Lesson 2

Intrapersonal
Communication
 Demonstrate appropriate
Learning verbal and nonverbal
Competency 1 behavior in a given
speech context
(EN11/12OC-Ifj-16).
 Objectives

● identify what intrapersonal communication is; and

● demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal
behavior for intrapersonal communication.
Essential Question

What are the advantages of engaging in

constant and deep intrapersonal
communication?
Warm Up

Reflect on whether you agree or disagree with this

statement: I know myself very well. Write a brief
explanation regarding your answer. Afterward, share
what you have written with a partner and exchange
insights and ideas.
 Vocabulary Words

introspective (adjective) - characterized

1 by examination of one’s own thoughts and
feelings
Being introspective, she spends most of her
time alone in the field, reflecting on various intrapersonal (adjective) - occurring
concepts about life. 3 within the individual mind or self
The child needs to develop his
intrapersonal skills in order to develop into
self-esteem (noun) - a confidence and a more self-aware individual.
2 satisfaction in oneself
His self-esteem is so low because of the
bullying he experienced way back in his
elementary years.
 Vocabulary Words

discourse (noun) - verbal interchange of self-affirmation (noun) - a positive

4 ideas
The debater has mastered the skills of
5 assertion toward oneself
Olivia has found that doing some self-
argumentative discourse. affirmation in the morning boosts her
mood and makes her feel a lot better.
 Learn about It!

Intrapersonal communication simply means

communicating with oneself. The individual involved in the
process of communication is both the sender and the
receiver.

Examples:
➔ daydreaming
➔ reflecting
➔ analyzing
➔ evaluating
➔ mumbling
 Learn about It!

Types of Intrapersonal Communication

Internal discourse - inner talk, done within the mind

Solo written communication - writing that is not intended

for others

Solo vocal communication - spoken aloud

 Learn about It!

Why is it essential?

● You can get to know yourself better.

● You will be able to make appropriate responses and
sound decisions in various situations.
● It affects how you see yourself and how you communicate
with others.
 Learn about It!

How to Use Intrapersonal Communication to Be a Better

Communicator:

● Learn about yourself by engaging in self-dialogue.

● Practice self-affirmation.
 Learn about It!

Example:

While walking, Carissa thinks about what topic to talk about

in the extemporaneous speech she needs to deliver the next
day. In her mind, she weighs her options. “Perhaps I can talk
about the importance of financial awareness and being
frugal. Or maybe I can make a speech about bullying. But I
guess that’s going to be the topic of some of my classmates
as well. Hmm . . . Maybe I could talk about art and creative
pursuits and how they help enrich one’s life . . .”
 Drills

Classify each of the following as internal discourse, solo

written communication, and solo vocal communication.
Write ID, SW, and SV, respectively.

1. Marissa analyzes how to solve the math problem.

2. Joanna daydreams about becoming a billionaire.
3. Paul writes down reminders for himself.
4. Jim practices how he will apologize to a friend he had a
disagreement with.
 Drills

5. Ms. Cortez scribbles random musings onto her journal to

make sense of her thoughts.
6. Victor evaluates whether to accept the company’s job offer.
7. Maia berates herself out loud for being tactless.
8. The child plays with her dolls and says out loud how she thinks
their conversations will go.
9. Rina imagines how she will spend her summer vacation.
10. Menard writes down business ideas in his planner.
 Drills

In a ½ crosswise sheet of paper, write a letter to your

grade school self. Write about things you wish you had
known back when you were younger. Prepare to share
your letter to the class.
 Values Integration

How can intrapersonal communication help us grow

as better individuals?
Synthesis

Synthesis Activity: Johari Window

 Synthesis

●able ●dependable ●intelligent ●patient ●sensible

●accepting ●dignified ●introverted ●powerful ●sentimental
●adaptable ●energetic ●kind ●proud ●shy
●bold ●extroverted ●knowledgeable ●quiet ●silly
●brave ●friendly ●logical ●reflective ●spontaneous
●calm ●giving ●loving ●relaxed ●sympathetic
●caring ●happy ●mature ●religious ●tense
●cheerful ●helpful ●modest ●responsive ●trustworthy
●clever ●idealistic ●nervous ●searching ●warm
●complex ●independent ●observant ●self-assertive ●wise
●confident ●ingenious ●organized ●self-conscious ●witty
 Synthesis

1. Approach anyone in the room to choose 5 or 6 words that

best describe you from the list of adjectives. In return, you
will choose five or six adjectives that best describe them.
2. From your list, choose five or six adjectives that you think
best describe yourself.
3. Fill out the Johari window and categorize the words that you
and your classmates chose.
 Assignment

Recall the way you were back when you were younger and
the way you are now. What has stayed the same? What has
changed? Write a journal entry about it on a sheet of
intermediate pad paper.