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Oral Communication in Context

Activity Sheet
Quarter 2 – MELC 3
Using the Principles of Effective Speech Writing

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

English Grade 11 Oral Communication
Activity Sheet No. 5
First Edition, 2020

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Learning Activity Sheet

Writers: DEBBIE MAY F. YELO/ARCHIE O. FRANCO, Ed.D.

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Introductory Message
Welcome to Oral Communication Grade 11!
The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of
the Schools Division of Iloilo City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and
responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist
the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes
for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Oral Communication Learning Activity Sheet will help you

facilitate the leaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential
Learning Competency (MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter
between you and learner. This will be made available to the learners with the
references/links to ease the independent learning.

For the learner:

The Oral Communication Learning Activity Sheet is developed to

help you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material
provides you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent
learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand the
instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This will
be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
 Quarter 2, Week 6

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) in Oral Communication

Name of Learner:_ _ Grade and Section: _

Date:

ORALCOMMUNICATION LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Using the Principles of Effective Speech Writing
I. Learning Competency
Use principles of effective speech writing focusing on audience profile, logical
organization, duration, word choice, and grammatical correctness.
(Subtask: Using the principles of speech writing focusing on audience profile and
logical organization)

II. Background Information for Learners

Writing, as one of the verbal modes of communication, offers a way to
immortalize noble ideas of the human mind and spirit. Indeed, through this skill, the
permanence of thoughts and ideas is possible. It takes an important role in
communicative endeavors of man most especially in the academe.
Writing involves the utilization of printed symbols of a language form and carry
meaningful verbal messages. It is a communicative skill categorized as a
“productive/expressive skill” similar to speaking. Not everyone knows how to write.
Thus, this provides a perception that writing is not an acquired type of skill but a
“learned skill” since formal training is needed so that one can know how to facilitate the
skills.
Aside from audience profile and logical organization as principles for effective
writing, there are other important principles to consider. Among these are word choice,
duration of speech, and grammatical correctness.
Word choice is very important to make your write-up better and engaging. It is an
important part of any type of writing. Selecting correct and precise words will have an
impact on your speech writing as these will create vivid images in your reader’s mind
especially when they appeal to the senses.
Duration of speech on the other hand will solely depend on the purpose of
writing. Engaging opening, a relevant body content, and a powerful conclusion are
important things to consider.
Last important principle is the correctness of grammar. Correctness in grammar
eliminates negative impact on the audience and increases the credibility and
effectiveness of the message.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbooks and Educational Sites:

Baronda, A J. (2017). Creative nonfiction. JFS Publishing Services

Brent, M. (2018). Organizational patterns for public speaking.

https//www.bizfluent.com

Sipacio P.J and Balgos A.R,( 2016). Oral communication in context for Senior
High School. C&E Publishing Inc.

IV. Activity Proper

Task 1-A

Read the sample speech. Then, using the principles of effective speech writing,
edit the speech. Change the part which you think needs editing. Then, write the revised
version in the second column and then the principle you used in the last column.

Speech Title Edited/Revised Version Speech Writing Principle

Pride and Prejudice Vs Patience
and Faith

by: Arbie Palmos

We believe that each person is
not the same with others yet we
got the same standards to
everyone. We believe that an
individual differs from other
person yet we scorn those who
cant do what others can achieve
easily. Are we hypocrite? Are we
fair? Or are we just ignorant to
the fact blinded by our prejudice
that we cannot see inside each
other people, to see the truth in
them… the good. Instead, we
bask in delight in their failures
accustomed to the idea that
whenever a person fails, we
succeed, we are their betters.

In my short 18 years of here on

earth, I have come to learn that
there is no evil one they do
things for a reason, nor for the
pleasure of afflicting pain. In
academics, I have also come to
understand that there is no such
thing as a stupid student only if
we didn’t judge them. A lot of
students get low marks because
of their failure to understand the
lesson, and when they finally
begin to catch up, the lesson
becomes harder and harder.

If I were a mere teacher, I would

be happy to fail a student who
barely makes an effort to attend
his class on time. But there must
be a reason why students do
this.

A kid like me needs a supportive

and inspiring teacher that would
pull from the threshold of giving
up and to make me feel that I
have the capacity to change and
learn. Honestly, every time I skip
class and fail to understand I
shudder in shame. But I do have
passion for learning . I want to
understand and be filled with
knowledge. I am like a candle, I
need a lighter on my wick and
along with what people do with
candles, have faith in.
Task I-B

Speech Title Edited/Revised Version Speech Writing Principle

Rekindling Christmas Spirit
Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
by: Alexsandra Espinosa

Christmas Season had always

been in the heart of everyone
Filipinos, from since then. Unlike
some other countries, Christmas
is only a one-day celebration
throughout December, but for
Filipinos, Christmas begins from
ber-months until the third week
of January. No wonder that our
country is markedly known to
have the long celebration of
Yuletide season.

As we start to feel the breeze of

cool air, the spirit of yuletide
season is shortly coming alive
again, amidst the pandemic that
we are facing right now.
Irregardless of strict health
protocols, Christmas songs are
still being played on malls,
streets or even on parks. People
starts to hanged their Christmas
decorations like lanterns,
Christmas lights, and mistle toes,
inside and outside of their
house. Even though we are in
the middle of virus-outbreak,
Filipinos are still bringing up the
essence of yuletide season,
despite of not being allowed to
roaming around malls and parks.

We may not practiced the usual

Christmas celebration because
we are not allowed to engage in
different social gathering,
Filipinos can still attends early
morning masses or also known
as simbang gabi.

It is still important to felt the

spark and rekindle the presence
of Christmas even with a mask
on our faces. The Filipino
Christmas spirit will continue to
live on as long as we have Jesus
in our heart.

Task II

Now that you understand the different principles of effective speech writing, you
are now ready to make your own speech.
Prepare a speech about the different suggested topics below or you may choose
your own topic. Kindly write your answer on a short bond paper either in handwritten or
computerized form.

Suggested topics:
1. Education in the New Normal
2. The Role of Youth in These Challenging Times
3. The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Our Lives

Rubric for Speech Writing

Scoring VGE GE SE LE N
Criteria (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
Ideas were
arranged
logically.
Transitions
were
smooth.
Message
was clearly
expressed
 Purpose
was well-
defined.
Introduction
captured
viewer’s
attention.
Speech
was free
from
language
mistakes.
Speech
ended
effectively.
Choice of
words was
appropriate
for the
audience.

/40

Legend: VGE-to a very great extent, GE- to a great extent, SE- to some extent, LE- to a little extent, N- Not at a

V. Reflection
Remember: “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not
Reflect on what you have learned after taking up the different tasks by
flow until the faucet is turned on”-Louis L’Amour
completing the chart below

What were your thoughts I thought that…

or ideas about effective
speech writing principles
prior to the discussion of
the lesson?

What new or additional I learned that…

ideas did you learn after
taking up this lesson?
VI. Answer Key

Task 1-A Answers may vary

Task 1-B
1. has 6. longest 11.roam
2. every 7. regardless 12. practice
3. Filipino 8. start 13. gatherings
4. other 9. hang 14. attend
5. in 10. houses 15. felt