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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3 Lesson 3
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English – Grade 9
Quarter 1- Module 3 Lesson 3: Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various
situations

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MODULE 3 Lesson 3
I. Bridging the Gaps

The development of Communication skills is very significant

when it comes to building relationship with others. It is indeed
necessary to acquire different communicative styles to effectively
convey one’s message.

According to Joos ( 1968), there are five speech styles.

These are (1) intimate, (2) casual, (3) consultative, (4)formal (5)
frozen. Each style dictates what appropriate language or
vocabulary should be used or observed.

In the previous lesson, you have learned that in communicating with others, the
language you choose and use depends on your relationship with the person/s.

In this module you will be learning another speech style that is less intimate and
more relaxed and can be used in your day-to-day conversation with others.

Competency:

Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations

II. Objectives

a. Identify the features of Casual speech style

b. Create a dialogue using the Casual speech style

c. Value the importance of knowing the appropriate communicative style

used in certain situation

III. Vocabulary List:

1. casual- (adj) a: designed for informal use; b: relaxed

and unconcerned

2. Slang (n)- an informal nonstandard vocabulary composed

typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words, and
extravagant, forced, or facetious figures of speech

3. Colloquial (adj) – used in or characteristic of familiar and

informal conversation

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 In colloquial English, ‘Kind of” is often used for ‘somewhat” or
“rather”
*Definitions are taken from Merriam-Webster
IV. Pre-Test

Arrange the jumbled words to Identify what is being described in

the following statements.

1. It is a type of communicative style that is often very relaxed and focused on just
getting the information out . l a u s c a____
2. In Casual speech style, non-standard words or n s a l g is used.

3.Other features of Casual style are the use of o c r n t o a c t i n

like “ I can’t “ and…

4. i l e I p s s i such as “ I am not sure if…. but…“

5. and use of s e m a n n c k i like “Manny” for Manuel or “ Tony”

for Anthony.

V. Learning Activities

Learning Task 1: Wazz up?

Underline informal words or expressions used in the following

dialogues.

Small talk can happen with close friends who you see regularly and with friends you
don’t see as often. Here’s an example of a conversation that could happen between
two friends who know each other pretty well.

Ram: Hey, Alice in wonderland!

Alice: Hey big buddy, I didn’t see you there. Did you already order?
Ram: Yeah, your fave.
Alice: Good to see you. It’s been ages.
Ram: Me too. So, what’s going on?
Alice Oh, not much…. You?
Ram: Not much. Hey, how did your interview go? Wasn’t that yesterday?
Alice Oh, yeah. I think it went well. I don’t know if I got the scholarship, but they said
they would call in a few days.
Ram: Well, I’m sure you did great. I deserve a burger treat. (laughs)

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Alice: Thanks. You should treat me. (laughs) I’m just happy that it’s over. I was
really nervous about it. I feel like puking.
Ram: I can understand that. I get nervous before interviews, too.
Alice: Well, thanks for being supportive. I’m touched.
Ram: Sure, no problem.

Processing: How many informal words or expressions have you identified?

Fill in the checklist and analyze if a casual speech style has manifested in the
conversation you have just read. Identify words/lines that signals casual style of
communication.

Words/Lines Yes/No Words/Lines

1. Did Ram and Alice use casual
speech style?
2. Did they use slang or non-
standard words/expressions?
3. Did they use colloquial words?

4. Did they use elliptical sentences

(some words are omitted)
5. Did they use informal
contractions?
6. Were there interruptions or
switching of topics?
7. Did they use nicknames for
each other?

After filling in the table, can you now define ‘Casual speech style”?

Answer: ___________________________________________________________

Remember:
A Casual speech style is a type of Communicative style. It is a relaxed or
informal conversation between or among friends, peers, colleagues, or family who
share common knowledge or interest using Jargon, slang, or the vernacular
language.

Source: Communication in Context for Senior High School

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 Take note of the difference between colloquial and standard diction.

