ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CONTEXT – LESSON 4
EXAMINING SAMPLE ORAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
1. CONTROL OR REGULATION. Communication functions to control behavior. Every organization has its
regulations and these regulations are communicated to all members in various ways.
For example:
a. A small organization such as a family has its house rules which every member has to follow.
b. The school implements rules which students and other members of the school community
are obliged to follow.
c. The dress code in a business organization serves to dictate the style dressing among its
members, particularly the employees.
2. SOCIAL INTERACTION. Communication allows individuals to interact with others. Because of the needs
to interact daily, people communicate.
For example:
a. A student has to talk with his parents regarding his allowance and school requirements.
b. He has to talk to the driver of a jeepney or bus, or to the train ticketing clerk.
c. In school, it is inevitable for him not to converse with his teachers, classmates, schoolmates,
school employees, and officials.
3. MOTIVATION. Communication motivates or encourages people to live better. Motivation is either
internal or external.
o INTERNAL MOTIVATION comes from within. It is something personal.
Example: A student is motivated to study hard because of his/her desire to graduate with
honors.
o EXTERNAL MOTIVATION emanates from the outside or from people surrounding him.
Example: A student is motivated to study hard because of his/her father's promise to give
him/her an expensive car once he/she graduates with honors.
Encouraging words serve to stimulate people to perform or do better, that is, to motivate them in a
positive way.
Example:
a. A breast cancer patient may desire to live longer after he/she hears words of hope from
his/her loved ones.
b. A failing student may continue pursuing his/her chosen career path the moment he/she
hears words of encouragement from the school's guidance counselor.
4. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. Communication facilitates people's expression of their feelings and
emotions.
Example:
a. When one informs another about an impending super typhoon, the informer may express
various emotions in different situations.
b. As he/she informs his/her loved ones, he/she may show fear because their house is not a
safe place to stay when there is an emergency like a typhoon.
c. He/She may show love or concern as he/she informs them for them to get ready for the
calamity.
d. He/She may show joy and excitement as he/she envisions another day of no classes or a
grand vacation.
5. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION. Communication functions to convey information. Many events or
incidents happen every day. These occurrences affect people so they have to be informed.
Example:
a. A new policy to be implemented in school has to be made known to all members before its
implementation.
b. The leader draws plans for executing the safety protocols.
c. A student leader talks about how to help fellow members who are in need of financial
assistance.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Have a copy of the lecture above. Study the information given.
2. Copy and answer the activities given in your notebook.
3. Should you have questions, kindly use our GC.
ACTIVITY #1 – VERBAL CUES
Directions: Read the dialogues. Identify the social interaction function and verbal cues employed.
A conversation between two colleagues during break time
Nica: Could you help me prepare for my presentation on Monday?
Cherry: I would love to help you prepare for your presentation.
Nica: I hate to ask you to do something like that.
Cherry: This will not hinder my work. I promise you that.
Nica: When could we get together?
Cherry: I could easily give you some time tomorrow night.
Nica: Would you like to meet at home?
Cherry: Yes, and could you write anything you might be having trouble with?
Nica: I’ll come prepared.
Cherry: Goodbye until then. I promise you that you’ll do well after we met.
Dialogue Function Specific Social Interaction Verbal Cues
Example: It’s my pleasure to meet Emotional Expression pleasure
ACTIVITY #2 – PLAYBACK
Directions: Watch the video on the link provided. Accomplish the activity sheet and answer the guide questions
provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0LBfIYf2Do
Title/Topic:
Purpose:
Verbal Cues:
Nonverbal Cues:
1. What is the discussion/talk about?
2. Identify the speaker’s purpose. Are the speakers successful in conveying their respective message?
Explain your answer.
3. Comment on the verbal and nonverbal cues that each speaker used to achieve his/her purpose:
a. Are they clear? Expound your answer.
b. Are they effective? Support your response.
c. Are they appropriate? Cite your specific instances.
