LESSON 7: THE LANGUAGE OF
UNSCRIPTED COMMENTARY
Prepared by:
RUDELYN V. BANTILAN, LPT
Instructor
Email: rudelyn.bantilan@gmail.com
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Unscripted Commentary
• Unscripted commentary refers to the spontaneous and unplanned
delivery of commentary or remarks in various contexts such as sports,
entertainment, or live events. Unlike scripted commentary, unscripted
commentary requires individuals to think on their feet, adapt quickly, and
engage with the audience.
• The language used in unscripted commentary plays a crucial role in conveying
emotions, enhancing the audience's experience, and effectively delivering the
intended message
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Skills and Techniques:
1. Play-by-Play Description: Providing a detailed, real-time account of the
action, describing movements, plays, or highlights.
2. Analysis and Insights: Offering expert analysis, identifying strategies,
discussing player performance, or predicting outcomes.
3. Adapting to the Pace: Being able to react quickly, adjust commentary
based on the flow of events, and maintain a consistent narrative.
4. Verbal Dexterity: Demonstrating fluency, clarity, and the ability to
articulate thoughts effectively.
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Challenges and Considerations:
• Accuracy and Objectivity: Striving to provide accurate information and
maintaining objectivity while sharing opinions or analysis.
• Improvisation Skills: Being able to think on one's feet, adapt to unexpected
situations, and maintain a coherent commentary.
• Audience Engagement: Balancing between providing informative content
and keeping the audience entertained and interested.
• Language and Communication: Utilizing appropriate language, avoiding
offensive or controversial remarks, and connecting
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Features:
• Voice Pause
Needs time to think
Non-Fluency features/fillers
Complete absence of voice
Hesitation
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Features:
• Elision. The meaning of the utterance is generally understood between the
participants and can be shortened to focus on the topic.
Mutually understood meaning
Omitting part of the conversation because the other person knows
about it
Background knowledge
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Features:
• Modality. A conversational strategy which allows us to introduce
or suggest different opinions and compromises for negotiations
between participants.
Examples: Perhaps, probably, maybe, might, could, should
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
College of Arts and Sciences
General Santos City, Philippines
Features:
• Turn taking. Most conversation are managed and kept on pace by
alternating between participants
• Adjacency pairs (exchanges). The standard interaction between
people. Follows question and answer format

LESSON 7 THE LANGUAGE OF UNSCRIPTED COMMENTARY.pdf

  • 1.
    LESSON 7: THELANGUAGE OF UNSCRIPTED COMMENTARY Prepared by: RUDELYN V. BANTILAN, LPT Instructor Email: rudelyn.bantilan@gmail.com RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines
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    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Unscripted Commentary • Unscripted commentary refers to the spontaneous and unplanned delivery of commentary or remarks in various contexts such as sports, entertainment, or live events. Unlike scripted commentary, unscripted commentary requires individuals to think on their feet, adapt quickly, and engage with the audience. • The language used in unscripted commentary plays a crucial role in conveying emotions, enhancing the audience's experience, and effectively delivering the intended message
  • 3.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Skills and Techniques: 1. Play-by-Play Description: Providing a detailed, real-time account of the action, describing movements, plays, or highlights. 2. Analysis and Insights: Offering expert analysis, identifying strategies, discussing player performance, or predicting outcomes. 3. Adapting to the Pace: Being able to react quickly, adjust commentary based on the flow of events, and maintain a consistent narrative. 4. Verbal Dexterity: Demonstrating fluency, clarity, and the ability to articulate thoughts effectively.
  • 4.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Challenges and Considerations: • Accuracy and Objectivity: Striving to provide accurate information and maintaining objectivity while sharing opinions or analysis. • Improvisation Skills: Being able to think on one's feet, adapt to unexpected situations, and maintain a coherent commentary. • Audience Engagement: Balancing between providing informative content and keeping the audience entertained and interested. • Language and Communication: Utilizing appropriate language, avoiding offensive or controversial remarks, and connecting
  • 5.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Features: • Voice Pause Needs time to think Non-Fluency features/fillers Complete absence of voice Hesitation
  • 6.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Features: • Elision. The meaning of the utterance is generally understood between the participants and can be shortened to focus on the topic. Mutually understood meaning Omitting part of the conversation because the other person knows about it Background knowledge
  • 7.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Features: • Modality. A conversational strategy which allows us to introduce or suggest different opinions and compromises for negotiations between participants. Examples: Perhaps, probably, maybe, might, could, should
  • 8.
    RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIALCOLLEGES College of Arts and Sciences General Santos City, Philippines Features: • Turn taking. Most conversation are managed and kept on pace by alternating between participants • Adjacency pairs (exchanges). The standard interaction between people. Follows question and answer format