Colloquial Standard

1.The car works really good. The car works well.

2. Ben got sick of waiting. Ben got tired of waiting.

3. I’m awful thirsty. I’m very thirsty.

4. Jill got the order. Jill received the order.

5. I just don’t get it. I just don’t understand it.

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Examples of slang (highly colloquial)

1. A drag (uninteresting)
2. Pigging out (eating)
3. Chill out (relax)
4. Ratted out ( told, divulged)
5. Fed up ( tired of)

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Learning Task 2A.

A. construct sentences using the following colloquial words.

1. A drag
2. Pig out
3. Chill out
4. Fed up
5. Rattled out

Learning Task 2B.

B. Give the meaning of the following colloquial words and use them in
sentences. You may use a dictionary or other references.

1. Be blue
2. Buzz of

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 3. Go nuts
4. Gonna
5. Y’all
source: literarydevices.net/colloquialism

VI. Practice Task 1

Catching up

Enna, Jewel and Des are friends and are having a

conversation about what to do at the weekend. They plan to go to
the movies, have something to eat and then go shopping.
Enna: So, what are your plans for this weekend Beshies?
Jewel: I don’t know! Do you wanna have get together or something?
Desiree: Yup! Let’s chill out. How about going to see a movie?
Enna I kinda like the idea. Maybe we should go out to eat beforehand.
Desiree: It’s fine with me. Where do you wanna meet?
Enna: Let’s meet at Branco Pizza House. I haven’t gone there for a long time.
Jewel: Good idea again. I heard they just came up with a new pizza. It should be
good because Branco Pizza House always has the best pizza in town.
Desiree: When should we meet?
Enna: Well, the movie is shown at 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM and 8:00PM.
Jewel: Why don’t we go to the 2:00PM show? We can meet at Branco Pizza House
at noon. That will give us plenty of time to pig out. (laughs)
Desiree: My cousin Dannah is in town. Can I bring her along? I hate to leave her
home alone.
Enna: … in town? Yes, bring her along. Besh, you remember Dannah? We met her
at Des’ high school graduation party two years ago.
Jewel: I do not quite remember her. What does she look like?
Desiree: She has blond hair, she is kind of slender, and she is about your height.
Jewel: She wears eyeglasses, right?
Enna: Yes, and she was playing the piano off and on during the party.
Jewel: I remember her now. Yes, do bring her along Des. She is such a nice person,
and funny too.
Desiree: She will be happy to meet both of you again.

Identify the words/expressions from the conversation that feature the characteristics
of Casual speech style.

Features of Casual Speech Style Words/Lines

1. Slang or non-standard
words/expressions

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 2. Colloquial words

3. Elliptical sentences (some words

are omitted)
4. informal contractions

5. Interruptions or switching of
topics
6. Use of nicknames

Practice Task 2. Matchy! Matchy!

Instructions: Match the colloquial words in column A to their

corresponding meaning

in formal English in column B. Write the letter of the correct

answer.

A B

______ 1. dude a. fashionably attractive/impressive

______ 2. nope b. a person’s emotional state or the

______ 3. puke atmosphere of a place c. things

as communicated

______ 4. freaking out to and felt by d. to upset someone

other people

______ 5. oh – huh e. yes

______ 6. Stuff f. getting scared

_______7. to tick someone off g. a person

_______8. like crazy h. a lot or excessively

_______9. cool i. throw up

_______10. vibes j.no

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 Practice Task 3

Give examples of words or expressions used in Casual style of

communication.

Features of Casual Speech Style Words/Lines

1. Slang or non-standard
words/expressions?
2. Colloquial words?

3. Elliptical sentences (some words

are omitted)
4. informal contractions

5. Interruptions or switching of
topics?
6. Use of nicknames

Practice Task 4

ML Heroes on the go

Assume that you and your best friend are talking about the online game, Mobile
Legends and your favorite heroes. What will be the flow of your conversation? Use
Casual speech Style.

