Subject: Oral Communication in Context

Author: Ms. Aprille V. Bantigue

Editors: Mrs. Crista E. Macale and Mr. Jaycie B. Robles
Reviewers: Mr. Elmar A. Cundangan and Mr. Victor T. Reyes
LESSON 2: FUNCTIONS AND MODELS OF COMMUNICATION
Description of the Lesson:

This lesson focuses on the different functions and various models of communication that will help
you to be a better communicator. It discusses important details including the definition, example,
and illustration of models and functions of communication.

Objectives (What I need to know)

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to do the following:
1. identify the functions of communication;
2. appreciate the functions of communication; and
3. distinguish the unique features of one communication process from the other.
Day 1
Pre-Assessment (What I know)
Let’s warm-up!

Upon learning the meaning of communication, your task for today is to list down five reasons for
communicating with other people. Write down your answer on one whole sheet of paper.

Lesson Content (What’s new?)

Functions of Communication
Basically, there are five functions of communication. These are control, social interaction, emotional
expression, and information dissemination.
1. Control- Communication functions to control behavior. This function explains how
communication can help in giving instructions or commands to help or control or regulate the
behavior of other people.

Examples:
The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
The doctor advised that you should take your medicine 3 times a day.

2. Social Interaction- Communication allows individuals to interact with other people.  This
function is utilized to make social relationships. This is also used to form bonds, intimacy,
relations, and connections with other people. It could be face to face or virtually (using social
media).

Examples:
Ron greets Joseph; then, they start talking about their vacation plans.
Kit added Mav on their group chat on Messenger to finalize their project in Math.

3. Motivation- Communication motivates or encourages people to live better. This function is used
to power up desires, needs, wants, decisions, goals, and strengths.
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 Examples:
Jolo shares his insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.

4. Emotional Expression- Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and

emotions.
Examples:
Amy shares her personal frustrations with Jake.
Kyle thanks the supportive fans during an interview.

5. Information Dissemination- Communication functions to convey information.

Examples:
The President delivers his first State of the Nation Address.
The art teacher lectures about photography.

Models of Communication

1. Shannon-Weaver Model
It is known as the “mother of all models” because of its wide popularity. The model is also known as
‘information theory’ or the ‘Shannon theory’ because Claude Shannon was the main person who
developed the theory.
The Shannon and Weaver model is a linear or one-way process model of communication that
provides a framework for analyzing how messages are sent and received.
The model has been originally intended to show how radio and telephone technologies function, so
its initial primary parts, sender, channel, and receiver, reflect the use of technologies. The sender is
the part of a telephone a person speaks into, the channel is the telephone itself, and the receiver is the
part of the phone where one can hear the other person. The static that interferes with one listening to
a telephone conversation, or even the absence of signal, is interpreted as noise (Models of
communication, 2015).

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 The Communication Initiative Network
Figure 1: Shannon’s (1948) Model of Communication
2. Interactive Model
The interactive or interaction model of communication, as shown in Figure 2, describes
communication as a process in which participants alternate positions as sender and receiver and
generate meaning by sending messages and receiving feedback within physical and psychological
contexts (Schramm, 1997). 
The Interactive Model is an alternate model of Shannon-Weaver model that contains Wiener’s
addition of feedback, which makes the model a two-way interchange of ideas.

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Figure 2: Wiener’s Interactive Model of Communication
Day 2
Review
Task: Recall or reread the last lesson. Do you fully understand the lesson? If you have any concern or
question, do not hesitate to ask your teacher.
Practice (What is it?)
Activity 1: Let’s Try!
Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write your answers on the
space provided before each number. Accomplish this on a separate sheet of paper.
_________ 1. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
_________ 2. Kobe delivers his valedictory speech.
_________ 3. The CEO discusses the office policies to his employees.
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_________ 4. The barangay chairman presents his strategies to execute the plans in a meeting.
_________ 5. The teacher said, “Can you please tone your voice down? It’s too loud.”
_________6. Clarize reacted on Jane’s Instagram story.
_________ 7. My mother told me that if I clean the room, then I can go to the mall.
_________ 8. Claude inquires on a hotel.
_________ 9. Shawn said “I love you” to his girlfriend.
_________ 10. Kurt talks about how annoying his sibling can be.
Day 3
Valuing/Integration (What’s more?)
Because you fully understand the lesson, let’s try another activity to spread positivity.
Post it!
As we have discussed the different functions of communication, your activity today is to spread
positivity and motivate someone. Think of your favorite inspiring quotation, it can be from your favorite
book, movie, artist, hero or politician then post it on your Facebook account (if possible) and don’t
forget to take a screenshot of your post and sent it to me via messenger. If you do not have internet
connection, write your quotation on one whole sheet of paper.

Day 4
Application (What I can do)
Activity 2: Map it out!
Use the transaction model of communication to analyze a recent communication encounter you had.
Sketch out the communication encounter and make sure to label each part of the model (communicators;
message; channel; feedback; and physical, psychological, social, relational, and cultural contexts). Draw
your illustration on one whole sheet of intermediate paper.
Day 5
Post-Assessment (What I have learned)
Activity 3: Let’s reflect!
Direction: Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the chart below.

I thought…

What were your

thoughts or ideas about
functions of
communication prior
to the discussion of this
lesson?

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REMINDERS:

Take note, before you finish this module:

1. Don’t forget the following to include in your portfolio: What ne

ideas
a. Your five (5) reasons why you need to communicate on your ¼ sheet of paper after t
b. Your answer sheet on Activity 1 (Let’s try), Activity 2 (Map it out,) and Activity 3
(Let’s reflect)
2. If it is possible, screenshot your post about your favorite quotation then send it to me
via messenger. If not, you may write it on one whole sheet of paper.

Rubrics for Activity 2:

Ideas- 10
Organization- 5
Creativity - 5
Presentation- 10
30 pts

References:
Padilla, M., Dagdag, L., & Roxas, F. (2017). Speak Right & Make A Difference. Valenzuela City: Jo-es
Publishing House, Inc.
Sipacio, P.J., Balgos, A.R. (2016). Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School. Quezon
City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Bernardo, R. (2016). Oral Communication. Pasay City: JFS Publishing House
Flores, R., (2016). Oral Communication in Context. Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Blythe, J.(2009). The Schramm model of communication. Key Concepts in Marketing. Retrieved from
https://sk.sagepub.com/books/key-concepts-in-marketing/n45.xml
Foulger, D. (2004). Models of communication process. Retrived from
http://davis.foulger.info/research/unifiedModelOfCommunication.htm

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