3. Objectives
● narrate events in factual and
personal recounts using the basic
factors of delivery;
● deliver a speech using the
appropriate oral language, stance
and behavior when making
explanations and giving information.
11. Pre-Test
Test I
Instructions: Read and understand the
questions. Write the letter of your answer in
your English activity notebook.
1. It is a symbol system composed of sounds
that can stir up meanings in people who use it.
A. language B. sound C. speech D. stance
12. 2. This refers to the way you stand or sit
properly.
A. eye contact B. facial expression C.
gesture D. posture
3. It is a purposive movement of the fingers,
hands, legs, shoulders, or trunk, to give
meaning or emphasis.
A. eye contact B. facial expression C.
gesture D. posture
13. 4. The following are types of bodily actions
except one:
A. gesture B. language C. movement D.
posture
5. A characteristic of oral language that uses
simple words to convey meaning.
A. clarity B. directness C. impressiveness
D. vividness
14. Test II
Instructions: Read the statements about bodily
gestures carefully. Write YES if you agree to
the statement and NO if you disagree.
___6. Bodily gestures occur naturally if you
know what you want to say.
___7. Crossing your arms makes you look
defensive.
___8. Face your audience with your hands on
the side with your chin up.
___9. Shrugging your shoulders suggests that
you know something.
15. ___10. Putting your hands on your hips makes
you seem aggressive.
___11. Stand with confidence to achieve a
comfortable speaking position.
___12. Shaking your fist is a sign of
naughtiness.
___13. Use your hands to emphasize or
reinforce your message when speaking.
___14. Making an OK sign with your fingers
emphasizes a point.
___15. Clapping your hands to make your
audience clap shows promptness.
16.
17.
18.
19. Speech delivery is an important
part of public speaking. No matter
how inspiring, informative or
persuasive the speech you have
written, poor delivery will leave
your audience as if nothing
happens, and your presentation will
simply be forgettable.
20. There are some individuals who are capable
enough to deliver speech effectively in public while
others need to be coached and directed to deliver
speeches more articulately and memorably.
It takes time to become a professional speaker but
with the help of the following practical speech
delivery tips, it will certainly help you on your way
to becoming a more effective and dynamic
speaker.
26. Oral Language
is a complex system of sounds and
meanings we use to communicate with
one another. It refers to the spoken
words and sentences we use to convey
information and feelings.
28. Characteristics of Effective Oral Language
1. Clarity – language must be grammatically correct in order to
transfer exact meaning.
2. Directness – effective oral language is also direct and
conversational. Make large use of personal pronoun as in “You are
a model student” instead of just referring to model students.
3. Appropriateness – language must be suitable to the purpose of
the speaker.
It should meet the needs and expectations of your listener.
4. Vivid – to hold the attention and maintain interest of your
listeners, use varied concrete, figurative and original expressions.
to transfer your messages to another person.
31. Using Appropriate Oral
Language
● Avoid euphemisms or inoffensive
words.
Ex.
Pursuing other opportunities (quitting or
being fired)
Economical (cheap)
Negative cash flow (debt)
32. Using Appropriate Oral
Language
● Avoid biased language
Ex.
People of color (black)
Confined to a wheelchair (wheelchair
user)
Elderly (older people)
33. Using Appropriate Stance and
Behavior
Stance is how you present yourself to
others when talking to them.
34. 1.Stand with confidence – To prevent
swaying or rocking while talking in front of
others, spread your feet about 6 to 8 inches
apart parallel to each other to achieve a
comfortable speaking position.
2.Face your audience with your hands on
the side with your chin up. This will help you
appear open and sincere to your audience and
give the impression that you are in control of
the situation.
35. • Avoid the following as much as possible:
-crossing your arms – makes you look defensive
-hands at the back – as if you are hiding
something
-hands in your pocket – as if you’re hiding
something
-hands on hips – makes you seem aggressive; as
if you’re bullying your audience hands on chin – as
if you’re not ready with what you’re going to say
because it seems you’re
still thinking of what to say
-two hands cupped in front of your chest – makes
it look like you’re covering something in front of
your chest
36. Use your hands to emphasize your
message when speaking.
If relevant gestures are used at the right time,
your message will be easily understood. These
gestures can be used to:
1.Emphasize the point you are making –
shake your fist to show you are serious; make
an OK sign with your fingers
2. Suggest something – shrug the shoulders
to show that you don’t know
3. Describe – act as if you are falling to
describe that you fell face first into the water
4. Prompt – clap your hands to make your
audience also clap
37. Using Appropriate Stance and
Behavior
Behavior is how you interact with
other. It is how you respond to their
words, actions, and reactions.
39. BASIC FACTORS OF DELIVERY
GRAMMAR
Use correct
grammar.
Expose oneself
to language
through practice.
PRONUNCIATION
LOUDNESS CLARITY
POSTURE
PLATFOR
M
BEHAVIOR
It is everything
that the speaker
does and does not
do on the stage
There should be
reason for every
movement. Avoid
mannerisms.
It refers to the
way a speaker
stands
Speak clearly.
Speech must be
delivered relatively
slower than in an
ordinary
conversation.
Use correct
pronunciation.
When in doubt
about the
pronunciation of a
word, consult a
modern dictionary.
Speak loud enough
to be heard. Pay
attention to the
people at the last
row and ensure that
they can hear the
speech.
41. BASIC FACTORS OF DELIVERY
GRAMMAR
Use correct
grammar.
Expose oneself
to language
through practice.
PRONUNCIATION
LOUDNESS CLARITY
POSTURE
PLATFOR
M
BEHAVIOR
It is everything
that the speaker
does and does not
do on the stage
There should be
reason for every
movement. Avoid
mannerisms.
It refers to the
way a speaker
stands
Speak clearly.
Speech must be
delivered relatively
slower than in an
ordinary
conversation.
Use correct
pronunciation.
When in doubt
about the
pronunciation of a
word, consult a
modern dictionary.
Speak loud enough
to be heard. Pay
attention to the
people at the last
row and ensure that
they can hear the
speech.