Speech acts

Activity 1 understanding speech acts

Activity a1 react to me now

Suppose you are in the same situation. What would be your reaction as Gio?

YOUR RESPONSE.

ACTIVITY1B. FAMOUS LINES

Recall your favorite movie/teleserye and its striking lines. Determine the character’s speech act by filling
out the table.

ACTIVITY 2. RESPONDING APPROPRIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO A SPEECH ACT

Suppose you are in the same situation with the character, how will you respond to the utterance/
statement? Take note that your reaction must show logical connection to the utterance you must be
responding to.
 SPEECH CONTEXT
ACTIVITY 1
Using the graphic organizer below, describe each type of speech context and give three (3) examples for
each. For the description, refer to the following rubric for evaluating the answer in description.
ACTIVITY 2
1. Based on what you have learned from the previous activities, define speech context in your own
words.
2. As a senior high school student, what do you think is the advantage of having good
communication skills in a variety of context? Do you think it will help you improve your
personality?Why or why not?
3. Do you agree with this statement: Speech context can influence one’s behavior? Why / why not
4. Which of the types of speech context do you find easy to practice? Which ones do you find
difficult?
5. What should you do to improve your skills?

TYPE OF SPEECH ACTS

ACTIVITY 1
Get to know more how to distinguish the type of speeches according to purpose and delivery. One the left
are characteristics of the different speeches. Check (/) the appropriate column described by each
statement. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

NOTE: MORE THAT ONE COLUMN MAY BE SELECTED

LEGEND:
DESCRIPTION PURPOSE DELIVERY

THE SPEECH
 ACTIVITY
IN
ORAL
COMMUNICATION

Jhe ann diona

11 – stem
Ma’am ani pearl panaligan
 SPEECH ACT
ORAL
COMMINICATION

JHE ANN DIONA

11-STEM
MA’AM ANI PEARL PANALIGAN