Department of Education

7 National Capital Region

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

ENGLISH
Third Quarter – Module 2
Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance and
Behavior in Varied Oral Communication Situations

Writer: Marivic P. Castante

Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
Layout Artist: Shiela Mae A. Cancino

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 What I Need to Know
Hello, Grade 7 learners! In this second module for the third grading period, you will
learn how to:

Use the appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior when giving information,
instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in factual and personal recounts.

You can say that you have understood the lesson in this module if you can already:
1. define what oral language is;
2. distinguish the oral communication situations;
3. identify the appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior when giving
information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in factual
and personal recounts; and
4. use the appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior in varied oral
communication situations.

What I Know
For nos. 1-2, answer the following questions. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following features is NOT a characteristic of an appropriate oral
language?
A. clear C. redundant
B. conversational D. direct

2. Which of the following characteristic of an oral language refers to the use of correct
grammar, short words, shorter sentences, specific words to enhance clarity?
A. clear C. vague
B. appropriate D. direct

For nos. 3-5, read the dialogue below, note the non-verbal cues in parentheses.
Then, answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Remember
Non-verbal cue or communication is the thing that we do not say but
communicate through our body language
Source: Topic 3: Verbal and Non-verbal communication-NHS Careers
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk>Teaching resources-Real life, your life?

Line #1 Maine: (approaching) Good morning, Mark, I’m happy to see you here. Uhm,
I am a little lost. Can you help me, please?
Line #2 Mark : (walk closer to Maine) Hello Maine. I’m glad to see you too. Where
would you like to go?
Line #3 Maine: I am looking for the cinema.
Line #4 Mark : You have to go straight and then turn right. It’s very near. You can
walk there.
Line #5 Maine: Oh, Thank you! Have a nice day. (smiling)
Line #6 Mark : You’re welcome. Bye.
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 3. Which type of non-verbal behavior is used in line #5 based on the non-verbal cue
in parentheses?
A. looks and gestures C. pitch
B. eye contact D. volume

4. Which non-verbal cue in the dialogue symbolizes their closeness?

A. smiling C. walk closer to Maine
B. approaching D. Good morning

5. What does the non-verbal cue in line number 5 symbolize? Your answer must be
based on the context of the dialogue.
A. gratitude C. admiration
B. fear D. love

Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance

Lesson and Behavior When Giving Information,
1 Instructions, Making Explanations, and
Narrating Events

What’s In
In the previous years, you learned about different oral communication situations.
Let us see if you can still recall them.
For nos. 1-3, identify the oral communication situation that is being referred to in
each of the following statements. Choose from the given choices. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. It is a communication situation that refers to the act or process of making

something clear or easy to understand.
A. giving information C. giving instructions
B. making explanations D. narrating events
2. It is an act or instance of telling about a scene or event.
A. making explanations C. narrating events
B. giving information D. giving instructions
3. Which is NOT true about giving instructions?
A. We use the imperative form to give orders or directions in English.
B. “Wear your face mask and face shield in public places,” is an example of giving
instructions.
C. Giving instructions is a language function that is used to give or ask somebody
to do something.
D. Giving instructions is an act of giving an overall description of something to make
it easy to understand.

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 For nos. 4-5, read each of the following sentences. Then identify its purpose. Select
the correct answer from the box. Write it on the space provided.

giving information giving instructions

making explanations narrating an event

Avoid social gatherings over 10 people, and avoid close contact with
others.
Answer: _______________________

We went camping in the woods last year.

Answer: _______________________

What’s New

A. Before Reading Activity

Do you love communicating orally?
When you want to give information, instructions, make explanations, and narrate
events in factual and personal recounts, how do you do it?

B. During Reading Activity

Read the paragraph below. Then answer the following questions. Take note of the
italicized words.

