Department of Education

REGION IX – ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
P RESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS NATIONALHIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY LANGATIAN NHS)
PRES.M. A. ROXAS, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT – QUARTER 1 - Week 3
NAME:
STRAND:
DATE:

COMMUNICATION MODELS

I. LEARNING CONTEXT

Communication models describe the process of communication, visually show the relationship
among variables and help find and correct communication problems.

SHANNON-WEAVER MODEL illustration shows the characteristics of the Linear Model of

Communication. First, as shown in the direction of the arrow, it is a unidirectional or one-way direction
where the speaker sends messages to the receiver with or without effect. Second, it is simple as it only
shows beginning and end of communication, but there is no interchanging of communication roles
between communicators. The first two characteristics emphasize persuasion and understanding the
message rather than mutual understanding and social relationship.

FRANK DANCE’S HELIX MODEL best illustrates the Transactional Model by showing how the
development of communication is based on previous experiences or behaviors as well as how the
knowledge-base of a person deepens and expands throughout life. He emphasized, “that communication
while moving forward is at the same time coming back to itself and being affected by its past
behavior…” Dance’s model also shows how the external and internal factors that are learned
throughout life influence the person’s understanding of a message.
 WILBUR SCHRAMM ‘s INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION MODEL emphasized the need for
the source to encode the message as well as for the receiver to decode the message. These messages will
always be affected by the “field of experience” from various factors namely; social, cultural,
psychological, situational experiences or gained knowledge. This model also emphasizes the coding and
decoding elements of the process which also focuses on the message exchanges between sender and
receiver and vice-versa. Rather than linear or a one-way process, communication is a two-way street
with a sender and a receiver.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

The learners differentiate the various models of communication. (EN11/12OC-1a-3)

III. ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Underline the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which proponent of the communication model says that communication is linear?

A. Schramm Model C. Shannon-Weaver
B. Charles Osgood’s Model D. Dance

2. This theorist refers transmission model of communication as that involves signal.

A. Shannor-Weaver C. Schramm
B. Charles Osgood’s D. Dance

3. It is the medium that transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver.
A. channel B. messenger C. receiver D. television

4. The ______ is to whom the message is intended to be sent.

A. channel B. receiver C. sender D. barrier

5. He showed communication as a dynamic or two-way process in which there is an interactive

relationship between the source and the receiver of the message.
A. Osgood B. Schramm C. Shannon D. Weaver

6. The following elements are added to the Transactional Model, EXCEPT:

 A. nonverbal communication C. context
B. feedback D. meaning

7. Transactional Model says people can be both sender and receiver, is proposed by:
A. Osgood B. Schramm C. Shannon D. Weaver

8. Communication is:
A. verbal only C. transmission of information with passive recipient
B. from ONLY one to many D. a process

9. Which of the following is NOT true of the Shannon Weaver Model of Communication?
A. Message does not consist of written and spoken words.
B. The model does not introduce the concept of noise.
C. It is a two-way process.
D. All of the above

10.The following are the main elements of Wilbur Schramm’s simplified communication model
(1954), except;
A. barrier B. speaker/source C. channel D. receiver

ACTIVITY 2: Agree/Disagree
Directions: Write A if you agree to the statement and D if you disagree. Write your answer in BIG
LETTERS in the column provided for.
STATEMENTS ANSWER

1. In the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication, the receiver can only

receive the message.
2. The decoder changes the message into a signal then sends it over the
communication channel.
3. The linear model is a one-way direction of communication which
promotes advice and influence rather than mutual understanding
between receiver and sender.
4. The channel is the medium the sender uses to transmit the messages.

5. Feedback from the receiver happens in the Shannon-Weaver Model.

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ACTIVITY 3: Venn Diagram
Directions: Compare and contrast the two models of communication. Refer to the learning context
above. You may use a different sheet of paper for this activity.

Transmission Model Transactional Model

IV. REFLECTION
The most significant learning I have today is about __________________________________________.
What is the significance of studying the diagrams of the different communication models?
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Do you need additional activities for remediation? (Tick your answer.) _____ YES ____ NO
How would you categorize the activities? ___ EASY ___ AVERAGE ___ DIFFICULT
What difficulties did you encounter in which I can help you with? ______________________________
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