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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English Grade 9 Quarter 1 Lesson 3 MELCs Self-Directed
Learning Activity (SDLA) on Employing the Appropriate Communicative
Styles for Various Situations.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this MELCs
Self-Directed Learning Activity (SDLA). You also need to keep track of the
learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. You are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in this
SDLA. You are expected to revisit and follow the Curriculum Guide 2016 Edition for
G9 and aim to make sub-tasking and unpacking of the competencies enlisted for the
particular quarter in the event that this SDLA is inadequate to target the eight (8)
macro skills. Further, you can make use of the G9 textbook entitled A Journey
through Anglo-American Literature in probing lessons to your learners.
With the hope of bringing out the best in every student despite the physical
distance in learning, the teacher is deemed imbued still with passion in the
teaching-learning dimension even if the educational system has gone online-offline
blended ways of teaching modality.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the English Grade 9 Quarter 1 Lesson 3 MELCs Self-Directed
Learning Activity (SDLA) on Employing the Appropriate Communicative
Styles for Various Situations.
This Self-Directed Learning Activity (SDLA) is designed to provide you with fun
and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own
pace and time. You will be able to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.
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Lesson Employ the Appropriate
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Directions: Try to figure out what kind of communicative style is present in
the picture. Choose your answers in the box. Write it on a separate sheet of
paper.
consultative frozen
1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________
5. ________________________________
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According to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and German professor,
speech style refers to the form of language that the speaker utilized
which is characterized by the level of formality.
It is identified into five types: frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and
intimate.
1. Frozen style
Also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative
style which is often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies
like Shakespearean plays.
Below is an example of this taken from Friar Lawrence (Act 2, Scene
6).
These violent delights have violent ends,
And in their triumph die; like fire and powder,
Which, as they kiss, consume: the sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness,
And in the taste confounds the appetite:
Therefore love moderately: long love doth so.
You have formalized the existence of the bond between you with words
spoken and with the giving and receiving of rings.
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The examples given above are considered to be frozen lines because
they are speeches that have been used a long time ago but are still
being applied up until the present.
2. Formal Style
This type uses formal words and expressions and is mostly seen in
writing rather than speaking. It also disallows the use of ellipsis,
contractions, and qualifying modal adverbials. It uses formal words
and expressions.
Ex. job interview, business meeting, reporting, academic papers
3. Consultative Style
The third level of language. It is basically unplanned speech since
the speaker uses the participation and feedback of the listener. The
speaker will supply background information, while again, the listener
participates continuously. Example for this are student talking to his
teacher, patient and doctor conversation and the likes.
4. Casual Style
Also known as informal style, it is usually used between, friends, or
even insiders who have things to share. In this type, there is a free
and easy participation of both speaker and listener. Jargons are used
in this type of communication.
Jargon is a language by a particular group of people especially in
their work, and which most other people do not understand.
Below are some examples of jargons used in different areas.
Legal Jargons
Affiant the person who swears to the Notary Public that his/her
statement or documents are true
Affidavit a document containing information the person swears to
be true. Usually sworn to in the presence of a Notary
Public
Appeal when a party to a court case asks a higher court to review
a judge’s decision from a lower court
Appellant the person who appeals the decision of a court
Appellee the other party to an appeal who has not requested the
review of the court’s decision
Bench term used to refer to judges or the court - example:
"Please approach the bench" refers to approaching the
judge
Civil Case any case that does not involve criminal charges
Police Jargons
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assumed room
an individual has died
temperature
berries and
the lights on top of a police car
cherries
code eight term that means officer needs help immediately
code eleven a code that means the individual is at the scene of
the crime
mirandize to read someone their rights
wolf pack a group of patrol cars traveling together
10-4 radio jargon meaning, “Okay” or “I understand”
Medical Jargons
acute a condition that comes on suddenly
agonal term to signify a major, negative change in a
Sports patient's condition
atypical something that isn’t completely normal
comorbid two or more conditions that occur at the same time
iatrogenic something that didn’t go as planned
idiopathic a condition that does not have a clear explanation of
cause
sub-therapeutic something at a low level
Jargons
alley-oop jump in the air, catch their errant shot, and slam it
down
hat trick when a player accomplishes some sort of feat three
times in a single sporting event
drop a dime a basketball phrase which refers to a beautiful assist
slam dunk a shot in which a player thrusts the ball forcefully
down through the basket.
punt A football term reflects a team kicking the ball back
to their opponent
G.O.A.T a career goal which is also an acronym that stands
for “Greatest of all time.”
glue guy unathletic person
Business Jargons
bang for the
a term that means to get the most for your money
buck
due diligence putting effort into research before making a
business decision
drill down to look at a problem in detail
low-hanging fruit the easiest problems to fix
sweat equity getting a stake in the business instead of pay
the 9-to-5 a standard work day
chief cook and
a person who holds many responsibilities
bottle-washer
Millennial Jargons
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extra over the top, dramatic behavior
bae a pet name that stands for Before Anyone Else
yaas an enthusiastic way of saying yes
lit when something is turned up or popping
bruh another way of saying “seriously?”
on fleek fashionable
clap back a comeback filled with attitude
slay succeeding
stan a combination of stalker and fan
ghost when you completely disappear after hanging out
and showing interest
shook confused or in utter disbelief
TBH to be honest
can’t even used to describe someone you cannot handle
uwu used to express various warm, happy, or
affectionate feelings.
5. Intimate Style
The last type is used in talks between two very close individuals. It is
described by an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal
communication. Like casual, there is also a free and easy
participation of both speaker and listener.
