Self-Learning Module for Grade 11

LANGUAGE
ORAL COMMUNICATION

Introduction

Speaking effectively means speaking with a clear message which can also be acted
upon. “What you say” and “how you say it” are the key elements for an effective
speech. What you say defines your choice of words, such as with the statements you
might use when chatting to a friend are likely to be quite different from those used in
a research presentation or in a school entrance interview. Indeed, competent
communicators can successfully manage how others understand them by adapting to
situations and contexts (Goffman, 1959) considering that not all speaking situations
happen in the classroom.

Hence, you are expected to realize the rigors of crafting one’s speech, and to
proficiently deliver various speeches using the principles of effective speech delivery.

Directions for the User

This self-learning module consists of various activities for a better understanding of

the principles of speech delivery. Before you begin, please remember the following:

1. Read the directions thoroughly before starting any activity.

2. Make sure to finish each activity before moving on to the next page.
3. Once accomplished, submit the self-learning module to your teacher.

Learning Competency

EN11/120C-IIcj-24 Uses principles of effective speech delivery in different

situations.

Objectives

At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:

1. explain speech delivery in public speaking;
2. identify public speaking situations; and
3. present speech delivery in different situations.
Pre-Test

Shade the circle of the correct principle that is described in each statement.

1. You can determine your approach with your audience: more intimate and
personal for a smaller size; more formal for a larger size.
Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building
Speaking in different venues
Speaking to a specific audience size
Speaking with a podium or lectern

2. Examples are open courts or grounds, football fields, farms, and others.
Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building
Speaking in different venues
Speaking to a specific audience size
Speaking with a podium or lectern

3. Speaking venues that vary according to size: classroom, meeting or

conference room, ball room, social hall auditorium, covered court, open
court, and others.
Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building
Speaking in different venues
Speaking to a specific audience size
Speaking with a podium or lectern

4. Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice, not to clarify the
pronunciation and enunciation of words.
Speaking in a closed venue
Speaking with a microphone
Speaking to a specific audience size
Speaking with a podium or lectern

5. Notes can be placed on the slanted top, and will work best for
extemporaneous and manuscript speeches.
Speaking in a closed venue
Speaking with a microphone
Speaking to a specific audience size
Speaking with a podium or lectern

Procedure/Learning Experience

A. Activity

Watch the video.

 Fig.1 “Why We Tell Stories” by Patricia Evangelista
Copy the url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GczfdbrQNzc

B. Analysis

Evaluate the speaker in the video above based on the following criteria.
Shade the circle of your answer.

Criteria Yes No

1. The speaker used a microphone.

2. The speaker used pauses well.
3. The speaker avoided distracting movements.
4. The speaker used appropriate facial expression.
5. The speaker dressed well for the event.

What do you think are the appropriate ways on how to deliver a speech
effectively?

C. Abstraction

Speech Delivery for Different Situations

As a public speaker, you need to be ready to deal with the most common
challenges in different environments. Below are some of them.
1. Speaking to a specific audience size.
Description Audience size depends on the venue size.
You can determine your approach with your audience:
Advantages more intimate and personal for a smaller size; more
formal for a larger size.
Disadvantages This can be challenging and intimidating.
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of the
audience so you can adjust your delivery.
Tips
Practice, practice, and practice.

2. Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building

Examples are open courts or grounds, football fields,
Description
farms, and others.
You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the
Advantages
venue.
You will encounter a lot of communication barriers such
as noise, inattentive audiences, discomfort, challenging
weather, possible absence of technology such as
Disadvantages audio-visual equipment, and others.

You might be forced to make adjustments, especially in

voice projection.
Check the venue prior to your speaking engagement.

Ask the organizers about the availability of the

equipment.

Challenge yourself on how you can get and maintain

Tips
the attention of your audience.

Use the outdoor setting or venue to your advantage as

a way of jumpstarting your speech or as an example to
support your main point. Practice, practice, and
practice.

3. Speaking in different venues

Speaking venues that vary according to size:
classroom, meeting or conference room, ball room,
Description
social hall auditorium, covered court, open court, and
others.
You will be exposed to different venues, which will add
Advantages
to your public speaking experience.
You will have to make big adjustments in terms of your
Disadvantages nonverbal cues: volume of voice, body language, facial
expression, and others.
Check the venue days before your scheduled speech
Tips and arrive hours earlier in the venue, so you can
determine the adjustments to make.
 For a large venue, speak more slowly, use pauses
frequently to highlight the most important ideas of your
speech, and make use of facial expressions and
gestures. When you use visual aids, make them more
visible.

In a small venue, your audience will see you up close.

Therefore, manage your notes well when you use them
and adjust your nonverbal cues as necessary.

Practice, practice, and practice.

