CRITICAL THINKING

COURSE CODE OCC INNOVATIVE THINKING

EMPATHY
Oral Communication in Context RESILIENCE
COURSE TITLE
TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION
SEMESTER 1st SCHOOL YEAR 2020-21

PERIOD WEEK 6: Sept. 28-Oct.2, 2020 MODULE NO. 6

INTRODUCTION

Hooray! You have just taken your prelim exam last week. ☺
Now we are down to our next module which covers the topic – types of speech context. Are you familiar with
the different speech contexts? When you hear the word context, what does it mean to you?
Yes you are right, when you say Speech context it refers to the situation or environment and the circumstances
in which the communication occurs. When you are asked to speak publicly, you need to know the occasion for
the speech, as well as the type of audience. The audience is your intended goal, and the occasion is the reason
why the audience will attend the speech. Definitely you vary your speech because your target audience will
be different in most situations.
In this module, let us try to discover and learn what are the different types of speech context.
The release of this module is so timely. The USTP-SHS will have an official activity this week that involves
communication. With this, I hope you will be able to participate well in the activity this week. ☺

Intended Learning Outcomes (Learning Competencies)

Intended Learning Outcomes 1. Differentiate types of speech context.

Intended Learning Outcomes 2. Practice effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes 3. Identify strategies in effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

Activity 1: Self-Audit 1

Do the self-audit activity first before you start reading the discussions. Please
log in to our google classroom and see the Self-Audit activity assigned to you.
The link automatically locks or cannot be accessed within given period. Make
sure to accomplish it not later than October 6, 2020. (5:00pm).
 TOPIC 1: SPEECH CONTEXTS

1. Intrapersonal – This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker acts both
as the sender and the receiver of message. “The message is made up of your thoughts and feelings.
The channel is your brain, which processes what you are thinking and feeling. There is feedback in the
sense that as you talk to yourself, you discard certain ideas and replace them with others.” (Hybels &
Weaver, 2012, p 16)
Examples:
• You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class talked to you on the
way home and you decided it probably meant nothing.
• You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting your project
before the due date and you reflected on why this was so.

2. Interpersonal – This refers to communication between and among people and establishes personal
relationship between and among them. Solomon and Theiss (2013) state that “the inter part of the
word highlights how interpersonal communication connects people… when you engage in
interpersonal communication, you and another person become linked together… The personal part
means that your unique qualities as a person matter during interpersonal communication…” (p. 5)

Types of Interpersonal Context

Dyad Communication – communication that occurs between two people.

Example:
• You offered feedback on the speech performance of your classmate.
• You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down.
Small Group – This refers to communication that involves
at least three but not more than twelve people engaging in
a face-to-face interaction to achieve a desired goal. In this
type of communication, all participants can freely share
ideas in a loose and open discussion.
Example:
• You are participating in an organizational meeting
which aims to address the concerns of your fellow
students.
• You are having a discussion with your group mates
on how to finish the assigned tasks.

Public – This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver

or send the message before or in front of a group. The message can be
driven by informational or persuasive purposes. “In public
communication, unlike in interpersonal and small group, the channels
are more exaggerated. The voice is louder and the gestures are more
expansive because the audience is bigger. The speaker might use
additional visual channels such as slides or a Power Point presentation.”
(Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 19)
Example:
• You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.
• You participate in a declamation, oratorical, or debate contest
watched by a number of people.

Mass Communication – This refers to communication that takes

place through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books,
billboards, internet, and other types of media.
Example:
• You are a student journalist articulating your stand on
current issues through the school’s newspaper.
 Activity 2. What did we learn?

Identify and discuss with a partner the differences among the types of speech contexts using the graphic
organizer below. Give your own examples. You may choose your own partner among your classmates. Again,
this is a PAIR activity.

