WHOLE BRAIN LEARNING SYSTEM
OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION
GRADE
ORAL COMMUNICATION 11
2
LEARNING QUARTER
MODULE WEEK 8
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MODULE IN
ORAL COMMUNICATION
QUARTER 2
WEEK 8
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE SPEECH
DELIVERY
Development Team
Writer: Richard A. Hapa
April Rose D. Corpuz
Editors: Jane Meryl B. Dalde Sheila Mae C. Villa
Reviewer: Adelyn C. Domingo
Illustrator: Wynnelord Rainier E. Tibay
Layout Artist: Wynnelord Rainier E. Tibay
Management Team: Vilma D. Eda Arnel S. Bandiola
Lourdes B. Arucan Juanito V. Labao
Adelyn C. Domingo
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What I Need to Know
This module is focused on the principles of speech delivery. After you have
learned the different tips of speech writing based on the kinds of speeches according
to categories, you are ready to deliver your own speech. Conversely, you are ready
to apply these tips in order to show interest and mastery in oral communication.
Most Essential Learning Competency:
• Uses principles of effective speech writing focusing on:
A . Articulation
B . Modulation
C . Stage presence
D . Facial expressions, gestures and movements; and
E . Rapport with the audience
Objectives:
In your journey through the discussions and different tasks, you are expected to:
1. Identify the principles of speech delivery; and
2. Utilize these principles in delivering speech effectively.
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What I Know
Pre-Test
Directions. Read the given ideas carefully. Write FACT if the idea is correct and
BLUFF if it’s not. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Articulation means pronouncing the words and speaking with clear diction.
2. People like to listen to voices that are well-modulated which means the capability
to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of the vocal tone.
3. The opposite of stage presence is stage fright.
4. The message of any speech is not complimented by nonverbal means.
5. Speech delivery does not appeal to the audience.
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Lesson
Principles of Speech Delivery
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The Art of Speaking
Speech can make or unmake us. This is a tool to influence people. It is an
instrument to make a difference. Conversely, it empowers both the listeners and the
speakers to share their voices in the society where they are in. Think of a speaker
that one has heard and seen. State the reason for liking this speaker? Is it his slash
her confidence, appearance, mastery of the language? All these answers are
correct. A good speaker must have a clear voice and uses words that are
understandable. A good speaker also uses the right facial expression and
appropriate gestures. Moreover, speakers are like when they talk directly to the
audience, maintaining eye contact with the listeners. Speakers also move on the
stage with confidence, showing mastery of public communication.
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What’s In
Before knowing the principles of speech delivery, try to recall your favorite
speakers whether local or international. These chosen speakers construct 3 to 5
statements that reveal the reasons why you are motivated by them. Write your
reasons on a separate sheet of paper.
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________
What’s New
First Principle: Articulation
If the words of the Speaker may not be understood due to poor articulation,
the speech could not have been delivered at all. In writing the speech, word choice
and grammatical correctness are needed, but it is articulateness in pronouncing the
words and speaking with simple diction that effectively conveys the Speaker's
Message. If they are familiar or unfamiliar, it is extremely important to know the
correct way of saying a phrase. Proper techniques of breathing along with the right
molding of sounds that make up words lead to successful articulation.
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Second Principle: Modulation
There are pleasant-sounding voices, very calming to the ears, just as there
are flat-sounding, high pitched, or screeching, unpleasant voices. People like to
listen to well-modulated voices, meaning the ability to change or control the vocal
tone's resonance and timbre. As the amplifiers, such as microphones, can further
resonate voices, a microphone needs even further modulation. With or without a
microphone, however, our eardrums should not be bombarded by voices. Listeners
will pay attention if the speaker's voice is modulated. The words of the speaker will
be clearly understood, and the message of the speech will be sent and received.
Third Principle: Stage Presence
The capacity of the Speaker to "own" the stage, to fill the room and project
his/her personality to the audience - STAGE PRESENCE.
The opposite of stage presence is stage fright, which in the world of public
speaking is considered by many to be the biggest fear! But instead of trying to get rid
of stage anxiety (which can't be done anyway), all the energy that makes you feel
shaky and nervous should be used to make the speaker an engaging, energetic
speaker capable of being heard and able to move on stage.
