Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
BANAYOYO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
NAME: _______________________________ SECTION:__________________ SCORE:______
PARENT’S SIGNATURE:__________________________
I.
DIRECTIONS: Explain why there is communication breakdown on the given situations.
1. Jay and Michelle started talking about their plans for Christmas Vacation when
their friends started playing loud music.
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2. Livy encounters a participant who is very eager to share with others her views and
opinions. She does this without asking permission.
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3. In some Asian countries, direct eye contact is considered disrespectful and rude.
In others, it is a must.
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PERFORMANCE TASK
DIRECTIONS: Interview three (3) people and ask them about a past communication
breakdown they have experienced and what were the causes.
1.1 Complete the table at the back by answering the following questions:
a. Who were the persons involved?
b. What was the situation?
c. When did the communication breakdown happen?
d. What were the barriers to communication?
e. What happened due to the communication breakdown?
Persons
Involved
Situation
Time of
Communication
Barrier/s to
Communication
Result