Republic of Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02
Division of Cagayan
Northern Philippines Academy
Centro Norte, Gattaran, Cagayan
S.Y. 2022-2023
Learning Areas: Oral Communication in Context Grade Level: GRADE 11
Quarter: 1st Quarter, First Semester Month:
School Year: 2022-2023
MODULE 2
UNIT I – INTRODUCTION TOIICOMMUNICATION
UNIT : COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
I. INTRODUCTION
The scope of this module allows you to understand that how we communicate may largely
depend on the context. Do we use contractions and slang during a business meeting or when delivering
a speech? Do we use formal language when we are with our family and close friends or when we tweet
or blog? Do we crack jokes in a news report or during a job interview? This module allows you to know
that there are proper words for different times.
TOPIC / LESSON NAME The Style of Speech
1. Formal style
2. Casual/Informal style
3. Consultative style
4. Intimate style
5. Frozen style
CONTENT STANDARDS The learner recognizes the different speech style in
communication.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The learner observes appropriate language forms in using a
particular speech style.
LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to
COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES a. identify the different style of speech;
b. give examples of each style of speech;
c. perform communicative tasks using the different
style of speech.
II. OBJECTIVES
III. LESSON PROPER
A. PRE-ASSESSMENT
Direction: Cool Down. Set your timer to ten minutes, then sit back and relax. Try to talk to yourself
about your dreams or future. Afterwards answer the following questions.
1. Recall what was going through your mind during the first two minutes. How about at five
minutes? And the last two minutes?
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2. What things did you think about?
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3. What did you feel while thinking about those things?
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4. Were you able to relax for ten minutes? Why or why not?
_______________________________________________________________________________
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5. Can you recall the things you said to yourself during the ten-minute period? What words or
phrases did you use while talking to yourself?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
B. DISCUSSION
FORMAL STYLE
This style is characterized by a formal (agreed upon and even documented) vocabulary and choice of words,
yet it’s more universal as it doesn’t necessarily require expertise in any field and it’s not as rigid as the frozen
style.
The language in this speech is respectful and rejects the use of slangs, contractions, ellipses and qualifying
modal adverbials. Oftentimes the speaker must plan the sentences before delivering them.
Application: Although it’s often used in writing, it also applies to speaking, especially to medium to large-sized
groups. It’s also the type of speech that should be used when communicating with strangers and others such as
older people, elders, professionals and figures of authority.
Examples: meetings (corporate or other formal meetings), court, class, interview, speech, or presentation.
Formal style is used in formal interviews, meetings, in the church, bank, job interview, prestigious
ceremonies, talking with superiors, writing formal letters, news reports, and speeches.
CASUAL STYLE / INFORMAL STYLE
As the name says, this style is characterized by its casualty, with a flexible and informal vocabulary that may
include slang. It’s usually unplanned, pretty relaxed, and reliant on the fluid back and forth between those
involved, without any particular order.
Application: used between people with a sense of familiarity and a relatively close relationship, whether in a
group or in a one-on-one scenario.
Examples: chats with friends and family, casual phone calls, or text messages
When one uses contractions, slang, simplified grammar, and dropping “that” in statements, or cracks jokes,
talks with family or friends, and writes blogs, tweets, or advertisements, one demonstrates casual
communication.
Example expressions: “Says who?”, “Funny! Ha-Ha!”, “T’was a blast!”, “Tnx mom!”, “Knew [that] you did [it].”
CONSULTATIVE STYLE
The third level of communication is a style characterized by a semi-formal vocabulary, often unplanned and
reliant on the listener’s responses and overall participation.
Application: any type of two-way communication, dialogue, whether between two people or more, where
there’s no intimacy or any acquaintanceship
Examples: group discussions, teacher-student communication, expert-apprentice, communication between
work colleagues or even between employer-employee, and talking to a stranger.
When one exhibits interest in conferring with other people on a topic, project, program, or activity or letting
them participate in decision-making, one uses the consultative style.
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INTIMATE STYLE
This is the speech style that’s reserved for people who have a really close connection. It’s casual and relaxed,
and it goes beyond words, as it incorporates nonverbal communication and even personal language codes, such
as terms of endearment and expressions which meaning is only understood by the participants.
Application: used between people who share an intimate bond
Examples: chats between best friends, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings and other family members, whether
in messages, phone calls, or personally
Intimate style is used in self-addressed questions or self-talk, exclamations, sudden realizations, showing of
surprise, and of expressions of interest. It may be simple words, slang, contractions, fragments, or expressions.
Example expressions: “must go!”, “did it!”, “aww for real?!”, “no, can’t!”, “luv it!”, “grrrr!”, “will study [how
to do that]”.