Fourth Principle: Facial Expressions, Gestures, and Movement
It is not just the choice of words and their proper pronunciation that lead to an
efficient delivery of speech. Nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions,
movements, and movement, confirms, illustrates and complements the message of
any speech. The Speaker can be judged as dull, with flat delivery and an
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unemotional voice without these nonverbal elements. With the quality of the voice,
facial expressions will shift. Only those points should be emphasized by gestures.
Movement should encourage the speaker, metaphorically speaking, to bring the
speech around, forward, and to the audience. It should also guide the audience to
obey the speaker and to keep each word holding on to him/her.
Fifth Principle: Audience Rapport
It has been pointed out earlier that Audience Analysis is the most critical aid in
creating a link with the listeners. Using this material, one can write a speech that will
appeal to the audience. One will also know how to convey the message to the
audience and communicate with them at a deeper level because of the same
knowledge.
Staff, Elcomblus. 2020. “Principles of Speech Delivery.” ELCOMBLUS. December 17, 2020.
https://www.elcomblus.com/principles-of-speech-delivery/.
What is it
Activity 1: A Speech to Remember
Direction: Read the given excerpt from Activity 1 following the principles of speech
delivery. Try to evaluate your own performance using the following questions. Feel
free to honestly evaluate yourself. Complete the given table on a separate sheet of
paper.
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AN EXCERPT FROM THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF
HIS EXCELLENCY DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL
[Delivered at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, December 30, 1961]
“OUR MISSION”
I believe that this is a mission formidable enough for any
President. It is an endeavor that calls for the utmost use of sound
judgment, energy and, above all, patriotism, which is demanded of
all of us. It addresses itself to the leaders the three great branches
of our Government. It requires, on the part of all, a transfiguration of
attitude from political partisanship to statesmanship. In the
1 deliberations of Congress on the proclamation of the President and
the Vice-President, the leaders and members of Congress
demonstrated their capacity to rise above partisan politics and
proved themselves equal to the challenge of patriotism. I express
the hope that this congressional performance was not a mere
involuntary recognition of an undeniable political fact but a willful
recognition of the need of setting aside political partisanship in this
time of national crisis in the interest of bipartisan collaboration in the
common task of providing, in the least time possible, a life of
decency and prosperity for our people.
Above all, this mission requires the support of our people. No
program can succeed without popular sustenance. We shall need
that faith and that support demonstrated by our people in our
election against appalling odds.
The beneficent effects of some of the concrete steps that we shall
take may not be immediately evident; what may, in fact, be instantly
visible will be adverse but transitory repercussions that in time
will clear the way for the final and favorable outcome. In those
interludes of anxiety, we shall need the full trust and confidence of
our people, and we assure now that we shall deserve that trust and
confidence because in all our actions we shall never deviate from
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the course of integrity, sincerity, and devotion to the welfare of the
Nation.
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In the past electoral combat, our people showed the strength of
our democracy in this part of the world by bringing about a peaceful
change of Administration through the ballot and not through the
bullet. Simultaneously, democracy displayed its splendor by
showing that under its aegis a poor man who sprang from the
humblest origin and who has not attained a state of riches can rise
to the Presidency of the Republic. I, whom the sovereign will in a
democracy has chosen as the means for the exhibition of the reality
of its virtue of offering equal opportunity to the rich and the poor
alike, am now called upon to prove that such a gift of opportunity to
our humble citizenry shall not be in vain. With God’s grace and the
support of all citizens of good will and good faith, and of our
common people in particular, I pray with all my heart and soul that I
shall not fail in my trust.
“Inaugural Address of President Macapagal, December 30, 1961 | GOVPH.” 1961. Official Gazette of the
Republic of the Philippines. December 30, 1961.
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1961/12/30/inaugural-address-of-president-macapagal-
december-30-1961/.
Guide Questions YES NO
Did I pronounce the word
correctly?
Did I speak with clear
diction?
Is my voice well-
modulated?
Is my voice pleasant to
hear?
Are my hand gestures and
facial expressions
effective?
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Activity 2. Let’s Write!
Based on the excerpt that you have just read, it is time to compose your
speech about your mission in the light of education. Be sure that appropriate
changes are reviewed and made. Encode or legibly write it and submit it for
verification. To read and comment on your work for improvement, you can ask your
classmates, parents or friends. Be guided by this rubric scoring guide:
Rating Rating Rating Rating
Excellent Satisfactory Fair Needs Improvement
4 3 2 1
The content is The content is There are some The content does not
appropriate and of appropriate for parts that are not fit the chosen
interest to the the audience. appropriate for the audience
audience. type of audience.