4. Speaking with a microphone

Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice,
Description not to clarify the pronunciation and enunciation of
words.
With a microphone, you can easily get the attention of
Advantages
your audience because of the loudness of your voice.
Using a microphone can be challenging because there
Disadvantages
is a tendency to underuse or overuse it.
Check the microphone if it functions well.

Check your voice in the microphone to see whether you

are audible enough.
Tips
In a small venue, you may not use microphone, but you
need to manage your voice’s volume well.

Practice, practice, and practice.

5. Speaking with a podium or lectern

A podium or lectern is a reading desk with a stand and
Description
a slanted top.
Notes can be placed on the slanted top, and will work
best for extemporaneous and manuscript speeches.
Advantages
The lectern can be used as a means to hide or cover
nervousness or stage fright.
Some may have the tendency to hide their hands
Disadvantages behind the podium, which will not help them enhance
their message.
Stand straight, as good posture exudes confidence.

Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both

hands. Aside from this, also avoid hiding them behind
Tips
the podium.

For extemporaneous and impromptu speakers, step to

the side occasionally once you have composed
 yourself, so you can effectively use your gestures,
make eye contact, and connect more with your
audience.

Practice, practice, and practice.

Whatever speaking situation you are in, the most important thing is you
master your speech. You can only do this by constantly carrying out the right
practices.

Tools for Effective Speech Delivery

To be effective in your delivery, watch and emulate people who speak

in public excellently. While observing, take note of the following:

 How they approach their audience (formal, informal, personal,

conversational, intimate, among others)

 How they connect with their audience (using eye contact, body movements,
and facial expressions)

 How they present themselves (stage presence: how they look, stand, walk,
use nonverbal cues, act on and off the stage)

 How they use their voice in terms of volume (loudness or softness), pitch
(highness and lowness), rate or speed, pauses to show emphasis and
strengthen the clarity of the message, vocal variety (effective changes in
volume, pitch, rate and pauses), and pronunciation.

You already have the public speaking skill, but you will only improve if you
speak in public constantly. Keep practicing and engaging yourself in speaking
situations.
 Let’s Check!

Complete the graphic organizer.

Habits for Good Speech Delivery

Practice in front of people

and get their feedback.

D. Application

1. Watch the videos and evaluate each speaker by checking ( ) the column
of your answer to the following statements. Below are links to empowering
speeches delivered by inspiring people at an event organized by the
nonprofit organization, TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design).

Video 1 - “Balikbayan” by Michi Ferreol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgIslzZE5c

Video 2 - “How Lupang Hinirang Ought to be Sung” by Joey Ayala

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41guxaNk9FY

Video 1
Name of Speaker: _________________________________________
Title of Speech Viewed: _____________________________________
Type of Speech Delivery Used: _______________________________
 Type of Speech According to Purpose Used: ____________________
Audience and Venue: _______________________________________

Video 2
Name of Speaker: _________________________________________
Title of Speech Viewed: _____________________________________
Type of Speech Delivery Used: _______________________________
Type o Speech According to Purpose Used: _____________________
Audience and Venue: _______________________________________

Assessment Tool Speaker 1 Speaker 2

Yes No Yes No
1. Did the speaker adjust to the
audience size and venue size?
2. Did the speaker use the
microphone?
3. Did the speaker approach the
audience?
4. Did the speaker maintain eye
contact?
5. Did the speaker use the volume of
his/her voice well?
6. Did the speaker use his/her rate
well?
7. Did the speaker use his/her pitch
well?
8. Did the speaker pronounce words
correctly?
9. Did the speaker avoid fillers?
10. Did the speaker avoid distracting
movements?
11. Did the speaker use appropriate
facial expressions?
12. Did the speaker dressed well for
the occasion?
* Who do you think was able to present a more effective speech delivery?
Why?
2. Write your own speech and record a video of your delivery. Choose an
appropriate type of speech according to purpose to apply for each situation
below. To set the mood, you may ask your friends or family members to be
your audience. Use the rubric for your presentation.

a. You are nominated for a school government position, so a room-to-room

and public campaign speech is required.

b. In your Disaster and Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) class, you

are asked to give a speech about Fire Prevention Month.

c. On a birthday celebration, you are asked to give a toast speech for your
brother/sister.
Performance Rubric
VGE GE SE LE N
Category Scoring Criteria (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
Speech style was conversational.
Fillers were avoided.
Volume was well-adjusted to
audience size.
Verbal Rate or speed of speaking was
Skills varied.
Voice was modulated.
Pauses were effectively used.
Words were pronounced and
enunciated well.
Eye contact was effectively used.
Speaker was prepared and
confident.
Non-
Distracting movements or
verbal
mannerisms were avoided.
Skills
Facial expressions were appropriate
to the message.
Mastery of the speech was evident.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
/60

Legend:
(VGE) – To a very great extent; (GE) – To a great extent; (SE) – To some
extent; (LE) – To a little extent; (N) – Not at all
Reflection

Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the chart
below.

