English 7: Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance, and Behavior

English 7 Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance, and Behavior Quarter 3 - Learning Activity Sheet 4

7 Prepared by:

Mr. Marjun R. Casas Subject Teacher

Assisted by:

Mr. Collins J. Largo PSB Teacher

Noted by:

Mrs. Elene Marie Jane A. Gamboa, MAED Principal 1

Hey there! In the previous module, you were able to learn a lot of information which are central to your learning and development. Specifically, the previous module encourages you to use appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in personal or factual recounts (EN7OL-IV-e-3.10).

In this module you will be learning another important skill. It will allow you to use appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior when giving information, instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in factual and personal recounts (EN7OL-II-g-2.6.2).

In this activity sheet, you will be accomplishing series of exercises to help you strengthen your knowledge in using appropriate oral language stance and behavior in narrating and sequencing events. After going through this, you are expected to:

1. identify the appropriate stance and behavior in delivering a message; and 2. use appropriate stance and behavior in making a reaction video.

Let Us Study Everyday Heroes Traffic jams bring about everyday heroes. When traffic enforcers go missing and intersections come at a bind, there is usually that one (raise pointer finger) man who steps out of his car and begins navigating traffic. He may be in a suit (raise both hands at chest level, then slowly bring them down to hips). Sometimes he’s a bystander (raise one hand, palm up) in rags who steps in to unclog the streets, then goes about his merry way once the knots are undone. There’s the taxi driver (extend arm, palm up, and point to the window) who sees us struggling with a stalled car. Without hesitation (shake head), he helps us out with our engine and brings our car back to life. No (raise pointer finger and move from side to side) payment is required and he even refuses it. We drive away, thankful for the kindness of strangers, and resolve (straighten back) to pay it forward. Source: Grade 7 English Team for Languages and Multiliteracies, (2013), Grade 7 English Teacher's Guide (p. 57). Department of Education.

Appropriate oral language stance and behavior makes all the difference between a boring conversation and an engaging one. It influences the meaning of a speaker’s message. Stance can be defined as the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of his or her message (Smith, 2019). The stance that you take will greatly determine the tone of your message and the words that you choose. Oral language stance and behavior can be broken down into five categories: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Facial expressions Eye contact Posture Gestures Position and Movement

Facial Expressions Facial expressions are primary means of conveying messages between humans. It is responsible in communicating not only thoughts or ideas but also emotions (Frank, 2012). The most important thing to consider when using facial expression in giving information is to make sure that you use your face at all. Don’t give a blank face to your audience. Open your eyes wider, raise your eyebrows a little and remember to smile often. If your facial expressions are in line with the tone of your words, then the information you are presenting will be clearer and engaging. Eye Contact Eye contact is the most powerful means of communicating confidence and conviction (Wyeth, 2014). The strategic eye contact has the power to change how people think of you. There are three general tips in using eye contact appropriately: 1. Have eye contact with everyone in the audience. 2. Show your audience that you are not afraid to make eye contact. 3. Avoid staring at someone by keeping your gazes moving.

Posture Posture is defined as the attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability. Proper posture plays a huge part in so many ways. It helps you to stay calm, look confident and breathe easily. Here are some tips in using posture in speaking. 1. Head’s up and don’t slouch. 2. Feel relaxed during presentation. 3. Adapt your posture according to your audience. 4. Have an open and communicative posture. Gestures According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, gestures mean the movement of the body that expresses an idea. Gestures are like happy medium of transferring messages. Here are some tips in using gestures in communication: 1. Be fluid or smooth in using hand gestures. 2. Use gestures purposefully in explaining important points. 3. Your gestures should look relaxed and natural. Position and Movement It is the largest physical movement that you can make. It draws attention to the most important parts of your speech. Purposeful body movement complements your message and adds authenticity to your overall delivery (Dlugan, 2018). Here are some benefits of using proper position and movement when speaking: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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reinforces your message. increases your ability to connect with your audience. gets the attention of your audience. drives away nervousness. keeps your energy and enthusiasm.

Body movement to avoid: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

hands on hips hands on chin crossing your arms swaying back and forth tripping over

Appropriate body movement and position: 1. Stand firm. 2. Lean forward when delivering important lines. 3. Pivot your body to indicate conversation.

Assessment Directions: A. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a 1 whole intermediate paper. 1. This refers to the most powerful means of communicating confidence and conviction. a. posture b. eye contact c. body movement 2. The attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability is called — a. posture b. eye contact c. body movement 3. Which of the following is/are primary mean/s of conveying messages between humans? a. posture b. eye contact c. facial expressions 4. Which of the following is not an appropriate body movement and position? a. Stand firm b. Lean forward when delivering important lines c. Swaying back and forth 5. The following are body movements to avoid except a. hands on hips b. hands on chin c. stand firm B. What are the elements of oral language stance and behavior? 6. _____________ 7. _____________ 8. _____________ 9. _____________ 10. _____________ References Dlugan, A. (2018, July 22). Six Minutes Dlugan . Retrieved from https://sixminutes.dlugan.com/body-movement-speaking/ Frank, M. (2012). Science Direct. Retrieved from Adolescent Brain Development: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/facial-expression Grade 7 English Team for Languages and Multiliteracies, (2013), Grade 7 English Teacher's Guide (p. 57). Department of Education. Smith, J. (2029, May 25). OWL Purdue Education. Retrieved from Purdue Online Writing Lab College of Liberal Arts: https://owl.purdue.edu.owl/english_as_asecond_language/esl_students/audience_ considerations_for_esl_writers/stance_and_language.html Wyeth, S. (2014, June 18). INC Com. Retrieved from Inc.Com: https://www.inc.com/sims-wyeth/10-reasons-why-eye-contact-can-changepeoples-perception-of-you.html