One morning my mother, Maccine, told me something. She spoke in a very low
voice. She said, “Covi, I’m sad to inform you that we can’t see your father for two
weeks.” I stared at her and asked, “Why mother, what happened to papa?” Mother
looked away and said, “Everything will be fine son.” “But how can I celebrate my
birthday tomorrow without him?” I asked. My mother took several pauses as she
explained that my father is in a quarantine facility as he had contracted COVID-19.
After I heard the sad news, I shook my head and uttered, “This can’t be true, how is
father now?” Mother assured me that my father will be well soon. She even smiled and
stated, “The doctors are taking really good care of your papa.”

C. Post Reading Activity

1. Who are the characters in the story?___________________________________
2. What are they talking about?______________________________________

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 3. What kind of communication situation is used in the paragraph above? Explain
your answer. Write it on the space provided.
The communication situation used in the paragraph above is ________________.
A. giving information C. making explanations
B. giving instructions D. narrating an event

Beacause_________________________________________________________________Can
you visualize the event in the paragraph? If yes, what helped you clearly imagine
the scenario in the paragraph? _____________________________

4. What non-verbal behaviors are used in the paragraph based on the following non-
verbal cues? Choose from the given options. Write the correct answer on the space
provided.

Pitch Pauses Space or Distance

Eye contact Looks and Gestures

Example:
1. very low voice = volume
2. stared = __________________
3. pauses = __________________
4. shook my head = __________________
5. smiled = __________________

What is It

Improving your ability to communicate orally is important for the effective delivery
of ideas, feelings, and opinions.

Remember These

Communication is a two-way process by which individuals exchange ideas,

feelings, and opinions.
Language is a medium of communication. It is a tool that is used in expressing
ideas and emotions to promote understanding.
Source: Martinez, Norma D. (2002). Responsible Speech Communication. Mandaluyong
City: National Bookstore.
Oral language is the system through which we use spoken words to express
knowledge, ideas, feelings, etc.

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 Communication
Definition Example
Situations
Information and Communication
Giving something such
Technology (ICT) is playing a vital role in
as facts, knowledge, or
Giving information beliefs to someone. open and distance learning (ODL)
particularly in the delivery strategies of
distance learning.
Giving orders or Positive Imperative
directions (to form positive imperative, use the base
form of the verb)
We use the imperative Example:
form to give orders or Accomplish your modules.
Giving instructions directions in English.
Negative Imperative
The imperative is a type of (do not+base form of the verb)
sentence that gives Example:
instructions that express Do not use your cell phone if you are dining.
request or command.
Making an overall Useful transitional words and phrases
description of something For beginning an explanation
to make it easy to at first, first of all, the first step, to begin
understand. with, in the beginning,
Making For continuing an explanation
explanations Sequential explanations the next step, after, next, then, while, as, at
explain how things the same time
happen, for example, For ending an explanation
through various stages in finally, at last, the final/last step
a process.
Recounting or retelling a Simple Present
sequence of events, real (subject+s or base form of the verb)
or imagined. It's also Example:
called storytelling. I attend the meeting.
Narrating events
in factual and A recount can focus on a Simple Past
personal recounts specific section of an (subject+past form of the verb)
event or retell the entire Example:
story. I attended the meeting yesterday.

You can use

simple past and simple
present tense.

When orally giving information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating

events in factual and personal recounts, the speaker should use the appropriate oral
language, stance, and behavior to achieve understanding or effective communication.
A. Characteristics of an Appropriate Oral Language
An appropriate oral language is;
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 Clear
Using correct grammar, short words, shorter sentences, specific words to enhance
clarity. A short simple sentence is easier to understand than a complex sentence.
Example of short simple word is revive instead of revivify.

Direct and conversational

Using words referring to the speaker and the listener, like, I, me, my, mine, our, ours,
us, you, your, yours.
Commands like “Do your assignment now.” makes your oral language conversational.

Appropriate
Using the language which is appropriate to the listener’s age, education, breeding, sex,
occupation, and occasion. Is it a formal interview? An informal meeting of friends?

Source: Martinez, Norma D. (2002). Responsible Speech Communication.

Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore.

