2. Connection among Literacy, Listening
and Speaking
I. Objectives
II. Definition of Literacy
III. Inclusion
IV. Types of Literacy
A. Functional Literacy
B. Critical Literacy
V. Tips
A. Good Speaking Skills
B. Good Listening Skills
3. At the end of the oral presentation, the
learners shall be able to:
define literacy;
tell the things that are included in literacy;
differentiate between functional literacy and
critical literacy;
be able to enumerate and apply the
standards of good listening and speaking; and
explain the connection among literacy,
listening and speaking.
5. Write and speak so that others pay
attention to you;
Listen and ask questions to understand
and appreciate other people’s points of
view;
Share information using ICT such as e-mail
and telephones.
9. Be clear about your subject matter.
Be enthusiastic about your subject matter or
risk losing your audience.
Speak in a clear voice and at a suitable place
(take pauses for breath and thought).
Make eye contact with your audience.
10. Use hand gestures to emphasize what you
mean or to show feeling.
Use your face and voice to show meaning and
express intonation.
If you must use papers or notes, hold them
down so your face is not covered.
Keep as still as possible unless movement is
planned.
11. Make eye contact with the speaker.
Remain still throughout the speech.
Give clues that you are listening.
Ensure that only one person speaks at a time
(turn-taking).
Ask a relevant/related question at the end
which shows that you were listening.