Oral Communication

FUNCTIONS AND
NATURE OF
COMMUNICATION
 LESSON OBJECTIVES

1 2 3
The students should be able to The students should be able to The students should be able to
define the nature of show an understanding of how appreciate the importance of the
communication. communication happens functions of communication.
between people.
 LESSON CONTENT
INTRODUCTION FUNCTIONS &
01 A brief discussion of the overview of
communication and its importance in
life as a whole.
03 NATURE
A discussion of the five functions of
communication: regulation, interaction,
motivation, expression, and information.

COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE TASK

02 A discussion on the etymology,
definition, and forms and uses of
communication.
04 A discussion on how to accomplish the
performance task for this lesson.
LET'S SHARE!
Using the space provided on this slide, tell us your
answer to the question below.

What is the one thing you like about

communicating with other people?
 INTRODUCTION
01 A brief discussion of the overview of
communication and its importance in
life as a whole.
 INTERACTION
Listening and talking, or giving and receiving,
are both important parts of good
communication. The goal is to make sure that
everyone understands what is being said.
HOW DOES COMMUNICATION HELP?
RELATIONSHIP
One important life skill is the ability to
communicate. Communication helps you get
to know other people and get along well with
them.
SUCCESS
For your career to go well, you need to be
able to talk to people. Having good
communication skills can help you move
up in your career.
SELF
Communication is a big part of how you
see yourself, and it also helps you solve
problems, learn new things, and build your
career.
 COMMUNICATION
02 A discussion on the etymology,
definition, and forms and uses of
communication.
COMMUNICATION
Communication comes from the Latin word which
means “working as one”.

Communication is simply the act of sending

information from one person or group to another. The
exchange of communication varies from person to
person depending on the needs of the situation.

Communication is a process of exchanging meaningful

messages through the use of common symbols.
 COMMUNICATION
AS PROCESS
The communication that takes
place amongst the people is
active. They communicate in a
way that is original and
convenient for them in order to
accomplish a particular aim or
purpose.
COMMUNICATION
AS INTERACTION
Listening and talking, or giving
and receiving, are both
important parts of good
communication. The goal is to
make sure that everyone
understands what is being said.
COMMUNICATION
AS SOCIAL
CONTEXT
Communication is the process
of producing, delivering, and
receiving significant symbolic
messages in a setting such as a
school, a church, or any other
social gathering.
 FUNCTIONS &

03 NATURE
A discussion of the five functions of
communication: regulation, interaction,
motivation, expression, and
information.
 REGULATION MOTIVATION
One uses communication to control one's Communication is a tool that can be used
actions or behavior. to inspire or urge other people to lead
better lives.

FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION

INTERACTION INFORMATION
Communication is used to make social One uses communication to convey useful
connections; it is used to build bonds, information.
intimacy, and relationships.
 PERFORMANCE

04 TASK
A discussion on how to accomplish the
performance task for this lesson.
 PERFORMANCE TASK
Create a skit showing the four functions of
communication. Collaborate with your group in
creating a script, costumes, and schedule. Each
group will perform their skit on the 8th of
September.
THANK YOU
TEACHER
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