Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
Sindangan North District II
DOÑA NATIVIDAD L. MACIAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL
R.G.Macias, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Quarter 2 (Week 5) – LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Name:____________________________________________________Grade/Strand:___________Score: ___________Date:_______
PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH WRITING
I. Background Information skills
In the previous module, you learned about the principles To entertain To amuse the Grade 11
of speech delivery in different situations. In the said students with
lesson, you identified the different principles on how to interesting observations
deliver a speech when inside a closed room, outside a of people who lack
building, or in an open-air venue. In addition, you information literacy
learned about some pointers or tips when delivering a skills
speech to a specific audience, and when speaking with a 3. The topic is the main point of your speech,
microphone and a podium or lectern. which can be determined once you have decided
While, in this module, you are going to learn about the on your purpose. The strategies that may be
principles of writing focusing on analyzing your audience used in selecting your topic include personal
or target listeners, deciding on your purpose, and inventory or experiences, discussing with family
choosing your topic. Planning or preparing a speech is and friends, free writing, listing, asking
essential before its delivery to ensure your success as a questions, or semantic webbing. In addition, it is
speaker when speaking before an audience. You will be important to choose a topic that you are
able to learn the skills of planning stage and enhance knowledgeable about so you can establish
them as you carry out the various tasks in the activities credibility. 
designed. Thus, in this module, you will be trained to
become both a good writer, and eventually, an effective  For a broad topic chosen, you narrow it down by
speaker. making the concept or idea more specific and
II. Learning Competency focused. See the example below.
Learning Objectives Topic Information Literacy (This is
By the end of the 5-day lesson, the learner shall be able a broad topic)
to: Narrowing down a topic  How to Enhance
1. identify the components of the planning or through listing Information Literacy Skills
preparation stage in the speech writing process;  The Importance of
2. use the principles of writing a speech focusing on Information Literacy Skills
analyzing the audience, finding a purpose and choosing in a Student’s Life 
the topic, and; 3. demonstrate understanding on speech Information Literacy and Its
preparation for speech delivery. Components
III. Essential Concepts/Knowledge and Examples
A schematic diagram below presents the
The process of writing is neither linear nor Conduct an
1 first four steps2 in speech preparation.
3
chronological. It is actually recursive. It begins with a audience
preparation stage, which involves the following analysis 4
components.
1. The audience is the target listeners. In writing your IV. Determine Narrow down Select a
speech, there is a need to do an audience analysis so Learning the Purpose the topic (if a topic
you can tailor-fit the speech content and delivery. The Activities topic is
audience analysis includes: Activity 1
a. demography (age range, male-female ratio, Direction: Based on the excerpts (passages) from the
educational background, affiliations, nationality, speeches (shown in the images) of the following
economic status, etc.) personalities, identify the purpose of each of their
b. situation (time, venue, occasion, size) speeches and provide a two-sentence explanation of
c. psychology or psychographic (values, beliefs, your answer. To do this, complete the graphic organizer
attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial ideologies, and that follows
needs)
2. The purpose of a speech is classified into three: 
 A speech to inform aims to provide the 1
audience with a clear understanding of a 2
concept, process, or phenomenon, as well
as, an idea, issue, or event and people.
  A speech to persuade attempts to change
the audience’s behavior, attitude, value, or
belief by presenting the speaker’s well-
argued ideas, standpoint or judgment. 
 A speech to entertain intends to amuse the
listeners by including humor in the speech. This
can be after-dinner, ceremonial, or inspirational.
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Moving from a general to specific purpose
requires you to identify the who, what, when,
where, and why of your speech
General Purpose Specific Purpose
To inform To inform the Grade 11
students about the
relevance of information
literacy today
To persuade To persuade the Grade
11 students to develop
information literacy 1. Nelson Mandela Quote
Purpose: ______________ Multiple Choice Test Directions: Read and understand
Two-sentence explanation: each question carefully and encircle the letter of the
_________________________________________________________ correct answer.
_________________________________________________________
2. Leonardo DiCaprio Quote 1. Elijah wants to persuade his audience to purchase
Purpose: ______________ more locally produced foods. He decides he needs to
Two-sentence explanation: know how his audience members already feel about this
_________________________________________________________ topic and whether they know about locally produced
_______________________________________________________ options.
3. Catriona Gray Which of the following components of audience analysis
Purpose: ______________ that Elijah focuses on gathering?
