University of San Agustin

General Luna St., 5000 Iloilo City, Philippines

www.usa.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS - DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Name: Michelle Faith S. Aguaras BSN 1-A

Activity 1: “Say Something”

Instructions: Recall an experience wherein, without prior notice, you were asked to say
something about a friend/an object (this will be shared during synchronous class).

 What did you feel while you were organizing and delivering your message?
Saying something to someone requires a lot of thought and consideration
because you don't know how he or she will react to what you say. In my opinion
I'm confused because I can't think of an exact thought on how to describe or explain
what I'm trying to say, I'm lost on the main point of the question while writing, and I'm
hesitant because I don't have the exact words about what I'm trying to convey. I
stuttered a lot while delivering the message because I wanted to be understood. But,
overall, I deliver the message effectively, and they accept my point of view, and no one
complains gets offended by what I'm saying

 Did you consider your audience when you organized and delivered your message?
When speaking with someone, consider your audience first because you don't
want to be misunderstood by what you're trying to convey. When organizing my
message, I ensure that the audience will be able to understand my point of view and use
my opinion; for this, I tried to use words that are simple and easy to understand; I
avoided using metaphor words to avoid confusion. When I delivered, I used a soft tone
because I was just talking to a friend, and I tried to make the point as quickly and clearly
as possible. I also tried not to stutter too much for my audience's vibrant understanding.
After I deliver my message, I ensure that they understand what I mean and that my
points are understood to prevent confusion.
 Were you following a pattern in organizing your idea? Discuss.
Yes, but it depends on whether the event is casual or formal. My approach to
speech structure is just as important as the subject. If there is no defined organizational
structure, your listener may become confused or stop participating. A good
organizational pattern provides a path for your thoughts to follow as you draft your
speech. Consider how you will structure your sentences to help you communicate and
evaluate your ideas more effectively.

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 University of San Agustin
General Luna St., 5000 Iloilo City, Philippines
www.usa.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS - DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

Activity 2: Watch the video below Based on the video watched, think about and share
your thoughts on the following questions during the synchronous session:
1. How did Dananjaya catch the attention of his audience?
• From the start, I noticed that he began his speech with a rose in his hand, and the
audience began to pay attention and wonder what the rose was for. He drew the
audience into his speech the first time, and then he made them laugh the second
time. He captures his audience's attention by combining stillness and laughter,
drama and comedy, and avoiding appearing intense or idiotic.

2. What is the message he would like to convey?

• He was attempting to convey the idea that anyone can be amazing, even if they've
completely forgotten their loftiest goals. To avoid sounding cliched, he tells his
personal story of transitioning from a law-breaking and lost teen to a driven and
determined adult. His story acts as a means for a message that the listener may
interpret.

3. What made you remember his speech? (Write it here, share in class your insights)
• What had the most impact on his speech was the phrase that people had been
telling him about his story: "I see something in you but I don't know what it is." In
my opinion, this message teaches me that with the environment and people we
surround ourselves with, all they can see is what you do, but you will always be the
one who discovers your true self and reflects on it in order to incorporate it into
your actions. We live in a world where we are influenced by a plethora of external
factors that sometimes we are swayed to a path that we are unsure about, but that
if we put our trust in ourselves, we can overcome this.

Email: cn@usa.edu.ph | Tel. No.: 0999-997-1485 | Fax No.: (033) 337-4403