Communicating is more than just words. How we use voice, facial expression,
gestures, etc. affects the messages we are trying to convey.

Becoming critically aware of non-verbal behaviors will equip you to express yourself
effectively.
B. Non-verbal Behaviors
Pitch
The highness or lowness of the voice is useful to use when expressing emotion. Our pitch
rises when we are excited and lowers when we are sad.

Pauses
Pauses are moments of silence between phrases. A pause is used to separate ideas and
also to emphasize word/s. This is particularly useful when giving formal presentations
such as an oral report or telling a story.

Space or Distance
Distance or Proximity is the amount of personal space or distance between people who
are talking. The relationship between them, their personalities, and their culture or
whether the situation is personal, social, or public will all affect the amount of proximity
needed.

Eye contact
Eye contact is the use of the eyes in communication. The level of eye contact often
depends on the relationship between the communicators and affects both the speaker
and the listener.

Looks and Gestures

The use of a facial expression, head movement, hand gesture, and posture in conveying
meaning. Smiling, head-shaking or waving reinforce what we are saying.
Source: Professional Development Service for Teachers, 14, Joyce Way, Park West
Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.

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 What’s More

Activity 1
Read the following Explanation paragraph about the perfect system for cleaning
your room. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transitional words and phrases to form
a meaningful explanation. Choose from the given choices.
after that next first
the final step finally then

Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. 1)______________, move all of the
items that do not have a proper place to the center of the room. 2)______________, get rid
of at least five things that you have not used within the last year. 3)______________, take
out all of the trash and place all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. 4)______________,
find a location for each of the items you had placed in the center of the room.
5)______________, see if you can squeeze any remaining items in under your bed or stuff
them into the back of your closet. See, that was easy!
Source:https://patternbasedwriting.com/elementary_writing_success/paragraph-examples/

Activity 2
Read the narrative paragraph below. Change the form of the verb inside the
parentheses into simple present tense or simple past tense.
My name 1._____________(be) Jin. Last March, we 2) _____________ (go) to Mt.
Makiling and 3.) _____________ (spend) three nights camping. We 4.) _____________
(observe) how the animals 5.) _____________ (gaze) freely in the woods.

What I Have Learned

In this lesson, we studied about Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance and Behavior
When Giving Information, Instructions, Making Explanations, and Narrating Events.
Express what you have learned from this lesson by answering the following questions:

1. What is an Oral Language?

___________________________________________________________________________
2. Write down the communication situations which have been discussed in this
module.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
3. How do you give information, instructions, make explanations, and narrate events
in factual and personal recounts?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Briefly discuss the appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior when Giving
Information, Instructions, Making Explanations, and Narrating Events.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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 What I Can Do

Apply what you have learned in this module by doing the activity below.

1. Write a short dialogue based on ANY of the following Communication

situations:
A. Giving information
B. Giving instructions
C. Making explanations
D. Narrating events

2. Use non-verbal behaviors by writing non-verbal cues enclosed in

parentheses.
3. Read your dialogue in front of your family. Ask a family member to write
comments about your presentation based on the given rubric.

4. Make sure to submit your written dialogue to your teacher.

RUBRIC
5 3 1 Score
The language is very The language is The language is
clear, somewhat clear, vague and
Oral conversational, and conversational, and redundant.
Language appropriate to the appropriate to the
content of the content of the
dialogue. dialogue.
All behaviors Some behaviors Most non-verbal
Non- incorporated are incorporated are behaviors
verbal relevant to the topic relevant to the topic incorporated in
Behavior or presentation. or presentation. the presentation
are irrelevant.
The dialogue has no It uses correct Vocabulary is not
errors in vocabulary vocabulary with few used correctly.
usage, grammar, or errors in grammar or Many areas in
Written
sentence structure. sentence structure. grammar or
Content
The dialogue is well- The dialogue is clear sentence
written and and follows a logical structure interfere
practical. sequence. with meaning.
Total: /15
Comments:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