Two-sentence explanation: A. demographic information C. situational information
_________________________________________________________ B. psychographic information D. statistical information
_________________________________________________________ 2. The following are reasons for you as a writer to do an
audience analysis before writing your speech EXCEPT:
Activity 2 A. Audience analysis is required so you can adapt to the
Situation: Suppose you are going to deliver one of the needs of your listeners.
speeches in Activity 3, which one are you going to B. Audience analysis is needed for you to impart your
choose? Can you pick out a central idea or focus from listeners relevant ideas regarding a particular topic
the message or content of the speech? This time, you C. Audience analysis is important so you can
will try working on a speech preparation using the acknowledge your listeners and their beliefs, knowledge,
excerpt of the speeches (in Activity 3) above as your and attitudes.
basis. Task: From the message or content of the D. Audience analysis is useful for it serves as your guide
speeches delivered by the famous personalities in in choosing a topic that is relevant and useful to your
Activity 3, extract an idea or topic for a target audience listeners.
or listeners. Then, craft your purpose and your specific 3. Which of the following principles in choosing a topic
topic for the speech delivery. Complete the graphic that will best establish the speaker’s credibility?
organizer below with the required components. A. A topic that is based on the occasion
B. A topic that suits the audience’s interests
C. A topic that is based on the speaker’s expertise
Name of Speaker:
D. A topic that is based on the speaker’s own purpose
_____________________________________________
4. Haley wants to give her classroom an informative
Central idea of his or her speech: speech on the dangers of drunk driving. As a friend, you
suggest that this might not be a good topic because her
Target listeners/audience (brief classmates probably ___________.
description):_________________________ A. do not drink alcohol
________________________________________________________ B. will not understand the topic
D. already know a lot about the topic
5. “To persuade a group of local residents to wear a
General Purpose: _____________ Specific Purpose: mask whenever they go out of their houses during this
________________ time of pandemic” is an example of which type of
purpose?
__________________________________________________________
A. general B. special
C. specific D. systematic
6. Stefan wanted to speak on the elements of jazz
Specific Topic (Narrowed down): music, but his teacher told the class that they could only
_________________________________ choose from the specific list of topics that they have
______________________________________________________ made. This is an example of__________.
A. a bad speech C. poor narrowing
B. constraints D. poor topic selection
B. Guided Questions 7. Katarina is speaking on the benefits of sleep, but she
does not include a call for action to get more sleep.
Read the questions comprehensibly. Write your Which type of general purpose does Tika have?
answers on the space provided. A. to console B. to entertain
1. What is the purpose of analyzing the audience C. to inform D. to persuade
before you deliver your speech? 8. Which of the following topics would NOT be suitable
for an audience composed of members who were
2. How could you analyze the audience of your formerly working overseas?
speech? A. how to create a striking resume
C. how to budget a lower salary
B. how to enter the local workforce
3. What are the different purposes of speech? D. how to start a business in the Philippines
9. The following topics are appropriate to speak about
during a retirement party for one’s boss EXCEPT
V. Assessment A. the boss’s accomplishments through the years
B. the products that brought success to the company
Directions: Complete each statement below by filling in C. the positive impact the boss made in the workplace
the blank with the correct term, word, or phrase. D. the motivation the boss provided to his subordinates
1. An __________ should be conducted before writing your 10. Elena is going to deliver a speech in front of an
speech in order to determine the basic profile of the audience with varying professional backgrounds. Which
audience. of the following topics should she NOT choose?
2. The __________ is the focal point of a speech. This is A. cultivating work-life balance C. advancements
where all the ideas in a speech revolve around. in a particular field
3. A speech to __________ calls for an action for the B. managing one’s stress levels D. how to
audience to make some change in their behavior or be more productive at work
thinking. VI. Reflection
4. The purpose of a speech that intends to impart Direction: Answer the questions wholeheartedly.
knowledge or relevant ideas regarding a particular topic 1. What have you learned from the lesson?
is to__________.
5. The primary purpose of delivering an __________ 2. Is there something would you like to be clarified?
speech is to entertain or amuse the listeners. Please specify.
VII. Reference
Grade 11 Oral Communication in Context Module 5
Prepared by: Elmera A. Tagapan
Subject Teacher

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