FROZEN STYLE
On the other hand, frozen style is used when one shows hesitation, disinterest, or prejudice during a
dialogue, conversation, or conference.
Example expressions: “Well…”, [It’s] your call…”, “up to you”, “hmmpp!”, “Nah!”, Hu-hum (Yawn)”.
C. ACTIVITIES
Activity 1
Direction: Ad Me! Think of a television or radio advertisement that you can easily recall. Answer the
following questions afterwards.
TV Advertisement / Radio Advertisement: ______________________________________________
Answer the following questions:
1. Why can you easily recall this advertisement?
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2. What words made it easy to recall?
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3. Is the advertised product important? Why or why not?
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. Does the advertisement express urgency for you to purchase the product? Why or why not?
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. What speech style was used in the ad? Was it formal, casual, intimate, frozen, consultative? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Activity 2
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Direction: Question Hour. Interview any of the following persons about their future plans: parish priest,
school head, punong barangay, other public officials, company executive, church leader, community or
sectoral leader, etc. Record your interview.
I interviewed (name) ______________________________, (position) ___________________________.
Answer the following questions:
1. Was the activity challenging?
________________________________________________________________________________
2. How did you manage to land an interview with the person or people assigned to you?
________________________________________________________________________________
3. If not for the task, would you be able to talk to these persons? Why or why not?
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Were you happy to accomplished the assignment? Why or why not?
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5. What words did you use for asking questions? Were there slang, fillers, contractions? Why?
________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 3
Direction: Blogs and Tweets. Browse through some blogs and tweets or fb posts. Share a blog about the youth
with amazing contributions to the country or the world. Tweet / share your impressions.
Note: Tag me on my social media account: fb- Andrea Mea Sumauang / ig- mea.andrea.13 / twitter- MeaSumauang
Answer the following questions:
1. What was the blog about?
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2. What words were used? Were they simple or formal?
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3. What was your impression?
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4. Were tweets written in simple language? Do they need to be formal? Why or why not?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. What speech style was used for writing blogs and tweets? Why?
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IV. ASSESSMENT
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Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Encircle
the correct answer.
1. What style of speech is used in formal interviews, meetings, in the church, bank, job interview,
prestigious ceremonies, talking with superiors, writing formal letters, news reports, and speeches?
A. Frozen style
B. Consultative style
C. Intimate style
D. Formal style
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal style?
A. A church leader giving a homily to a crowd of people.
B. A teacher encouraging students to give their thoughts on a relevant issue.
C. Classmates talking about how to accomplish their assignments.
D. Jackie writing the news report for the afternoon program on Channel 2.
3. What speech style is present in this situation: Rhiannon is talking happily to her friend about her
family’s trip to Palawan. Maxine, on the other hand, just keeps yawning while saying “hmmm, ok”.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Frozen
D. Intimate
4. What is an Intimate Speech Style?
A. It used between people with a sense of familiarity and a relatively close relationship.
B. It’s often used in writing and applies to speaking, especially to medium to large-sized groups.
C. It is used between people who share an intimate bond and use terms of endearment.
D. Any type of two-way communication where there’s no intimacy or any acquaintanceship.
5. Which of the following situations best describe the use of Intimate Speech Style?
A. Cardo is inviting his brother to watch Thor and Thunder. His brother’s reply is “up to you”.
B. Mike and El call each other “babe” when talking to each other in person or in phone calls.
C. Cassie’s mom, who is a news reporter, delivered the morning news perfectly.
D. The company owner consulted his subordinates about the company’s issue.
6. Which of the following applies when one exhibits interest in conferring with other people on a topic,
project, program, or activity or letting them participate in decision-making?
A. Consultative
B. Intimate
C. Formal
D. Casual
7. What speech style is presented in this situation: Eric just got home from summer camp. Her mom
asked him how did it go and if he enjoyed there. Eric replied with “T’was a blast, mom! I love it!”
A. Formal style
B. Consultative style
C. Casual/Informal style
D. Intimate style
8. What best define the above’s correct answer?
A. It used between people with a sense of familiarity and a relatively close relationship.
B. It’s often used in writing and applies to speaking, especially to medium to large-sized groups.
C. It is used between people who share an intimate bond and use terms of endearment.
D. Any type of two-way communication where there’s no intimacy or any acquaintanceship.
9. Frozen style is when one shows hesitation, disinterest, or prejudice during a dialogue, conversation,
or conference. Is this statement correct?
A. No
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B. Yes
C. Maybe
D. None of the above
10. Which of the following is NOT a Type of Speech Style?
A. Frozen style
B. Informal style
C. Consultative style
D. Self-talk style
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Prepared by: Checked by:
ANDREA MEA T. SUMAUANG LEA R. TALAMAYAN
Subject Teacher JHS/SHS Department Head