I don’t want to But how can I do

Jay, you
answer these that mother?
should not say
modules
that. You can
anymore. I just You just have to manage your
accomplish
want to play my time son. First, you may start
your modules
favorite games. by working on modules early.
then enjoy your
favorite games. Then, take a rest for a while.
Finally, you can enjoy your
desired games.
Mother
Child Child
Mother

1. Which kind of communication situation is emphasized in the comic strip?

A. making explanations C. giving information
B. narrating events D. giving instructions

2. Which statement supports the correct answer in item number 1?

A. The story is about a mother congratulating her son for a job well done.
B. It is about a son requesting his mother to answer the modules for him.
C. It is about the mother explaining to her son the steps to manage time.
D. The son is asking her mother to buy him a cell phone.

3. Which is NOT a characteristic of an appropriate oral language?

A. Using correct grammar, short words, shorter sentences, specific words to enhance
clarity.
B. Using slang and redundancy.
C. Using words referring to the speaker and the listener, like, I, me, etc.
D. Using the language which is appropriate to the listener’s age, education, breeding,
sex, occupation.
Sarah: Hi Dave. How are you?
Dave: (staring at Sarah) I’m fine. Thank you.

4. Which non-verbal behavior is used in the dialogue above? The non-verbal cue in
parentheses will serve as your clue?
A. eye contact B. pitch C. space or distance D. volume

5. What does the non-verbal cue in the dialogue symbolize?

A. being attentive B. sympathy C. threat D. sorrow

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 Additional Activities

Read the directions carefully before you do the task.

1. Create a short Vlog that will run for 5 minutes. In your Vlog, you will give
information, instructions, make explanations, and narrate events that may or
may not be based on your personal experience. Be sure to use appropriate oral
language, stance, and behavior in doing so. For modular learners, write your
output on a sheet of paper.
2. Show your Vlog to your family. After that, ask a family member to accomplish
the following checklist. Each check under the observed column is equivalent to
2 pts.
3. Submit the script of your Vlog or if possible send the Vlog itself to your teacher
through your agreed online platform.

CHECKLIST
Not
Observed
observed
The content is appropriate, engaging, reflective, and
respectful to others
The speech is clear, direct, conversational, vivid, and
impressive.
The Vlog does not contain errors in grammar.
The video is well lit and frames the subject
appropriately.
The sound is clear and the volume is appropriate.
Total: 10

Posttest
Read the questions/statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. It is the system through which we use spoken words to express ideas,
knowledge, and emotions.
A. written language C. language
B. reporting D. oral language
2. It is a type of communication situation that refers to retelling the sequence of
events, real or imagined.
A. giving information C. giving instructions
B. making explanations D. narrating events
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3. The act or process of making something clear or easy to understand.
A. making explanations C. narrating events
B. asking permission D. persuading
4. What type of communication situation uses the imperative form to give orders
or directions in English?
A. accepting apologies D. making suggestions
B. giving information D. giving instructions

5. It is a type of communication situation that gives something such as data or

facts to someone.
A. giving information C. making suggestions
B. making apology D. narrating events

6. __________ is also enhanced in the use of specific terms instead of general term.
A. Redundancy C. Clarity
B. Wordiness D. Figurative language

7. __________, like “Of course you should go on that trip to Jerusalem! YOLO,”
do not add the clarity of one’s speech.
A. Figurative language C. Slang
B. Idiom D. Redundancy

8. Greetings, like “Hey, wassup,” in a formal interview is __________

A. suitable C. proper
B. inappropriate D. appropriate

Bella :
Sister do you know how to subtract fractions?
Angel :
Of course. I learned that from my Math teacher in elementary.
Bella :
Good to hear that. Can you explain how it is done?
Angel :
Sure. First, the denominators in the equation need to be the same.
Then, put both numerators over one denominator and simply
subtract them from each other. Finally, reduce a fraction to its
lowest possible multiple.
Bella : Oh, Thank you.
Angel : You are welcome.
9. What is the primary purpose of the dialogue above?
A. to ask permission C. to make explanations
B. to narrate events D. to persuade

