ORAL COMMUNICATION- SHS

FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION
VERBAL & NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
GRADE 11
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

● identify the purpose in a sample speaking engagement;
● determine the verbal and nonverbal cues that a speaker uses in order to
achieve a purpose;
● utilize knowledge on the functions of communication in analyzing
various communication situations; and
● recognize the importance of different communicative functions in our
daily lives.
 TABLE OF
CONTENTS

FUNCTIONS OF VERBAL
01 COMMUNICATION 02 COMMUNICATION

NON-VERBAL
03 COMMUNICATION
04 SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
In the succeeding activities, you will have a chance to explore different
situations to learn the various functions of communication and their relevance
to your daily interactions with people. By observing how people
communicate, you will find out what type of approach works best in a
communicative scenario.
 Theoreticians such as Roman
Jakobson, Michael Halliday, and
Bronislaw Malinowski have
categorized the different functions of
communication.

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

 CONTROL AND
REGULATION

Communication functions to regulate and control the

behavior of a person or group of people.
Example:
Doctor’s prescriptions, parents’ instruction to their
children, friends giving advice on what course or action
to take, scolding, employer’s orders to their employees,
customers making orders, a policeman scolding not to
jaywalk
 CONTROL AND
REGULATION

Communication functions to regulate and control the

behavior of a person or group of people.
Example:
Doctor’s prescriptions, parents’ instruction to their
children, friends giving advice on what course or action
to take, scolding, employer’s orders to their employees,
customers making orders, a policeman scolding not to
jaywalk
 SOCIAL INTERACTION

Communication functions as a means to casually

interact with other people.
Examples:
Pick-up lines, invitations, greetings, appreciation &
encouragement, marriage proposals, game plans, sharing
funny stories
 MOTIVATION

Communication functions to inspire or motivate a

person or people to be or do better.
Examples:
the school principal talks in front of the students to do
their best in the games, expressing a need, communica-
ting desires and aspirations,
 INFORMATION
DISSEMINATION

Communication functions as a way to share information

or data in order to educate.
Examples:
A Filipino scientist provides information to a low-income
community on how to light up their homes by using a
bottle filled with water and a teaspoon of bleach
 EMOTIONAL
EXPRESSION

Communication functions as a way to connect to a person

or people for the purpose of affecting them
emotionally.
Examples:
A speaker may appeal to the listeners by disclosing how
he or she was also moved by that particular movie, drama
series, or song.
 LEARNING TASK 1

● The class will be divided into five (5) groups. Each group will role play
the function of communication that is assigned to them.
GROUP 1- Control and Regulation
GROUP 2- Social Interaction
GROUP 3- Motivation
GROUP 4- Information Dissemination
GROUP 5- Emotional Expression
● They will be graded based on the criteria provided by the teacher.
 CRITERIA
CONTENT- 50%
CREATIVITY- 30%
LANGUAGE- 10%
BODY LANGUAGE, GESTURES,
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS- 10%
TOTAL: 100%
 SPECIAL
AWARDS
BEST ACTRESS (GIRL)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
(GIRL)
BEST ACTOR (BOY)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (BOY)
 LEARNING TASK 2

Visualize your daily routine. What functions of

communication do you often use? Write your
answer on a sheet of paper, then, explain why those
functions are the most useful in your daily
activities. Follow the format on the next slide.
 LEARNING TASK 2

A. DAILY ROUTINE (1-10)

1. I communicate with friends- Social Interaction
10.
 LEARNING TASK 2

B. IMPORTANCE OF THESE FUNCTIONS

- (Write in a paragraph form.)
 VERBAL AND
NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION

- Both can convey a message

 Verbal
Communication
- refers to the use of words to convey a message.
This type of communication can be regarded
efficient and successful if the receiver can easily
process the message delivered by the sender.
 ASPECTS TO
CONSIDER IN
VERBAL
COMMUNICATION

1. Appropriateness Formal communication

- the use of suitable language form - is the type of communication
applicable to the nature of the used in formal, ceremonial or
event or context of situation dignified gatherings.
 TYPES OF FORMAL
COMMUNICATION

Meetings
Interviews Conferences

Speeches Formal One-

Presentations on-Ones
Informal Communication

- is characterized by free, casual and

spontaneous exchange between two or more
persons. The exchange is a kind of
interaction that is unrestrained by rules and
conventions.
 TYPES OF
INFORMAL
COMMUNICATION
Casual Family Social
Conversations Communication
Gossips Culture

Inter-relational
Tales activities outside
of the formal
DIFFERENCES
 ASPECTS TO
CONSIDER IN
VERBAL
COMMUNICATION

2. Brevity 3. Clarity
-Speakers frequently opt to use -refers to using simple yet
simple and precise words in exact words that directly
delivering their express your
message thoughts and emotion.
 ASPECTS TO
CONSIDER IN
VERBAL
COMMUNICATION

4. Ethics 5. Vividness
-Ethics pertains to moral standards that need to -refers to words that make the
be considered when delivering a message. The conversation or exchange of
audiences’ background: age, gender, race, information
social status and personal convictions lively and vibrant.
 Nonverbal
Communication
-refers to a collaboration of movements that does
not require any spoken words in order to convey a
message. This incorporates actions such as hand
gestures, body language, facial expressions, stance,
appearance and others in order to convey a
message.
 Nonverbal
Communication
Examples: 1.7. Hand Gestures
1. Bodily Kinesthetic 2. Attitude and/or Behavior
1.1. Head Movement to specific situations
1.2. Eye Movement 3. Manner of Dressing
1.3. Facial Expressions 4. Tone of Voice
1.4. Sitting
1.5. Standing
1.6. Walking
 Importance of Nonverbal
Communication

- Makes the message more meaningful.

- Expresses message without the use of words.
- Makes audience more enthusiastic.
- Defines the kind of speaker one is.
- Makes one a dynamic speaker.
- Gives confidence to the speaker.
- Adds color to a speech.
- Connects the speaker to the audience.
- Gives the speaker a variety of ways to deliver his/her message.
 ASSESSMENT

Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.

______1. Audience profile shall be considered under ethics.
______2. The proper use of nonverbal communication can make you an effective
speaker.
______3. Your manner of communication defines what kind of speaker you are.
______4. The effective use of nonverbal communication makes you a credible speaker.
______5. In word use, you must consider the nature and situation for appropriacy.
 ASSESSMENT

Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.

______6. Clarity is achieved by using simple and plain words that are easily understood
by the audience.
______7. The use of blank words like “ah”, “uhm” may lead to communication
breakdown.
______8. Verbal communication is more important than nonverbal
communication.
______9. Individual differences shall be considered in delivering a message.
_____10. Make your message simple and comprehensible when conversing.
 ASSESSMENT

Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE.

______11. All formal communications conform with specific rule, belief and objectives
of the speaker or certain group.
______12. Audience background needs to be considered before engaging to any type of
communication.
______13. The use of figure of speech enhances one’s speech for clarity.
______14. The most effective way of connecting to your audience is through the use of
verbal communication only.
______15. Inter-relational activities are also observed under formal communication at
some point.
 LEARNING TASK 2

● Create a slogan about the importance of verbal and nonverbal

communication in our daily lives. The slogan will be graded based on the
following criteria below.
CRITERIA FOR GRADING A SLOGAN:
CONTENT- 40%
CREATIVITY- 40%
NEATNESS- 10%
RELEVANCE- 10%
TOTAL- 100%
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