SHS
Oral Communication
in Context
Semester 1 – Quarter 1 - Module 1:
The Function, Nature, and Process of
Communication
Lesson 1:
Functions of Communication
Oral Communication in Context – Grade 11
Semester 1 – Quarter 1
Module 1: The Function, Nature, and Process of Communication
LESSON 1: Functions of Communication
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Oral Communication in Context
Module
MELC 1-Q1. The Function, Nature, and Process of
Communication
First Semester, Module 1
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INTRODUCTION
Communication is a vital part of your existence. In almost every
waking hour of your life, you speak, listen, and write. You take part in various
communicative situations whether as a member of your family, as a student or
as a member of the society. Do you ever wonder how communication takes
place? Do you ever appreciate how communication helps you in every aspect
of your life? This module’s first lesson will help you explore its purpose and
meaning of communication in the hopes of encouraging appreciation of its
importance in our lives.
Welcome to Module 1-Lesson 1 for Oral
Communication in Context! Together we will
embark on a journey of fun and engaging
learning. I know you are excited, so let us get
started!
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the functions of communication;
2. write and draw examples of each function of communication.
Before we proceed, please take note that all
your answers to the activities in this module
will be encoded/written on your Oral Com
(OC) notebook and submitted during the
deadline set.
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VOCABULARY LIST
ACTIVITY 1. SEARCH THE HIDDEN WORDS (Both for average & advanced
learners)
Directions: Search the following highlighted terminologies in the word
search puzzle. Good luck!
1. Communication functions as a form of control to help regulate actions and behavior.
2. Communication functions to allow social interaction to share messages and information
with other people.
3. Communication functions to provide motivation to reach out and help other people who
are in need of support and encouragement.
4. Communication functions to help emotional expression in expressing feelings and
emotions.
5. Communication functions to facilitate information dissemination and help spread
awareness.
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PRE-TEST
ACTIVITY 2. GAUGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE (Both for average & advanced
learners)
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.
1.
This function of communication helps regulate actions and
behavior.
A. control
B. emotional expression
C. motivation
D. social interaction
2.
What is the function of communication in this situation: The
President delivers his last State of the Nation Address?
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
3.
One good example of this function of communication is shouting
happily while announcing that you won the lottery.
A. control
B. emotional expression
C. motivation
D. social interaction
4.
What is the function of communication in this situation: Sheila
delivers her valedictory speech?
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
5.
This function is always present whenever you talk with other
people at home, at school or in your community.
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
Good job on the first set of tasks! It is nice to
remember the previous lessons you have taken
from your language classes. You are now
ready to learn new ones.
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LEARNING AND PROCESS ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 3. PICTURE ANALYSIS (Both for average & advanced learners)
Five pictures are provided in this activity. Analyze each and
explain what is taking place in each picture. In your notebook, write a
minimum of five sentences for each explanation.
Directions:
PICTURE 1
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PICTURE 2
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PICTURE 3
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PICTURE 4
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PICTURE 5
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How did you find the activity? What do
you think is common among all the
pictures? To further understand these
pictures, read below the lesson as it
discusses
the
functions
of
communication.
ACTIVITY 4. READ AND LEARN
LESSON 1. FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
Communication plays an important role in your life. It serves many
functions in order to help you share thoughts and ideas with individuals and
with groups of people. Basically, the functions of communication are as
follows: control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and
information dissemination.1 Every communication situation bears any of the
following functions discussed below.
Communication functions as a form of CONTROL.
Communication helps regulate actions and behavior. A traffic enforcer calling
your attention whenever you, as a pedestrian or a driver, violate traffic rules,
is an example of this function. This function may likely happen whenever your
parents at home or your teachers at school impose rules and regulations to
follow and abide to. If you happen to violate these rules and regulations, a
corresponding punishment may be given to you in order to establish the value
of discipline on your part.
Communication functions to allow SOCIAL INTERACTION.
Communication is meant for sharing and conveying messages, expressions
and information. There is no better way to share your thoughts and ideas but
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Department of Education, Oral Communication in Context (For Senior High School) (839 EDSA, South
Triangle, Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc., 2016), p. 7.
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through social interaction. This function is always present whenever you talk
with your family members at home; whenever you excitedly gush about your
common interests with friends; whenever you discuss about lessons with your
teachers and classmates at school; and whenever you find yourself in small
conversations with acquaintances or even strangers.
Communication functions to provide MOTIVATION.
