A Self-Learning Module in English 10

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This module is 1designed
Quarter, Module
to help 7: a well-informed and
you become
critical learner using the different
Spoken sources
Text of information such as news
reports, speeches, panel discussions, and informative talks.
Bernadette L. De Guzman
As you go along this module, you will be tasked to create your own
Author
news report regarding a certain topic.
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Evaluate spoken texts using given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, cohesion, correctness.

TO THE LEARNERS

You have been through different modules so far and I hope that you are already
familiar on how this module works. However, I would like to encourage you to be
more enthusiastic in answering/doing this module. Follow the simple instructions
below to make your learning experiences even memorable and fun.

1. Study and understand the short discussions provided in this module.

2. Look at the given examples as your reference in answering the activities.
3. Follow carefully every instruction indicated when answering/doing the
provided activities.
4. Jot down/highlight important ideas that you will encounter in this lesson for
better understanding.
5. Accomplish all the given activities in this module and do not leave any
question blank as much as possible.
6. Answer the posttest as well as the reflection part.
7. Apply what you have learned and enjoy learning!

EXPECTATIONS

At the end of this module, you are expected to evaluate spoken texts using
given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, cohesion and correctness in a sample recorded
speaking situation.

Specifically, this module will help you to:

1. identify spoken text and its like;

2. define fluency, tone, cohesion, and correctness; and
3. understand the importance of fluency, tone, cohesion, and correctness in
spoken text.

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Name of Student: ______________Grade & Section: __________
Let’s start!

PRE TEST

DIRECTIONS: Read and answer the following questions. Write the letter of
the
correct answer on the space provided before each number.
_____ 1. Which of the following refers to the way in which different parts of a
text refer to each other (linking devices, pronouns, etc.)?
A. cohesion C. fluency
B. correctness D. tone
_____ 2. The following are examples of spoken text, EXCEPT?
A. dialogues C. newspapers
B. interviews D. oral stories
_____ 3. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about correctness in
a spoken text?
A. It must be accurate and factual.
B. It uses appropriate words.
C. Spelling and grammar must be observed.
D. Use many highfalutin words as much as you can.
_____ 4. What word refers to the ability to talk without pauses, without
repeating
things, and without getting stuck nor confused?
A. cohesion C. fluency
B. correctness D. tone
_____ 5. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about the tone?
A. It indicates a particular feeling.
B. It is how you say or deliver your speech.
C. It is usually determined by diction or the words that an
author/speaker chooses.
D. It is always formal and should always be positive in a piece of
writing.

Good job! You finished answering the questions. Way to go!

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LOOKING BACK

COMPARING ARGUMENTS ON THE SAME TOPIC

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DIRECTIONS: The Venn diagram above shows that Face-to-Face Learning and Distance
Learning have differences and similarities. Using the space given below, elaborate/explain in
details their differences and similarities by answering the questions that follow.

1. What are the similarities between face-to-face learning and distance learning?

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2. How is face-to-face learning different from distance learning?

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3. Is distance learning as effective as face to face? Why? or Why not?

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Spoken texts consist of oral stories, interviews, dialogues, monologues (e.g. a

graduation speech, a presentation to the class), phone conversations, discussions, role plays,
or any other piece of spoken language.

In order to have a good spoken text, the following criteria must be considered:

 Fluency - refers to how “smoothly” and “efficiently” a second language (L2) speaker
can speak on “a range of topics in real time”. It comes from the Latin
word fluentem meaning „to flow.‟

4 Criteria in checking Fluency:

1. PAUSING - is the way the speaker‟s voice is guided by punctuation (e.g.

short breath at a comma; full stop with voice going down at periods and up at
question marks; full stop at dashes).

2. PHRASING – it is the way speakers put words together in groups to

represent the meaningful units of language.

3. STRESS - refers to the emphasis speakers place on particular words (louder

tone) to reflect the meaning.

4. INTONATION - refers to the way the reader varies the voice in tone, pitch
and volume to reflect the meaning of the text—sometimes called expression.

 Correctness - addressing your intended audience in an appropriate manner with

accuracy and free from errors or grammatically correct.

 Tone - is the author‟s attitude toward a subject. It is mostly determined by diction or

the words that an author chooses. Good writers carefully choose words that will help
you “hear” the attitude in the writing. When you read, it‟s important to pick out the
author‟s attitude about the topic.

 Cohesion - is the grammatical and lexical linking within a text or sentence that holds
a text together and gives it meaning. It comes from the word cohere, which means 'to
stick together'. Cohesion is therefore related to ensuring that the words and sentences
you use stick together.

It is important to understand a text as a whole thus, analyzing how the

different parts of the text are related to each other helps you understand the functions
of different words and phrases.

Examples:

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 Universities gladly welcome a percentage of mature students. (WRONG)
Universities gladly welcome a percentage of senior students. (RIGHT)

The recruiter said that, “Her degree is officially known by the government.”
(WRONG)

The recruiter said that, “Her degree is officially recognized by the government.”
(RIGHT)

Understanding cohesion is very important. It is a good idea to read the whole

text for gist before filling in any of the gaps. This will help you identify whether a
missing word is positive or negative, for example. It will also help you recognize the
chronology of the text and where the writer moves on to a different subject.

