Objective: Discusses the

functions of communication
EN11/12OC-Ibe-8
Topic: Discussing the
functions of
communication
KBI: Practice clean as you go
in the classroom.
DRILL
Using the web map below, give different reason or purposes why people
communicate.
Unlocking of Unfamiliar Words

Conviction Express

Interact
Regulate Jargon
MOTIVATION

Think of a conversation that you had in the past and

recall why you had that conversation. Share the
reason to the class.
Activity 1
Look at the pictures below. Identify the different ways of
communicating with each other.

1. ____________ 2. __________ 3.______________

4. ________ 5. __________
Activity 2

1. What is the picture all about?

2. Do you think that effective communication can be
achieved if all the members of the family respect gender
roles in home and even in society? Why?
Activity 3
Read each statement below. Write T if you think that the statement is
TRUE and F if you think that statement is FALSE.
___1. The five functions of communication are regulation/control, social
interaction, motivation, information, and emotional expression.
___2. Regulatory communication refers to giving orders or directions, making
requests or attempting to influence the action of others, and accepting or
refusing directions.
___3. In social interaction or shared attention with others, the individual is
communicating not only to meet his own desires and needs but also to
socially interact with people around him.
___4. Emotional function is the fundamental requirement of being able to
adapt and adjust oneself to environment.
___5. Information expression function refers to how one conveys emotional
experience through verbal and non-verbal behavior.
Discussing or Explaining the
Concept (ABSTRACTION)
Functions of Communication
1. Control or Regulation. Communication functions to control behavior.
Every organization has its regulations and these regulations are
communicated to all members in various ways.
Example: A small organization such as family has its own rules which
every members has to follow.
2. Social Interaction. Communication allows individuals to interact with
others. Because of the needs to interact daily, people communicate.
Example: A student has to talk with his parents regarding his
allowance and school requirements.
3. Motivation. Communication motivates or encourages people to live
better.
Example: Liza shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
 4. Emotional Expression. Communication facilitates people’s expression
of their feelings and emotion.
Example: A students shares his emotional frustrations to another
student.

5. Information Dissemination. Communication functions to convey

information.
Example: The leader draws the plans for executing the safety
protocols.
Developing Mastery or Fixing of Skills
Identify the function of communication used in the following situations.

1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.

_________________________
2. Ross greets Rachel; then they start talking about their plans for vacation.
_________________________
3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live alone in the city.
_________________________
4. Ryan tells Jodi that he is in love with her.
_________________________
5. The geometry teacher lectures about Mathematical concepts.
_________________________
Finding Practical Application

As a student, why is it important to know and understand

the functions of communication?
Can you relate it in your life?
EVALUATION
Identify the function of communication used in each of the following
situations.
1. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
________________
2. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
________________
3. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
________________
4. The city mayor announces new ordinances about public smoking.
________________
5. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
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ASSIGNMENT

Answer the ‘Assessment part of Module 1. Write your

answers in your assignment notebook.