10. What transitional words are used to explain the steps?

A. first, then, finally C. oh, of course
B. first, last D. next, last

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 Line #1 Jessa: Hi Lester. What keeps you busy in this time of pandemic?
Line #2 Lester: Hello Jessa. I’m glad to share with you some of the things I
do these days. In the morning, I water my plants. Then I
spend most of my time in the afternoon learning to cook.
And before I sleep at night, I answer my modules and read
my favorite books.
Line #3 Jessa: Wow! It seems that you stay productive even in this new
normal.
Line #4 Lester: Exactly, I want to hear your story too.
11. Which purpose of communication is emphasized in the paragraph above?
A. giving information C. narrating events
B. making explanations D. giving instructions

12. Which line supports your answer in item no. 11?

A. Line #1 C. Line #3
B. Line #2 D. Line #4
Line #1 Jim:Hi! My name is Jim. I’m glad to meet you. (extending his hand
for a handshake)
Line #2 Kim: Hello Jim. I’m happy to meet you too. (smiling)
Line #3 Jim:By the way, do you know Marikina City Footwear Museum?
Line #4 Kim: Yes, of course.
Line #5 Jim:Can you tell me something about it?
Line #6 Kim: (nodding her head) The Footwear Museum houses the
largest pair of shoes in a museum in the country.
Line #7 Jim:Oh! I see. I want to go there. Can you tell me its location?
Line #8 Kim: Sure. It’s located at J. P. Rizal St, Marikina City.
Line #9 Jim:Thank you so much (smiling). You are a big help.
Line #10 Kim: You're welcome; It's been my pleasure helping you out.

13. Which kind of Communication situation is used in the dialogue above?

A. giving information C. giving instructions
B. making explanations D. narrating events

14. What kind of non-verbal behavior is used in Line #1 of the dialogue above?
A. pitch C. pauses
B. looks and gestures D. eye contact

15. What does the non-verbal cue in line #6 symbolize?

A. agreement C. sympathy
B. disagreement D. illness

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 References

1. Definition of Non-verbal cue or communication from:

Topic 3: Verbal and Non-verbal communication-NHS Careers
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk>Teaching resources-Real life, your life?

2. Points to remember about the Lesson (What Is It) from:

Martinez, Norma D. (2002). Responsible Speech Communication. Mandaluyong
City: National Bookstore.

Professional Development Service for Teachers, 14, Joyce Way, Park West
Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.

3. What’s More
Paragraph in Activity 1 from:
https://patternbasedwriting.com/elementary_writing_success/paragraph-
examples/

Paragraph in Activity 3 from:

https://www.slideshare.net/twilson1979/week-5-
imaginativepersuasiveandinformativeparagraphs

Infographic in Activity 4 from:

https://www.who.int/images/default-source/searo---
images/countries/indonesia/covid19/adolescents-social-media-en-
others.jpg?sfvrsn=4306268c_2

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What I Have Learned What I Know
Answers may vary C
A
What Can I Do A
Answers may vary. What’s More C
Activity 1 C
first
Assessment Nos. 2-4: in any order
A next, then, after that What’s In
C B
B C
A finally D
A giving instructions
Activity 2 narrating an event
Additional Activities is
Answers may vary. went
spent
observed What’s New
gaze Before Reading
Answers may vary
After Reading
Nos. 1, 2, 4,
Answers may vary
No.3: narrate an
event
No. 5:
2. eye contact
3. pauses
4. looks and
gesture
5. looks and
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Answer Key
 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Marivic P. Castante (MNHS)

Editor: Jovy D. Enriquez (Teacher Validator – SNNHS)
Internal Validator: Janet S. Cajuguiran (EPS – English)
Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas (PHS)
Layout Artists: Shiela Mae A. Cancino (SRNHS)
Janice B. de Guzman

Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Janet S. Cajuguiran
Education Program Supervisor – English

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

Education Program Supervisor – LRMS

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: [email protected]

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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