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REFERENCES

Ref. 1 Sipacio, Philippe John Fresnillo and Balgos, Anne Richie Garcia (2016). Oral Communication
in Context For Senior High School. C&E Publishing, Inc.
 CRITICAL THINKING
COURSE CODE OCC INNOVATIVE THINKING
EMPATHY
Oral Communication in Context RESILIENCE
COURSE TITLE
TEAMWORK
COMMUNICATION
SEMESTER 1st SCHOOL YEAR 2020-21

PERIOD WEEK 7: Oct. 5-Oct.9, 2020 MODULE NO. 7

INTRODUCTION

In the previous module, we learned about the different speech context. In this module, we will be talking
about the different speech styles. In general, Speech Context refers to the purpose of the speech- why you are
giving the speech- while Speech Style refers to how you deliver your intended message.
Once you are clear on the Speech Context, you then are usually free to choose your Speech Style. The style
refers to how you achieve delivering your message to the audience and is usually based on your personal
preference. You might choose to tell a personal story that illustrates your message as well. Of course, in some
cases, you might not be able to choose your style, as some situations do not permit this or at least limit your
ability to do so. Speech Style is where you get to add your own individual flair in a way that will help you deliver
your message to the audience.
Speech Context refers to the purpose of the speech- why you are giving the speech (occasion) and who you
are giving the speech to (audience), and Speech Style refers to how you deliver your message.

Intended Learning Outcomes (Learning Competencies)

Intended Learning Outcomes 1. Identify different speech styles.

Intended Learning Outcomes 2. Exhibit appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior in a given speech style.
Intended Learning Outcomes 3. Reflect on their learnings on the type of speech styles.

Activity 1: Self-Audit 1

Do the self-audit activity first before you start reading the discussions. Please
log in to our google classroom and see the Self-Audit activity assigned to you.
The link automatically locks or cannot be accessed within given period. Make
sure to accomplish it not later than October 6, 2020. (5:00pm). This is the same
with Module 6’s self-audit.
 TOPIC 1: SPEECH STYLES

According to Martin Joos (1976:156), speech style means the form of language that the speaker uses which
characterized by the degree of formality known as the register. He identified the styles in five classes such as
frozen style, formal style, consultative style, casual style, and intimate style. There are different types of
speech styles, the following are frozen, intimate, formal, casual, and consultative speeches.

1. FROZEN STYLE
Used generally in very formal setting. Most formal communicative style for respectful situation. Does not
require any feedback from the audience. Usually uses long sentences with good grammar and vocabulary
The use of language is fixed and relatively static
Examples:
national pledge, anthem, school creeds, marriage ceremonies, speech for a state ceremony

2. FORMAL STYLE
Used in speaking to medium to large groups. May also be used in single hearers- strangers, older persons,
professional. Speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered. Avoids using slang
terminologies. Language is comparatively rigid and has a set, agreed upon vocabulary that is well documented;
is often of a standard variety.
Examples:
meetings, speeches, school lessons, court, a corporate meeting, at a swearing in ceremony, in an interview
or in a classroom

3. CONSULTATIVE STYLE
Used in semi-formal communication. Happens in two-way participation. Most operational among other styles.
Speaker does not usually plan what he wants to say. Sentences end to be shorter and spontaneous
Examples:
regular conversation at schools, companies, group discussion, teacher-student, doctor-patient, expert-
apprentice
 4. CASUAL STYLE
Language used between friends. Often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information out. Slangs
are quite often used in these instances. This style is used in informal situations and language. Relationship
between speaker and hearer is closed.
Examples:
casual conversations with friends, family members, chats, phone calls and messages

5. INTIMATE STYLE
Completely private language used within family of very close friends or group. Uses personal language codes.
Grammar is unnecessary. Does not need complete language. Certain terms of endearment, slangs or
expressions whose meaning is shared with a small subset of persons to person
Examples:
talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc.

REFERENCES

Ref. 1 Sipacio, Philippe John Fresnillo and Balgos, Anne Richie Garcia (2016). Oral Communication
in Context For Senior High School. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Ref. 2 https://oralcom.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/types-of-speech-styles/