5. Gestures
Hand and arm movements. Important part of our
visual picture when we speak in public.
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand
or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
WHY GESTURES ARE IMPORTANT?
6. They are reinforcements of the words
and ideas we are trying to convey and
a non-verbal representation of how we
feel.
It enhances our message and we will
appear confident and relaxed.
7. If used unconsciously or
incorrectly however, speaker can
distract their audience or send
wrong non-verbal message.
8. Distractive Gestures
Hands on hips- Parental, overbearing, superiority
Crossed arms- Disagreeing, wanting to protect
Hands crossed in front- feeling weak, timid, needing
protection.
Hands joined behind your back- you’re on parade.
Hands in pockets- Nervousness.
You can use these gestures if your speech calls
for it but do it in purpose.
9. Swaying
Leaning
Tapping the fingers
Biting or licking the lips
Frowning
Adjusting the clothing
10. Symbolic gestures
Communicate words , direction, numbers or
position.
Ex.
Thumbs-up -means agree.
Three fingers -means number three
Pointing finger- accusatory
Pointing to show position- up, down, behind ,
beside
11. Descriptive Gestures
Communicate an idea or movement. They help
audience understand comparison and contrast,
visualize the size, shape or movement.
Spreading hands apart- show length.
Using hands to show a shape.
14. Facial Expressions
Why facial expressions are important?
This skill allows you to use less words, to
show emotion and send message directly
your audience’s hearts and minds.
20. Angry
A face with frowning mouth
and eyes and eyebrows.
Shows grumpiness and
irritation to disgust and
outrage.
21. Seatwork 3 (page 17)
Match each of the following gestures with its
equivalent meaning. Write your answer on a one whole
sheet of paper. You can answer on your module but
don’t forget to write your answers on paper too
because all your seat works should be included in your
portfolio. Tell your parents to sign your
seatwork/module after checking.
22. Column A
1. Crossed arms
2. Clenched fist
3. Pointing hands
4. Hands in pocket
5.A raised hand
6. Hands on hips
7. Thumbs up
8. Spreading hands apart
9. Hands clasped
10. Pointing fingers
Column B
A.Nervousness
B.Agreement
C.Length
D.Disagreement
E.Overbearing
F.Pleading
G.Stop
H.Direction
I. Accusatory
J. Anger, determination
23. Activity 3
Evaluation Card on page 15/17
Upload your 2 minute video on
your folder in Google drive app.
(100 points)
Deadline: October 31, 2020
(SATURDAY)
24. Evaluation Card
ACTIVITY #3
For your task, you are assigned to perform
a public speaking activity.
You are free to choose a topic that is
relevant and timely in our country.
You have to apply all the gestures that you
have learned in our discussion.
Try to video/ record your presentation.
Please be guided by the rubrics for your
grades.
Please wear proper attire/ school uniform.
Rubric for Public Speaking
Familiarity with your Material 20
Posture/Gestures 20
Volume/Delivery 20
Message and content 20
Facial expressions/ eye contact 20
Total 100 points
