Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 2888 P. Vergel St., Pasay City

Telephone Number: 8869-6860
E-mail Address: pcsciencehs@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Individual Activity. Following the speech writing process, prepare/plan a speech to

be delivered in class. As you go along, make sure to fill in the details in the columns
with the ideas you have decided on.

ENCLOSURE 1: General Audience Analysis

General Audience Analysis

Age Range 16-18
Male-Female Ratio 50:50
Education Background S.T.E.M.
Education Institution High School (PCNSciHS)
Place of Residence (City, Province, town) Pasay City
Marital Status Single
Economic Status (Household income above 30,000
or below 30, 000)
House hold income of below 30,000
Language Spoken English and Tagalog
Religious Affiliations/beliefs Roman Catholic and Born-Again Christian

ENCLOSURE 2: Identify your general and specific purpose.

GENERAL PURPOSE The exploration of whether money can indeed

buy happiness serves as a reflection to people
on how complex human desires can be. May
it be a fulfilling desire that juggles between
material wealth and emotional well-being.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE Students lean toward the world of being
young adults; the understanding of teenagers
between passion and money encourages
critical thinking and exploration of the
relationship between financial success and
emotional well-being. Guiding students of
young adulthood on the impact of personal
values, consumerism, and even societal
pressures on their pursuit of happiness.

ENCLOSURE 3: Identify your topic.

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PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
GENERAL PURPOSE The exploration of whether money can indeed
buy happiness serves as a reflection to people
on how complex human desires can be. May
it be a fulfilling desire that juggles between
material wealth and emotional well-being.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE Students lean toward the world of being young
adults; the understanding of teenagers
between passion and money encourages
critical thinking and exploration of the
relationship between financial success and
emotional well-being. Guiding students of
young adulthood on the impact of personal
values, consumerism, and even societal
pressures on their pursuit of happiness.
TOPIC Can money truly buy happiness?

ENCLOSURE 4: Narrow down your topic, References and Speech Pattern

GENERAL PURPOSE The exploration of whether money can indeed buy

happiness serves as a reflection to people on how
complex human desires can be. May it be a fulfilling
desire that juggles between material wealth and
emotional well-being.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE Students lean toward the world of being young
adults; the understanding of teenagers between
passion and money encourages critical thinking
and exploration of the relationship between
financial success and emotional well-being.
Guiding students of young adulthood on the impact
of personal values, consumerism, and even
societal pressures on their pursuit of happiness.
TOPIC Can money truly buy happiness?
SPECIFIC (Narrowed down) Topic The collision between money or passion in
sustaining the desire of having a happy and
healthy life
DATA GATHERING (references) "Money is just one of the many determinants of
happiness,” he says. “Money is not the secret to
happiness, but it can probably help a bit.” - Mallers
& Killingsworth of 2023

Address: 2888 P. Vergel St., Pasay City

Telephone Number: 8869-6860
E-mail Address: pcsciencehs@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
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NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/does-
money-buy-happiness-heres-what-the-research-
says/

"Money contributes to happiness when it helps us

make basic needs but the research tells us that
above a certain level more money doesn’t actually
yield more happiness." - Gethin Nadin, Bestselling
HR Author & Top Global Employee Experience
Influencer 2019 & 2020

https://thehappinessindex.com/blog/can-money-
make-you-happy/

"Early happiness probably changes so many things

about your life that even if later in life you're not as
happy as you were, those formative experiences
continue to play themselves out," - Micheal Norton

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/happiness-during-
adolescence-may-increase-wealth-by-adulthood/

"In the world we live in, it’s necessary to make

money, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be our top
priority when choosing our careers. Ultimately, you
will do better and work your way up faster at a job
you genuinely care about, so instead of following
the money, follow your passion and give your
career a boost." - Siobhan Harmer of 2023

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/10-
reasons-why-following-your-passion-more-
important-than-money.html
SPEECH PATTERN Informal - As the audience having the range of 16-
18 years old. The topic I pursue has a much more
significant impact when having a more relaxed
manner of tone, giving the audience a sense of
ease and connection to the speech.

Address: 2888 P. Vergel St., Pasay City

Telephone Number: 8869-6860
E-mail Address: pcsciencehs@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

ENCLOSURE 5: OUTLINE

General title: Can money truly buy happiness?

Introduction
- Start with an anecdote or experience of your life with money
- Highlight the relevance of the topic to the audience entering a phase of adulthood and
independence in decision-making

Body
- Role of money in today’s world
- Deconstruct the myth of "Can money buy happiness" by discussing the impact of materialism
on well-being and mental health
- Explore or expound the belief that money equates to happiness
- How societal pressure can affect wealth, success, and happiness
- Turn in also the importance of money and how it can impact one's life
- Encourage responsible financial habits without equating wealth with personal worth
- Acknowledge to the audience that a simple bill of wealth can affect the wealth of health within
one's mental and physical being

Conclusion
- Do a recap of key points that were discussed: the complex relationship between money and
happiness
- Encourage critical thinking and even self-reflection among the audience of students
- Empower the audience to prioritize meaningful experiences, relationships, and even personal
growth
- End with a thought-provoking question or phrase for further contemplation

Address: 2888 P. Vergel St., Pasay City

Telephone Number: 8869-6860
E-mail Address: pcsciencehs@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY
PASAY CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
ENCLOSURE 6: MANUSCRIPT

\ life. It's my pamasahe to go to school, pang

Money, it’s our need to go necessity in everyday
libre kay crush, and even giving free food during my birthday. From it, I often dive into the
mystery of how a simple paper bill can alter the course of our lives.
Money has been around since the dark ages. It buys the stuff we need, gives us choices, and,
yeah, it can definitely put a smile on our faces. But does it guarantee happiness? That's where
things get interesting.
See, there's this idea that the more money you have, the happier you'll be. And sure, having
enough is needed to cover your basic needs and maybe a bit more can make life easier.
However, here's the twist: after a certain point, more money doesn't necessarily mean more
happiness.
Now, a scenario I like to call "Buy a Phone, get 1 day of happiness for free." Imagine that you
got the latest phone with the best features, showing it to your friends, how it can give you an
advantage in online games and even school work; then after a while, the excitement fades, and
it's onto the next thing again.
Researchers call that the "hedonic treadmill" - the idea that we adapt to new stuff, and the
happiness boost doesn't stick around for so long. The feeling of surprise and happiness
declines to the set point of emotions we originally had before.
I have just turned 18, and my parents still support my financial dilemma as a grade 12 student.
I've yet to experience a job or even earn money for myself, so what would I know. Well, I do
know what makes me truly happy, and it doesn't really revolve much around money. It would be
my dog "Cody," the unforgettable experience I have with my friends, and even the family time I
rarely get.
Now, I'm not saying money doesn't matter. Because it really does. But maybe it's not the main
ingredient in the happiness recipe. Think about it. What really makes your day? Is it the stuff
you buy, or is it hanging out with friends, doing something you love, or feeling appreciated?
It's about finding that balance, knowing that money's cool and all but let us not take it as a front
seat in our pursuit of happiness. It's about appreciating the small things, our scores on short
quizzes, the chismisan of the teachers, our crush, and every other moment that make us feel
alive.
So, think of it well: When you do have that money, is it worth more than happiness? the same
as happiness? or is it nothing compared to happiness?

Thank you for listening!

Address: 2888 P. Vergel St., Pasay City

Telephone Number: 8869-6860
E-mail Address: pcsciencehs@yahoo.com