ORAL COMMUNICATION TEACHING GUIDE

TOPIC/LESSON NAME Nature and Elements of Communication: Effective Communication and Intercultural Communication
CONTENT STANDARD The learner understands the nature and elements of oral communication in context
PERFORMACE STANDARDS The learner designs and performs effective controlled and uncontrolled oral communication activities based on context
LEARNING COMPETENCIES 1. Uses various strategies in order to avoid communication breakdown.
2. The learner demonstrates sensitivity to the socio-cultural dimension of communication with focus on culture, gender,
age, social status and religion

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner demonstrates sensitivity and respect to the uniqueness and integrity of culture of others.

INTEGRATION OF FAITH & VALUES The learner practices grace in speaking and modesty in communicating with respect to different socio-cultural dimensions:

“1A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, but harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. 2The tongue
of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts. 4A soothing tongue
[speaking words that builds up and encourage] is a tree of life, But the perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and
depress] crushes spirit.” Proverbs 15:1-2;4
TIME ALLOTMENT 1hr
LESSON OUTLINE: At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
1. explain the nature and process of communication
2. apply strategies in overcoming communication breakdown
3. develop appreciation for different cultural perspectives

Introduction The students will play a game called “Pass the Message” that will manifest the importance of effective communication and for
the appreciation of cultural perspectives.
Motivation The students will have peer assessment in connection to the activity.
Instruction/Delivery The students will watch a short clip that shows communication breakdown between two different nationalities/race. Then the
teacher will further explain the reason why effective communication is necessary in order to build and maintain harmonious
relationship.
Practice The students will be divided to different groups and they need to pick a strip of paper containing different scenarios that show
opportunities for effective communication in different contexts.
Enrichment The students will watch another video clip and they will identify the effective communication practices shown in the clip.
Evaluation Reflection Logs
Materials Laptop, Videos Clips, Strips of Papers, TV, HDMI, White Board and Marker, Scoring Rubric
Resources Oral Communication by Pena & Anudin.

PROCEDURE Meeting the Learners’ Need Time Allotment

INTRODUCTION The teacher will divide the class into four groups and they will do Give at least three different messages
the activity called “Pass the Message” that will manifest the one after the other. These messages
importance of effective communication and for the appreciation of should vary in number of words. Below
cultural perspectives. The group with the most number of words are examples you may use:
guessed will be the winner.
1. Communication is important. (First
Tell the students that they will play a message relay game. Divide round of relay)
the class into 2-4 groups depending on the class size, and instruct
each group to form a line. Tell them that you will give the student 2. Interaction is not possible without 10 mins
who is in front a message which he/she must pass correctly to the communication. (Second round)
next person.
3. Developing insight into
Emphasize that the goal of the activity is to get the message relayed communication makes us better
up to the last person complete and without any changes. Ask if they communicators. (Third round)
have any questions.

MOTIVATION After the activity, ask a few students, coming from different groups,
on what went well and what went wrong.

INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY Video Analysis: The students will watch a short clip that shows
communication breakdown between two different
nationalities/race. Then the teacher will further explain the reason
why effective communication is necessary in order to build and
maintain harmonious relationship.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yawbhBPR42A
The teacher will give this question: 10 mins
“What are the problems encountered by
the foreigner talking to the Thai-girl and
vice versa?”

The teacher will further explain the given answers of the students in
relation to effective communication. The teacher will also discuss
why effective communication matters.
PRACTICE Group Activity: (Fish Bowl Activity) The students will be divided to Scenarios: 15 mins
different groups (4) and they need to pick a strip of paper
containing different scenarios that show opportunities for effective 1. You as a Guidance Counselor
communication in different context. talking to a student who
misbehaved.
2. You as a tourist asking for
direction
3. You as student seeking advice
for a course for college
4. You as an applicant.
ENRICHMENT The students will watch another video clip and they will identify the Scenarios: 15 mins
effective communication practices shown in the clip.
1. Saleslady encouraging
customers to buy her product.
2. Receptionist accommodating
his/her guest in a hotel.
3. A Candidate answering a Q&A
4. Senatorial Speeches for the
upcoming election campaign
EVALUATION Think-Pair-Share Activity wherein the students will share their The teacher will give guide questions: 5 mins
insights regarding effective communication and will answer the
1. What is communication?
given guide questions flashed on the TV.
2. How does communication
work effectively?
3. What do you think happens
when communication fails?
Prepared by:
M. Emelita A. Lacorte
M. Mary Grace B. Umali
M. Eurika Ramirez
M. Christine Perez
M. Rosabelia Gulapa
S. Jhune B. Papa