ACTIVITY 1:

DIRECTIONS: Identify what spoken text is being described in each sentence. Choose your
answer inside the box below. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

speech monologue storytelling

dialogue role play

__________________ 1. It is a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a

book, a play, or a movie.

__________________ 2. The process of using fact and narrative to communicate something

to your audience.

__________________ 3. A communication through talking or a talk given to an audience.

__________________ 4. It is the act of imitating the character and behavior of someone who
is different from yourself.

_______________ 5. A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a

theatrical or broadcast program.

ACTIVITY 2: Name the Tone

DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the sentences below and identify the tone using the
underlined word/phrases as your hints. Shade/Color the emoticon that corresponds to your
answer.

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 1. After hearing the news, her eyes had darkened with rage and hissed.

angry light
happy sad

2. “We have to get out here, the gathering darkness spreading like a stain
across the sky.”

amused happy
angry horrific

3. The house of the senate suddenly filled with the sound of laughter as the
corners of President Duterte’s mouth began to turn up in a smile.

angry light
happy sad

4. Not looking anyone in the eye, the witnessed set his jaw and refused to
say what he saw.

amused suspicious
certain witty

5. I wasn‟t even finished talking when she cut me down with a sneer.

amicable polite
calm sarcastic

Nice work! Keep on learning!

ACTIVITY 3: Fluency Check

DIRECTIONS: Record a 2-3 minute video of your thank you

message to the frontliners who are considered as heroes during this
pandemic. Save and send your recorded video to your teacher thru
email/messenger or by any means you are comfortable with. You can
also watch a sample video on this link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrQ3vaDqjdI.
Your score will be based from the rubrics below:

CRITERIA Outstanding Very Satisfactory (2) Unsatisfactory

(4) Satisfactory (3) (1)
Pausing Appropriate Appropriate Some pausing to Almost no
pausing was pausing was convey pausing to

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 observed all the observed most of punctuation or convey
time to convey the time to meaning of the punctuation
punctuation or convey text. and meaning of
meaning of the punctuation or the text.
text. meaning of the
text.
Phrasing Correct Correct phrasing Some evidence No evidence of
phrasing was was evident most of correct correct
evident all the of the time to phrasing. phrasing at all.
time to convey convey the
the meaning of meaning of the
the text. text.
Stress Stress on Stress on Some stress on No stress on
appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate
words was words was words was words to
observed all the observed most of observed to convey the
time to convey the time to covey the meaning of the
the meaning of convey the meaning of the text.
the text. meaning of the text.
text.
Intonation Variation in Variation in Variation in No variation in
voice or tone voice or tone voice or tone voice or tone
(pitch) was used (pitch) was used (pitch) was (pitch) to
all the time to most of the time rarely used to convey the
convey the to convey the convey the meaning of the
meaning of the meaning of the meaning of the text.
text. text. text.
Note: If output will not be sent thru email/messenger due to lack of internet connection, you may do it
live during your online class with your subject teacher.

Well done! You are almost there!

REMEMBER
Spoken texts consist of oral stories, interviews, dialogues, monologues (e.g. a graduation
speech, a presentation to the class), phone conversations, discussions, role plays, or any other
piece of spoken language.
Spoken texts, are characterized by the following; fluency, tone, cohesion, and correctness.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

DIRECTIONS: Read and answer each question based from what you have learned
throughout this module. Remember to answer in complete sentence using the space provided
after each item.

1. What is spoken text?

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2. What are the criteria to have good spoken text?

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3. Why is it important to use appropriate language in spoken text?

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POST TEST

DIRECTIONS: Read the following. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
before
each number.

_____ 1. Which of the following statements defines tone?

A. It is a variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary.
B. Language seen in textbooks, magazines, and newspapers.
C. The reader‟s particular attitude while reading the text.
D. It is usually defined by diction that the speaker uses.

_____ 2. What do you call the grammatical and lexical linking within a text
or sentence that holds a text together and gives it meaning?
A. cohesion C. fluency
B. correctness D. tone

_____ 3. It includes oral stories, interviews, dialogues, monologues

(e.g. a graduation speech, a presentation to the class), phone
conversations, discussions, role plays, or any other piece of spoken
language.
A. communication C. spoken text
B. language D. written works

_____ 4. Which of the following statements shows fluency?

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 A. Alex reads the story without expression.
B. Mara delivers her speech with variety of tone, pause and stress.
C. Sarah uses pauses and stumbles when reading aloud.
D. Ted takes a long time to speak because of pausing.

_____ 5. Esther replied, “My father are working at a computer company where
he works as an IT programmer.” What makes her sentence WRONG?
A. are C. he
B. father D. IT

Hooray! You did it!

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the big heart below called the GRAFFITI HEART of all the things
you have learned from all the activities you have done all throughout this module. Then,
reflect on the importance of this lesson and how will this help you as a student. Write your
answer inside the image below.

GRAFFITI HEART

This lesson is very important for me as a student because it helped me to …

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