MELC 1 Quarter 1

EN10LC-IA-11.1
 Objectives:
As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:
• Get different viewpoints on various local and global issues
(EN10LC-IVb-3,18);
• Determine the Implicit and explicit signals, verbal as well as
non-verbal used by the speaker to highlight significant
points (EN10LC-Ic-4);
• Point out the effectiveness of the devices used by the
speaker to attract and hold the attention of the listeners
(EN10LC-Ie-14)
• Determine the role of discourse markers (EN10LC-If-14.2)
ACTIVATION
Excuse me, we have a
developing situation ...
Excuse me, we have a
developing situation ...
INTERRUPTING THE NEWSCAST
FOR BREAKING NEWS
Good evening and here
is tonight's important
news.
Good evening and here
is tonight's important
news.
OPENING THE
NEWSCAST
 Hi Steve, we're on the
ground here downtown ...
 Hi Steve, we're on the
ground here downtown ...

INTRODUCING LIVE
COVERAGE
How about that game last
night!
How about that game last
night!
INTRODUCING THE
SPORTS SEGMENT
It's pretty wet out
there, isn't it?
It's pretty wet out
there, isn't it?
INTRODUCING THE
WEATHER
Let's get out there and
enjoy some of the good
weather.
Let's get out there and
enjoy some of the good
weather.
USING PLEASANT SMALL
TALK TO FINISH THE NEWS
Let's turn to a story
about ...
Let's turn to a story
about ...

TRANSITIONING TO A
NEW STORY
Stay tuned; we'll be right
back.
Stay tuned; we'll be right
back.
CUTTING TO A
COMMERCIAL
Thank you for tuning in.
We'll be back at eleven
with important updates.
Thank you for tuning in.
We'll be back at eleven
with important updates.
SIGNING OFF FROM
THE BROADCAST
Tonight's stories include …
Tonight's stories include …

ANNOUNCING THE
HEADLINES
 MELC 1 Quarter 1
USING INFORMATION FROM NEWS
REPORTS, SPEECHES, INFORMATIVE
TALKS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, ETC. IN
EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS AND
EXCHANGE
EN10LC-IA-11.1
 What makes a
news broadcast and
panel discussion
interesting?
 Significant

What makes a
news broadcast and Informative
panel discussion
interesting? Engaging
Newscasters,
Anchors,
and Panelists
proper transitions,
verbal and non-verbal cues
 INTONATION STRESS
- rise and fall of - emphasis on a

Verbal Cues voice syllable

features of spoken
language we use to JUNCTURE
emphasize our meanings PITCH - the manner in
- highness and which words
lowness and come together
tone and a connection
is made
NON - VERBAL CUES

body language, gestures, facial

expressions, a touch which are
all contributory to our
conveyance of meanings
 Speeches like
INFORMATIVE and
PERSUASIVE
are commonly used by anchors and
panelists and when they are delivered,
they both show verbal and non-verbal
cues.
 CONNECT one piece of discourse

DISCOURSE EXTEND speech /writing to

another, such as an introductory
phrase or one that raises a new

MARKERS point or counterpoint.

GUIDE the listener or reader in the

direction of the discourse
 DISCOURSE MARKERS CONNECT
UTTERANCES BY SUCCINCTLY AND
EXPLICITLY
RELATING WHAT HAS JUST BEEN
SAID TO WHAT IS ABOUT TO BE
SAID THROUGH NOTIONS SUCH AS:
IN ADDITION TO MY EARLIER POINT,
WE ALSO NEED TO THINK ABOUT
DELIVERY.
 THE ECONOMY IN THE EU SHRUNK BY 2%, BY CONTRAST,
THE USA SAW GROWTH OF NEARLY 5%.

COSTS HAVE RISEN IN COMPARISON TO LAST YEAR.

THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT,

NEVERTHELESS, WE’LL CONTINUE ON THE WORK AND HOPE
SOMETHING TURNS UP.
 THIS WILL NEVER WORK, FOR EXAMPLE THE
SPRING IS BROKEN.

HERE ARE LOTS OF TYPES OF CAR ON THE ROAD TODAY,

SUCH AS SALOONS, HATCHBACKS AND FOUR BY FOURS.
FIRSTLY WE NEED TO REDUCE PRICES ON THE PRODUCTS. SECONDLY, WE NEED
TO UPGRADE THE CHANNEL TO MARKET ETC.

HE FAILED HIS EXAMS AND, AS A RESULT, COULDN’T

ATTEND UNIVERSITY.

THE ROAD IS CLOSED, CONSEQUENTLY WE’LL NEED TO WAIT

UNTIL IT’S OPEN AGAIN.
 IN CONCLUSION, I HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT
SAVINGS WILL BE 10%.

IN SUMMARY, THE AVERAGE COSTS WILL REDUCE.

Now try completing
the following
sentences using
appropriate
discourse markers:
Must have
prepare these
before we start!
1. _____ nurses are overworked and
underpaid.
A. IN PARTICULAR
B. BROADLY SPEAKING
C. ESPECIALLY
D. EXCEPT FOR
1. _____ nurses are overworked and
underpaid.
A. IN PARTICULAR
B. BROADLY SPEAKING
C. ESPECIALLY
D. EXCEPT FOR
2. I don’t believe in ghosts _____ I
haven’t seen one yet.

A. I THINK
B. AT LEAST
C. IN PARTICULAR
D. IN OTHER WORDS
2. I don’t believe in ghosts _____ I
haven’t seen one yet.
A. I THINK
B. AT LEAST
C. IN PARTICULAR
D. IN OTHER WORDS
3. I think he should be acquitted. _____ he is
too young to know the difference between
right and wrong.
A. AFTER ALL
B. AT LEAST
C. WELL
D. HONESTLY
3. I think he should be acquitted. _____ he is
too young to know the difference between
right and wrong.
A. AFTER ALL
B. AT LEAST
C. WELL
D. HONESTLY
4. The man was sleeping soundly on the
riverbank. _____ a crocodile was creeping
closer.

A. DESPITE THIS
B. MEANWHILE
C. AS A RESULT
D. BY CONTRAST
4. The man was sleeping soundly on the
riverbank. _____ a crocodile was creeping
closer.
A. DESPITE THIS
B. MEANWHILE
C. AS A RESULT
D. BY CONTRAST
 5. The child didn’t get any medical
attention. _____, she died soon after.

A. DESPITE THIS
B. AS A RESULT
C. IN THIS CASE
D. DESPITE THAT
 5. The child didn’t get any medical
attention. _____, she died soon after.

A. DESPITE THIS
B. AS A RESULT
C. IN THIS CASE
D. DESPITE THAT