The speech is The speech is There is a smooth It is not organized.
logical and well- well-organized. flow but there is a
organized. little portion not
placed well.
The speech is It meets the It is a bit long or a It is too short or too
interestingly long or required duration. bit short. long.
short enough.
Words used are not Words used are Some words must Words do not match
only correct but correct and be changed. the audience profile.
creative. proper.
There are no There is no There are a few There are several
grammatical error grammatical grammatical grammar errors.
and misspelled error. errors.
words.
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What’s More
Activity 2. Watch and Learn
Watch how a young girl named Severn Suzuki silenced the world for a few
minutes and learn from her. Type this link in an internet browser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJGuIZVfLM
Observe and comment on the following aspects. Write your answer in your
notebook.
Articulation
Modulation
Stage Presence
Facial Expression
Gestures and movements
Rapport with audience
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What I Have Learned
Key Takeaways
A speech for public communication
begins with a purpose; what the speaker
intends to happen when he or she imports
a message to the listener. Given the
purpose, the speaker gets to know the
audience, the group of listeners that will
either accept or reject the message. Given
the purpose and audience, the speaker
then organizes the information found from
various sources. These materials are to
support the message so that it may
inform, persuade or entertain the
audience.
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Activity 4. I am ready!
What I Can Do
Directions: Go over the speech that you have written or prepared try to practice this
using the principles of speech delivery. Invite a friend or a family member to listen to
your speech and be ready to listen to their suggestions or comments more
improvement good luck!
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Assessment
Let us check how much you have learned in this module’s coverage.
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer in your
notebook.
1. What refers to looking at your audience in the eye and having a good
connection with them?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
2. What refers to enunciating the words correctly?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
3. What refers to making your voice loud enough to be heard?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
4. What involves adding actions and walking while delivering your speech?
a. Articulation c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Gestures
5. Which includes standing confidently while you speak?
a. Movements c. Rapport
b. Modulation d. Stage Presence
6. Which should NOT be done when you deliver your speech?
a. Eye to eye contact c. Poker face
b. Have pauses d. Vary the pitch
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7. Why should you look at your audience in the eye?
a. It will lessen your nervousness.
b. You can make them feel scared.
c. It will make them feel that they are part of your speech.
d. It adds to the beauty.
8. Why should you pause in some parts of your speech?
a. To breathe c. To relax
b. To emphasize d. To have effects
9. Why is articulation important?
a. To impress the audience
b. To attract attention
c. To make the message clear
d. To give a good impression
10. How can you make sure that you are heard by everyone?
a. Articulate words c. make eye to eye contact
b. Modulate voice d. have good stage presenc
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Additional Activity
Practice Some More!
Get your speech and read it well. By doing the following, plan how you will
deliver your speech:
1. Highlight the words you need to learn and learn how to say them.
2. If you need to modulate the voice in certain parts, write an arrow above the
line.
3. Draw emoji to illustrate which facial expression to use.
4. Encircle sections where movements need to be incorporated.
5. Place a star where you need to stop and walk on bits.
Apply what you have written until you are done. Don't forget, correct practice makes
progress
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What’s New
Post Test Answers may
vary.
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
Pretest
5. D
1. FACT
6. C
2. FACT
7. C
3. FACT
8. B
4. BLUFF
9. C
5. BLUFF
10. B
Answer Key
References
Print
Menoy, Jesus Z, and Guia F Constantino. 2016. Oral Communication in Context.
Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Pub.
Balgos,Anne Richie and Philippe John Sipacio.2016. Oral Communication in
Context for Senior High School.
Flores,Ramona S.2016. Oral Communication in Context. First Edition. REX Book
Store.
Online
https://findanyanswer.com/what-are-the-three-basic-principles-of-speech-writing
Staff, Elcomblus. 2020. “Principles of Speech Delivery.” ELCOMBLUS. December 17,
2020. https://www.elcomblus.com/principles-of-speech-delivery/.
“Inaugural Address of President Macapagal, December 30, 1961 | GOVPH.” 1961.
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. December 30, 1961.
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1961/12/30/inaugural-address-of-president-
macapagal-december-30-1961/.
YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJJGuIZVfLM.
We Canada. 2012. “Severn Cullis-Suzuki at Rio Summit 199
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