Your persuasive argument will be made stronger if you can demonstrate that you are
passionate about the topic and have a strong opinion one way or the other. Then, you
outline and draft your persuasive speech by taking a position on the topic and outlining your
support for your position. It is often helpful to also discuss why the "other side" is incorrect
in their beliefs about the topic. Make sure you catch your audience's attention and that you
summarize key points and "take-aways" as you go.
Examples:
1. A teenager attempting to convince her parents that she needs to be able to stay out until
11pm instead of 10pm
2. A student council president trying to convince school administrators to allow the students
to have a dance after the final football game of the season
3. A lawyer giving a closing argument in court, arguing about whether the defendant is
innocent or guilty of the crime
3. Inspirational Speech
Inspirational Speech is a kind of speech that convinces people they can succeed in life. This
speech includes uplifting stories that the speaker thinks the people listening to it will be moved and
inspired to do greater and better things in their life.

4.Entertainment Speech
The primary purpose of the speech is to entertain, to have the audience relax, smile and enjoy the
occasion. The speech should have a central theme or a focus The sole purpose is to have the
audience enjoy the presentation. There are many ways to entertain the audience. You can tell
jokes, tell funny stories, dramatize an anecdote tell a scary story
Common Forms of Entertainment Topics
There are three basic types of entertaining speeches: the after-dinner speech, the ceremonial
speech, and the inspirational speech. The after-dinner speech is a form of speaking where a
speaker takes a serious speech topic (either informative or persuasive) and injects a level of
humor into the speech to make it entertaining.
A ceremonial speech is a type of entertaining speech where the specific context of the speech is
the driving force of the speech. Common types of ceremonial speeches include introductions,
toasts, and eulogies.
The final type of entertaining speech is one where the speaker's primary goal is to inspire her or
his audience. Inspirational speeches are based in emotion with the goal to motivate listeners to
alter their lives in some significant way.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions. Write the type of speech that is appropriate for the following.
1. To teach the audience the importance of exercise. ________________________
2. To have the audience be amused by a dance performance_________________
3. To have the audience understand cultural diversities _____________________
4. To have the audience support the school project _________________________
5. To have the audience participate in an anti-pollution ____________________
6. To have the audience start a small business _____________________________
7. To encourage the audience attend a concert ______________________________
8. To explain the importance of family bonding ______________________________
9. To teach the audience the importance of exercise ________________________
10. To have the audience be amused by a dance performance_________________

ACTIVITY 2
Directions. Complete the statement by writing the appropriate term in the blanks. Refer to the
types of speeches you have learned.
1. A/An ____________ speech explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific topic that
the audience likely does not know much about.
2. A/An ____________ speech includes uplifting stories that will inspire audience.
3. A/An ____________speech convinces the audience to support a specific view or cause.
4. A/An ___________ speech makes the audience happy.
5. A/An ___________ moves the audience to make life better.

ASSESSMENT
Identify the type of speech described. Choose your answer from the options below.
1. It aims to make the audience smile.
2. It aims to teach the audience something new.
3. Its objective is to convince people to change their ways.
4. It helps the audience to gain confidence when feeling low.
5. It aims to show people why one thing is more important than the other.

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 IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11
QUARTER 1 WEEK 7
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
Speech Style
The way we communicate varies depending on a lot of factors such as the speech
context, speech purpose, and speech delivery. The form of language that the speaker
uses which [sic] characterized by the degree of formality is known as speech style
(Martin Joos, 1976:156).
You may have noticed that the forms of language you use in talking to different people in
different situations change in degree of formality. This is because of speech style. There
are five (5) types of speech style.
Types of Speech Style
1. Intimate
• is used for very close relationships.
example: couple, family members
• note: Language used in this style may not be shared in public.

2. Casual
• is an informal communication between groups and peers who have something to share
and have shared background information but do not have close relations.
example: classmates, neighbors, friends
• note: Jargon, slang, and vernacular language are used

3. Consultative
• is used in semi-formal and standard communication.
example: teacher and student, doctor and patient, waitress and costumer
• note: Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.

4. Formal
• is a one-way straightforward speech.
example: State of the Nation Address, public speeches, valedictory speeches
• note: What the speaker says is something that has been prepared beforehand.

5. Frozen
• is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during solemn ceremonies
and events.
example: pledges (pledge of allegiance to the flag), prayer
• note: It does not require any feedback from the audience.

ACTIVITY 1
Tell the speech style appropriate in each of the given situations.
 1. a costumer inquiring in a hotel
2. a patient talking with her doctor.
3. father and so talking about the son’s college plan.
4. a guest of honor delivering his speech during an inauguration.
5. all the board of directors having a meeting about company issues.
6. Rica and Nica are friends. They are talking about their crushes.
7. a pastor leading a prayer before the start of the activity.
8. the company president approving his employer’s proposal.
9. Sir Breves Bulsao reporting about the Benguet Adivay Celebration live on PTV
Cordillera.
10.a coach in basketball giving instructions to the players.

ACTIVITY 2

Give two words or phrases related to each speech style.