What were your

thoughts or
ideas about the
principles of
speech
delivery prior
to the
discussion of
this lesson?

Post-test

Identify the correct principle of speech delivery that the speaker should apply for each
situation. Shade the circle of your answer.

1. Ana, the SK Chairperson, was invited to introduce a visitor in her barangay

so a welcome remark was necessary. But she had the tendency to hide her
hands behind the podium, which could not enhance her message.
Check her voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough.
Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands and avoid hiding
them behind the podium.
Check the venue before her scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier
in the venue.
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so she can
adjust to her delivery.

2. Jose was the representative for the inter-school debate. Unfortunately, he

got sick days before the event and as an effect, his voice was not well-
modulated. With this, he was worried whether the competition would be held
in an open-air venue or in a function hall.
 Check his voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough
Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands and avoid hiding
them behind the podium
Check the venue before his scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier
in the venue
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so he can
adjust to his delivery

3. Mrs. Santos was known for her soft modulated voice, especially when she
was discussing a lesson to her class. Aside from this, she was also known
to be religious, so she was asked to deliver a speech for one of their
empowering activities.
Check his voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough
Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands and avoid hiding
them behind the podium
Check the venue before his scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier
in the venue
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so he can
adjust to his delivery

4. Mr. Cruz, the new president of homeowners association, was asked to

deliver a speech for their first general assembly but he was afraid that the
people might not listen attentively.
Check his voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough
Challenge himself on how he can get and maintain the attention of his
audience
Check the venue before his scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier
in the venue
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so he can
adjust to her delivery

5. A local environmental group planned to organize a tree-planting activity. And

as a part of their preparations, Mr. Delos Reyes was asked to inform the
public but he did not know how many participants were expected to join in
the activity.
Check his voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough
Challenge himself on how he can get and maintain the attention of his
audience
Check the venue before his scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier
in the venue
Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so he can
adjust to his delivery
References

Sipacio, P. J., & Balgos, A. R. (2016). Oral Communication in Context. Quezon

City: C & E Publishing, Inc.

TEDxTalks.[Screen name]. (2011, Feb 10). TEDxDiliman-Patricia Evangelista

“Why we tell stories” [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GczfdbrQNzc

TEDxTalks.[Screen name]. (2013, April 17). Balikbayan: Michi Ferreol at

TEDxXavierSchool, 2013 [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41guxaNk9FY

TEDxTalks.[Screen name]. (2013, Nov. 15). “How Lupang Hinirang Ought To

Be Sung”: Joey Ayala at TEDxDiliman [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgIslzZE5c

Prepared by

DAISY L. GONZAGA
Teacher I
Labas Senior High School
SDO Santa Rosa City
Answer Key
Pre-Test
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. D

B. Analysis
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes

* Answers may vary

Let’s Check!

Answers may vary but should be related or relevant to the ideas below.
1. Use a conversational style.
2. Look for your audience members in the eye so they will feel that they are
part of your speech.
3. Remember to adjust your volume to the audience and venue size.
4. Vary your rate or speed to keep your audience interested and to avoid a
monotone pattern
5. Master your voice and find your pitch level (high or low)
6. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words.
7. Use the correct pronunciation and enunciation of words
8. Avoid fillers or expressions that substitute actual words.
9. Start your speech by standing straight and balancing your weight. This will
give a positive first impression.
10. Use precise movements and avoid distracting mannerisms.

D. Application

1. Name of Speaker: Mitchi Ferriol

Title of Speech Viewed: Balikbayan
Type of Speech Delivery Used: Extemporaneous
Type o Speech According to Purpose Used: Persuasive Speech
Audience and Venue: Parents, Teachers, and Students; Auditorium
 2. Name of Speaker: Joey Ayala
Title of Speech Viewed: How Lupang Hnirang Ought to be Sung
Type of Speech Delivery Used: Extemporaneous
Type o Speech According to Purpose Used: Informative Speech
Audience and Venue Size: Parents, Teachers, and Students;
Auditorium

Assessment Tool Speaker 1 Speaker 2

Yes No Yes No
1. Did the speaker adjust to the audience  
size and venue size?
2. Did the speaker use the microphone?  
3. Did the speaker approach the  
audience?
4. Did the speaker maintain eye contact?  
5. Did the speaker use the volume of  
his/her voice well?
6. Did the speaker use his/her rate well?  
7. Did the speaker use his/her pitch well?  
8. Did the speaker pronounce words  
correctly?
9. Did the speaker avoid fillers?  
10. Did the speaker avoid distracting  
movements?
11. Did the speaker use appropriate facial  
expressions?
12. Did the speaker dressed well for the  
occasion?
* Both speakers were able to present effective speeches for they were
able to apply most of the principles of speech delivery.

Post-test
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. D