VII. Post Test

Identify the features of Casual speech style applied in the

following utterances. Find the answers in the puzzle.

1. Hey dude! How are you doing?

__________________________________

2. You wanna come with us? __________________________________

3. I want to… but my parents… __________________________________

4. C’mon, they won’t be mad. Just tell them you’re with me. _________________

5. We’ll just hang around Bro and eat out. By the way, who’s the Mobile Legend
Hero that you’ve got so far? _________________________________
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 l a u s a c l c b y n
s a g l o g c z m o l
x e e s k u p t i p n
e s q w d v n t m j t
e w a c e t c n g j n
n i c k n a m e s u o
a d x c r t o j x a e
w e a t l h o i n l r
g r n r d m i s l e a
l o c s h e s w b l y
c o l l o q u i a l f
c e o a l f e t s i h
r e d n c s o c i p p
j k e g y t e h h s g
b f l j r d d i f i m
t k u h s h k i u s o
y i r o n i l n f y u
y m o f o p p g f b f

VIII. Assignment/s

Differentiate Intimate Speech Style and Casual Speech Style.

References:

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Sipacio, P.J &Balgos A.R, Communication in Context for Senior High School.2016.C
&E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City.

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Answer Key:

Pretest

Identify what is being described in the following statements. Fill in the blanks to show
your answers.

1. It is type of communicative style that is often very relaxed and focused on just
getting the information out. (casual)

2. In Casual speech style, non-standard words or __is used.

(slang)

3-5. Other features of Casual style are the use of (contraction)

like “ I can’t “, and ___ (ellipsis) such as “ I am not sure if…. but… “ and use of
___ (nicknames) like “Manny” for Manuel or “ Tony” for Anthony.

Learning Activities

Learning Task 1

Words/Lines Yes/No Words/Lines

1. Did Ram and Alice use yes Alice: Good to see you. It’s
casual speech style? been ages.
Ram: Me too. So, what’s
going on?
Alice Oh, not much…. You?

2. Did they use slang or non- yes Hey! Yeah! Your fave.
standard
words/expressions?
3. Did they use colloquial Good to see you. It’s been
words? yes ages.

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 4. Did they use elliptical yes Nothing much…
sentences (some words are
omitted)
5. Did they use informal yes It’s been….
contractions? I don’t know.

6. Were there interruptions or yes Topic on job interviews to

switching of topics? burger treat.
7. Did they use nicknames for yes Alice in wonderland, big
each other? buddy

Learning Task 2A

Answers may vary.

Learning Task 2B

Answers may vary.

Practice Test 1

Features of Casual Speech Style Words/Lines

1. Slang or non-standard Chill out
words/expressions Pig out
2. Colloquial words I kinda like the idea.

3. Elliptical sentences (some words …in town?

are omitted)
4. informal contractions I don’t know.

5. Interruptions or switching of Switching from going to movies to recalling

topics an old acquaintance.
6. Use of nicknames Besh, Beshies, Des

Practice Test 2

Matchy ! Matchy !

1. g - a person

2. j - No

3. I - throw up

4. f - getting scared

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5. e - Yes

6. c - things

7. d - to upset someone

8. h - a lot or excessively

9. a - fashionably attractive / impressive

10. b - a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to

and felt by other people

Practice 3

Answers may vary.

Post test

A.

l a u s a c l c b y n
s a g l o g c z m o l
x e e s k u p t i p n
e s q w d v n t m j t
e w a c e t c n g j n
n i c k n a m e s u o
a d x c r t o j x a e
w e a t l h o i n l r
g r n r d m i s l e a
l o c s h e s w b l y
c o l l o q u i a l f
c e o a l f e t s i h
r e d n c s o c i p p
j k e g y t e h h s g
b f l j r d d i f i m
t k u h s h k n u s o
y i r o n i l g f y u
y m o f o p p g f b f
B.

Answers may vary.

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