Intimate Formal
1.____________ 1._____________
__ Consultative __
2. 1.________________ 2._____________
_____________ __ __
2.
_________________

Casual
1.____________
__ Frozen
2.____________ 1. _____________
__ __
2. _____________
__

PERFORMANCE TASK
Help Lilo find her friend Stitch by identifying one situation fitted to each of the
speech styles. You may pattern the situations you will give from the previous
activities you answered.

Formal Consultative
_____________ ________________
Casual ________________
_____________
_____________ _____________
_____________
_____________
_____________

Intimate
_____________ Frozen
_____________ _____________
_____________ _____________
_____________

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
________ 1. The MOST informal speech style is the intimate style.
________ 2. The standard style of speech is the casual style.
________ 3. Consultative style is used when talking to someone in authority.
________ 4. Frozen style needs feedback.
________ 5. Honorifics like Mr. and Mrs. should be used when talking to strangers.
________ 6. You can use slang words like “dude” to a stranger.
________ 7. Similar interests form a casual speech style.
________ 8. Correct pronunciation is strictly observed in the intimate style.
________ 9. Talking to strangers should follow the consultative style.
________10. Delivering a formal speech takes the longest time of preparation.
________11. The manager can talk informally to his subordinates in the workplace.
_______ 12. Speech styles develop good values.
________ 13. Using appropriate speech style means varying the degree of formality.
________ 14. Speech context affects speech style.
________ 15. The degree of relationship dictates the type of speech style to be used.

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 IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
GRADE 11
QUARTER 1 WEEK 8

TYPES OF SPEECH acts

Speech Acts are actions done by saying them. The listener must first determine the type of act
being performed before he can determine which way a speech act is to be interpreted. These
speech acts are categorized as follows:

Locutionary Acts
Locutionary acts are, according to Susana Nuccetell and from Gary Seay (from Philosophy of
Language: The Central Topics) 2007, “the mere act of producing some linguistic sounds or marks
with a certain meaning and reference.". Locutionary act refers to any utterances that may contain
statements or words about objects. It may be a word, or even a phrase that has a meaning. For
example:
“It is raining.”
“My teacher is wearing a red dress today.”
“I love dogs.”

Illocutionary Acts
Illocutionary act is the acting part of the speech act. It carries a directive for the audience. It may
be a command, an apology, an expression of thankfulness or just an answer to a question for the
information of other people in the communication process. There are two kinds of illocutionary
acts. The first is called constantive, or making something true or false by saying it. This is
commonly done by someone in authority like a judge or an official.
Examples:
I name this dog Chubby.
You are free to leave.
You are not my friend anymore.
The meeting is adjourned.
The second is doing something by just saying it. It is also called performative.
Examples:
I nominate Lancer for president.
I accept the challenge.
I promise to take care of you as long as I live.
I challenge you to prove me wrong.
You are invited to my birthday celebration.
Illocutionary acts can be categorized into common families of speech acts. The following is John
Searle’s categories of illocutionary acts. Each has its own illocutionary purpose.
1. Assertive – a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses belief about the truth of a
proposition like boasting, suggesting, asserting, concluding, and swearing
Example: I am still the best student in class.
2. Directive – a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addressee perform
an action by way of commanding, requesting, begging, inviting, pleading, or insisting
Example: Take me to that place.
3. Commissive – a type of illocutionary act which commits the speaker to future actions such as
promising, planning, vowing, and betting
Example: I will take you to school every day starting tomorrow.
4. Expressive – a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her feelings or
emotional reactions. Some examples of expressive acts are thanking, apologizing, welcoming, and
deploring
Example: I am so sorry for not wearing the complete uniform today.
5. Declarative – a type of illocutionary act which brings a change in an external situation. Simply
put, declarations bring into existence, or cause the state of affairs which they refer to. Some
examples of declarations are blessing, firing, baptizing, and bidding
Example: You are fired!
ACTIVITY
Read each statement and tell what illocutionary type it is.
1. “I’m sorry for not helping out in our project and letting you do all the works”.
2. “The Featherweight Division Champion via unanimous decision is Manny
Pacquiao”.
3. “From now on, I will try to be active and confident to join activities”.
4. I am pleading from your motherly heart. Let me have what I’m asking for”.
5. “Thank you, Sir. We look forward to your next visit”.
6. “Basing from the bidding, the Bakun Construction will get the project.”
7. “A group of singers will be having a free concert next month at the Araneta
Coliseum. I’m sure many people will watch”
8. “Wow! You passed the board exam.”
9. “Typhoon Ambo is going to strike the country this weekend. Everybody is urged to
be prepared.”
10. “I’ll make sure I’m the last person whom you can lean on.”
PERFORMANCE TASK

Complete the following table with information related to Searle’s Classification of

Speech Act.
Classification of Speech Specific Situation Example
Act
Example: A celebrating priest in a “I now pronounce you
Declaration wedding is leading a wedding husband and wife
rites.
Assertive

Directive

Commissive

Expressive

Declaration