Communication can help make life better. When you come across a friend
who is so down and sad, your instincts would tell you to share positive words
in order to provide encouragement. You give pieces of advice and share your
own personal experience to help lessen the burden of the problem your friend
is going through. With this function of communication, you become an agent
of change and positivity.
Communication functions to help EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION.
Communication is a tool to express feelings and emotions. As an affective
human person, you feel numerous feelings and emotions. One and perhaps
the greatest form of expression of these feelings and emotions is through
communication. Admit it or not, it feels good whenever you are able to speak
about your joys and pains or your feelings of fulfillment and frustrations. It
even feels better when you can express it with such intensity to equal the
strength of such feeling.
Communication functions to facilitate INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.
Communication functions to convey information and provide awareness. You
tell your parents about the upcoming school events in order to inform them
about what is going on in your school. You speak privately to your teacher
about your personal concerns regarding your academics so that your teacher
becomes aware of the factors that affect your performance in class. You
listen to and watch announcements and broadcasts about current events
concerning your country for you to be well-informed.
Congratulations! You are finally done with
module 1’s first lesson. Let us do a quick
comprehension check.
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ACTIVITY 5. COMMUNICATION GOALS (For average learners)
Directions: Identify the function of communication in each of the following
situations.
1. Carlita discusses to class the different communicative strategies.
2. Ben gives words of encouragement to his friend who is currently
enduring a hearbreak.
3. Her mother excitedly tells her that they won the lottery.
4. He and his sister talks about the movie they have recently watched.
5. The employer reads to the applicant the rules and regulations in the
office.
ACTIVITY 6. VISUALIZE IT (For average learners)
Directions: Draw or paste pictures from magazines and newspapers on the
wheel that show the five functions of communication.
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ACTIVITY 7. USE YOUR THINKING CAP (For advanced learners)
Directions: Give at least two examples of communication situation for each
function of communication. Write these in sentence form.
After all the discussions and activities that
you had under this module, it is time to
reflect on what you have learned.
ACTIVITY 8. WONDER AND PONDER (Both for average & advanced
learners)
Directions: Share your insights about the lesson by answering the following
questions:
1. Which among the functions of communication discussed is what you
use most in your life? Explain your answer.
2.
In your own opinion, which among the functions of communication is
the most important? Explain your answer.
You have reached the end this lesson. You did
very well in all the activities found here. Answer
the remaining activities to finally assess what you
have learned. Good luck!
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POST TEST
ACTIVITY 9. ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. What is the function of communication in this situation: A tourist guide
orients a group of tourists about a heritage site?
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
2. What is the function of communication in this situation: The city mayor
presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum?
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
3. When you come across a friend who is so down and sad, your instincts
would tell you to share positive words in order to provide
encouragement. What function of communication are you fulfilling in
the situation given?
A. control
B. emotional expression
C. motivation
D. social interaction
4. This function is always present whenever you talk with other people at
home, at school or in your community.
A. control
B. information dissemination
C. motivation
D. social interaction
5. If communication is used as a tool to let out feelings, what function us
being used?
A. control
B. emotional expression
C. motivation
D. social interaction
Are you up for some extra challenge? Check
out your assignment.
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ASSIGNMENT
DEFINE COMMUNICATION
Write a definition paragraph that expresses what you understand about the
nature of communication.
CLICK AND LEARN!
Here are some suggested links to read and watch to supplement your
learning of the lesson discussed in this module. Click and learn more!
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https://oralcom.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/functions-ofcommunication/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix-Fg3tCw2k
Congratulations for finishing this module!
I am sure you will also successfully
hurdle the rest. See you in the next! Bye
for now!
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Vocabulary List
ACTIVITY 1. SEARCH THE HIDDEN WORDS
Pre-Test
ACTIVITY 2. GAUGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
Learning and Process Activities
ACTIVITY 3. PICTURE ANALYSIS
1. information dissemination
2. motivation
3. emotional expression
4. social interaction
5. control
Explanations may vary
ACTIVITY 4. READ AND LEARN
ACTIVITY 5. COMMUNICATION GOALS
1. information dissemination
2. motivation
3. emotional expression
4. social interaction
5. control
ACTIVITY 6. VISUALIZE IT
Answers may vary
ANSWER KEY
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Department of Education. Oral Communication in Context (For Senior
High School). 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc., 2016.
REFERENCE
ACTIVITY 7. USE YOUR THINKING CAP
Answers may vary
ACTIVITY 8. WONDER AND PONDER
Answers may vary
Post Test
ACTIVITY 9. ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B