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Hello there Grade 9 learner! Now you have
finally understood the concepts of
communicative styles. Let’s try you with some
activities you could work on.
consultative frozen
My score is _____________.
If you don’t score fairly in this
activity, don’t worry. Try harder in
the succeeding activities.
If you made it,
CONGRATULATIONS!
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ACTIVTIY 3: LET’S DO THIS!
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below. Fill in the correct details
needed to support your answer and give at least one example. Write this on a
separate sheet of paper.
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Directions: Write on the blanks the correct communicative style depicted below.
Choose your answer in the box. Afterwards, match the correct jargon that is
appropriate in the given situation by connecting Column A to Column B. Do this
on a separate sheet of paper.
consultative frozen
Column A Column B
b. Roger that!
______________2. a police talking to
his co-policeman
c. Suuuuup!?
e. school protocols
______________4. a husband and wife
talking to each other
f. HTN (Hypertension)
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Directions: Identify what kind of communicative style is present in the
illustrations below. Write on letter a the line with jargon from the conversation
that best support your answer. Afterwards, identify the jargon/s present in the
conversation and write it on line b. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.
1. ___________________________________
a. ________________________________
________________________________
_______________________________
b. ________________________________
2. ___________________________________
a. ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
b. ________________________________
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You are the best dad ever! I love you
I love you too Pops!
my son.
3. ___________________________________
a. ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
b. ________________________________
Do you Mr. Smith, take Ms. Gonzaga to be your wife, to
have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for
worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to
love and to cherish, ‘till death do you part?
Yes, I do.
4. ________________________________
a.______________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
b.______________________________
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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be
used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If
you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you
understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in
mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
I just hope
I haven’t 5. ________________________________
done what a.______________________________
I did. ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
b.______________________________
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My score is ______________.
If you don’t score fairly in this activity, don’t
worry. Try harder in the succeeding activities.
If you made it, CONGRATULATIONS!
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ACTIVTIY 6: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Directions: Answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. How does this help you improve your communication with
other people?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. How does this help you as an individual?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
My score is ______________.
If you don’t score fairly in this
activity, don’t worry. Try harder in
the succeeding activities.
If you made it,
CONGRATULATIONS!
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ACTIVTIY 7: SKILLS VOYAGE
Frozen
Formal
Consultative
Casual
Intimate
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Notes to the Teacher
https://www.intesiresources.com/disc-profile-blog/the-importance-of-understanding-your-personal-communication-style/#:~:text=Awareness%20of%20your
%20communication%20style,information%20with%20others%20through%20language.
http://www.literarydevices.com/jargon/
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ANSWER KEY:
Possible answer:
Since you are a teenager, you would probably want to listen to picture B
(friends hanging-out). A conversation with your friends talking about the
things you both like is a situation relatable to you.
1. consultative
2. casual
3. intimate
4. formal
5. frozen
1. formal
2. casual
3. formal
4. intimate
5. frozen
6. casual
7. intimate
8. formal
9. consultative
10. frozen
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ACTIVTIY 3: LET’S DO THIS!
6. Ex. Dia lo g ue s in
Sh a ke sp e a re a n p la ys/
1. frozen
w e d d in g sp e e c h / fun e ra l
sp e e c h
10. Ex.
fa th e r-so n c o n ve rsa tio n /
5. intimate
m o th e r- d a ug h te r b o n d in g /
h usb a n d -w ife d ia lo g ue s
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Activity 4: ONE MORE TRY!
Co l umn A Co l umn B
___casual___1. a teenager
ACTIVTIY chatting
5: WORK IT OUT! a. my wifey
with his friends
1. Consultative
a. You are showing signs of acute stress disorder. Tell me
everything that is bothering you. Ib.amRoger
willing that!
to listen and
___casual___2. a police talking
I amto his
here to help.
co-policeman b. acute stress disorder
c. Suuuuup!?
2. Casual
a. What’son
___formal___3. Kuya Kim reporting up ladies? Seems like you are all slaying up
weather updates today. How are you going?
b. Slaying, TBH, on fleek, extrad. SOHCAHTOA
3. Intimate
__intimate__4. a husband and wife e. school
a. You are the best dad ever! I love you Pops!protocols
talking to each other b. Pops
5. Frozen
a. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you
say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford
an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you
understand the rights I have just read to you? With
these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
b. court of law/ right to remain silent/ right to an
attorney
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ACTIVTIY 6: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Possible Answers:
1. Learning the different communicative styles is important because it would let us know the level of
formality present in a particular conversation or situation.
2. It helps me improve my communication with other people by choosing the words and language I
need to use depending with the communicative style I am dealing with. In this way, it assists me to
have a better communication with others.
Areas of A B C
Assessment (3 points) (2 points) (1 point) SCORE
Ideas Presents ideas in an original Presents ideas in a Ideas are too general
manner consistent manner
Word Choice Impressive use of nouns and Nouns and verbs Needs more nouns
verbs make the answer very make essay and verbs
informative informative
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TOTAL
SCORE
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Needs
Excellent Good Satisfactory Fair Improvement
SCORE
(50pts) (40pts) (30pts) (20pts) (10 point)
The video The video The video The video The video does
clearly demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates not
Concept demonstrates better key good key some key demonstrate
the best key concepts. concepts. concepts. key concepts.
concepts.
The quality and The quality and The quality The quality The quality and
materials in the materials in the and materials and materials materials in the
video are very video are well in the video in the video video are not
well organized organized and adequately lacked some organized and
Design and understandable. organized and organization lack clarity.
understandable. somewhat and not
clear. particularly
clear.
TOTAL
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