FUNCTIONS OF

COMMUNICATION

MS. ELDA MAE Y. ESMANE

SHS-TEACHER
COULD YOU THINK OF SOMETHING WHERE
YOU HAVE COMPLETED A TRANSACTION?
Desired Learning Competencies:

At the end of the lesson, students are

expected to:

a.discusses the functions of communication;

b.identifies the speaker’s purpose/s ;
c. expresses social interaction and social
emotional expression through shared insights.
The learner/s will perform the following activity:
Throwback Movies: ACTually
Directions: Deliver the following lines from the popular
Filipino movies. Tell whether the following lines aims to
control someone,develop intimacy, express desires,
inform, or express strong emotions.
1. “You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard
copycat!” - Cherie Gil, Bituing Walang Ningning (1985)

2. “Ayoko ng tinatapakan ako, ayoko ng masikip, ayoko

ng mabaho,ayoko ng walang tubig, ayoko ng walang
pagkaian, ayoko ng putik!” - Maricel Soriano, Kaya
Kong Abutin ang Langit, (1984) –
3. “I was never your partner, I’m just your wife…” - Sharon
Cuneta,
Madrasta (1996)

4. “Mahal mo ba ako dahil kailangan mo ako, o kailangan mo ako

kaya mahal mo ako?” - Claudine Barretto, Milan (2004) –

5. “Ding, ang bato!” – Vilma Santos, Lipad, Darna, Lipad (1973) –

6. “My brother is not a pig! Ang kapatid ko ay tao, hindi baboy
damo!” – Nora Aunor, Minsa’s Isang Gamugamo (1976) –

7. Ang mga tala… mataas, mahirap maabot. Pero ipinapangako ko,

Inay… bukas, luluhod ang mga tala!” - Sharon Cuneta, Bukas
Luluhod Ang Mga Tala (1984)

8. “I don’t deserve to be treated like this. I care about my job sir. I

care about you.” – Sharon Cuneta, Caregiver (2008) –
9. “Wala akong pakialam…ibalik mo sa akin si Jun-jun. Ibalik
mo sa akin ang anak ko! Ibalik mo sa akin si Jun-jun. Ibalik
mo ang…ahhhhhh!” – Vilma Santos, Paano Ba ang
Mangarap?
(1983)

10. The business… is very good. And the office… is very big.
And the bank… is very nice.” – Eugene Domingo, Kimmy
Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009)
Functions of Communication
Functions of communication refer to how humans use
language for different purposes.

Five Functions of Communication

1. Regulation/Control
Uses of communication
- control human behavior
- regulate the nature and amount of activities humans engage in
2. Social Interaction
Human beings develop and maintain
bonds, intimacy, relations,
and associations.
3. Motivation
Motivation as a function refers to a person
using language to express desires, needs,
wants, likes and dislikes,
inclinations,choices, and aspirations.
4. Information
Communication can be used for giving and
getting information.
- Giving of information (statement of facts)
- Getting information (asking questions)
5.Emotional Expression
- Emotions are a central part of who we are.
- Humans need to let the emotions out
otherwise they harm our well-being.
- Emotional expression through language can
come in the form of interjection and
exclamation.
Generalization:

1. What are the five functions of

communication?
2. What are the purpose of its functions of
communication?
Evaluation:
Instruction:Discuss the functions of communication in the following scenario:

1. Vice Ganda personally thank his supporters.

2. The tourist guide orient the guest regarding the rules and regulations
while they are in the vicinity.
3. June greets Rachel and they start talking about their plans in their
upcoming Jr. and Sr’s night ball.
4. The President presents his plan for 2021.
5. The husband and wife agreed to have shared responsibilities at home.
 Assessment Tool: Rubrics

Date:
Student’s Name:
Grade and Section:

Beginning (1) Developing (2) Competent (3) Accomplished (4) Score

Responds to fewer than half the Understands and respond more Understands and respond most of Understandss and responds to all
questions, and/or misunderstands than half of the questions. the questions questions
questions.

Uses language that is either Generally uses own words Interprets document in own Interprets document in own
unclear or copied from text though some responses really too words. words, goes beyond literal
without interpretation. heavy on cited text. meaning to conceptual and
historical significance of text.

Understanding unclear, Demonstrates accurate Demonstrates accurate Demonstrates sophisticated

inconsistent or seriously flawed understanding of relevant understanding of relevant understanding of relevant
passages in context of whole text passages in context of whole text passages in context of whole text
or excerpt. or excerpt. or excerpt.
References:
• Peña, A.R., & Anudin, A. G. (2016). Oral communication. Quezon
• City: Vibal Group Inc.
• Sipacio, P. J., & Balgos, A.N. (2016). Oral communication in context
• for senior high school. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.

• Speech and Oral Communication (Rafaela Hernandez Diaz)

• Learning Guide (Goldenstate College) Veza D. Alcantara/Lordelie L. Noys
• Teaching-learning English.com
• GOOGLE IMAGES

• Department of Education
THANK YOU FOR THE PARTICIPATION