Topic Communication for Various Purposes

No. of hours 4

Mode of delivery Synchronous and Asynchronous

1. Differentiate the types of communication and the types of speeches

Learning
2. Describe how to effectively inform, persuade, and argue
objectives
3. Present information and opinion through oral and written form

Suggested Suggested
ASYNCHRONOUS SYNCHRONOUS
ACTIVITIES ONLINE ONLINE
Tasks/ Activities Tasks/ Activities
TOOL/S TOOL/S
Interactive
Activity 1/ Discussion/
(Perform the task
Brain Starter Sharing of
provided in this Jamboard Chat Box
students’
module.)
Infographic Reading responses in
Activity 1

Activity 2 Interactive
Discussion/
(Perform the task G-Meet
Jamboard or Sharing of
Identifying the three provided in this Zoom
Padlet students’ Chat Box
types of module.)
responses in
communication Activity 2

Activity 3 (Perform the task Break out session

Jamboard or
provided in this Sharing of Outputs via Zoom or FB
Padlet Messenger Room
Think. Pair. Share module.)

Activity 4
(Perform the task
provided in this Blogger.com
Editorial Article
module.)
Writing
Evaluation
G-Meet
Individual
Zoom
Extemporaneous Performance
Speaking

Please check/ visit your LMS or Google Classroom for the announcement on
Submission of
the submission of your outputs. You may also reach your teacher through
Outputs
contact number ___________________.

Note:

1) The online tools and resources for synchronous and asynchronous tasks to be used shall depend on
the agreement between the teacher and students. The online platforms above are only suggested.
Teachers are given the liberty to choose tools which best suit the learning environment and
resource-capacities of the learners without setting aside the competencies expected for the course.
Activity 1
Read and comment on this infographic about disaster preparedness.

GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What is the poster’s main
objective?
2. Cite some advantages of
using infographics like this
in disseminating
information.
3. In what occasions can you
make use of infographics
inside the campus? How
about in social media?
4. What do you think are the
key elements of an effective
infographic?
Activity 2
Differentiate the three types of communication by writing a short definition of each
type without using the following words: inform, persuade, and argue, respectively.

Informative

Argumentative
Types of
Communication

Persuasive
 The following are examples of informative, argumentative, and persuasive article.

How to Travel Solo Successfully

By Marie Kittelstad
September 27, 2019

James Baldwin said it best. "I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself"
(Baldwin, 2014). Solo travel will not only reveal colorful new heights, it will also introduce you
to yourself - your resiliency, your sense of adventure, your independence. Learning how to
travel solo is as intrinsic as tying your shoes, and it is something that can be learned today.
The first, most obvious, way to travel solo successfully is to research your area. The
number one indicator of a tourist is someone stopped in the middle of the sidewalk scanning
the GPS on their phone. According to World Travel News Report, four in fifteen tourists will be
pickpocketed if they stand still on a busy street (Parker, 2019). Arrive well-informed on the
area. Understand the public transportation system to the point where you can blend in as a
local.
Also in line with safety, you may want to splurge on accommodations. You can stay
alone in a hostel, but read the reviews carefully. Make sure it is in a safe area and security is a
priority for them. You might even want to consider a private room, some of which include a
private bath.
In terms of fun, pack for your lack of companionship. Bring a blank journal to record
your adventures. Pack a paperback to enjoy while you wait out a rainstorm in a coffee shop.
World traveler Samantha Byrnes says, "I never travel with friends. When I'm exploring a new
continent, my journal is my only sidekick" (Byrnes, 2018).
This allows her to absorb her new surroundings, make new acquaintances, and focus on
the act of encountering herself. Byrnes continues, "We lost sight of ourselves in the day-to-day.
We focus on work, family, to-do lists, chores. Solo travel allows us to return to ourselves so that,
when we resume our day-to-day activities, we can give our all" (Byrnes, 2018).
Learning how to travel solo successfully is an achievable feat. You can stay safe if you
remain knowledgeable on the area and choose your accommodations wisely. Beyond that, you
can experience true transformation through the simple act of carrying a tattered old journal.
What do you say? Will you explore solo travel? Choose wisely, for it just might change your life
forever.
Guide questions:

1. What makes this an informative article?

2. What are the main points of the author?
3. How did the author present her points? Was it effective? Why or why not?

Put a Little Science in Your Life

By Brian Greene
An excerpt

“When we consider the ubiquity of cellphones, iPods, personal computers and the
Internet, it’s easy to see how science (and the technology to which it leads) is woven into the
fabric of our day-to-day activities. When we benefit from CT scanners, M.R.I. devices,
pacemakers and arterial stents, we can immediately appreciate how science affects the quality
of our lives. When we assess the state of the world, and identify looming challenges like
climate change, global pandemics, security threats and diminishing resources, we don’t
hesitate in turning to science to gauge the problems and find solutions.

And when we look at the wealth of opportunities hovering on the horizon—stem cells,
genomic sequencing, personalized medicine, longevity research, nanoscience, brain-machine
interface, quantum computers, space technology—we realize how crucial it is to cultivate a
general public that can engage with scientific issues; there’s simply no other way that as a
society we will be prepared to make informed decisions on a range of issues that will shape the
future.”

Guide questions:

1. What is the author’s argument in this excerpt?

2. How were the paragraphs developed? What paragraph development was used?
Inductive or deductive?
3. Do you agree or disagree with his argument? Why or why not?
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Ozessay.com

The article by Nicholas Carr “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” gives a warning that
the Internet has the capability to hurt our ability for concentration and contemplation. Carr
argues that what makes us intelligent is not just finding the information quickly but the ability
to think deeply about the information. Deep thinking required in this case can only be attained
if one’s mind is calm and attentive. The higher the level of concentration leads to richer
thoughts. In case of a distraction such as the use of the Internet through computers and phone,
it becomes hard to understand and remember. According to the article, Google leads to
superficial thinking making the users shallow. Although one can Google all the fact that they
want, it is hard to Google one’s way to brilliance.

“Google effect” can be defined as the digital amnesia. This is a tendency to forget the
information which is easily found online using Google. According to study, people are less
likely to remember the details which they believe are highly likely to be accessed online.
People fail to attempt in storing information in their memory since they know they can always
access it online at the click of a button. According to Carr, humans are not forming the required
rich connections in their minds due to Google effects. This is due to fact that memory
consolidation requires attentiveness which helps in forming connections. This is not given by
google. Combinations of ‘Google effect’ and distraction coming from the smartphones have
led to a reduced attention span.

Having information at our fingertips has led to the reduction in concentration and
contemplation. The information is just a click away and we can move from tab to tab. In fact,
the ease of availability of information has made it hard to form connections in our mind. We
have failed in creating knowledge due to lack of attentiveness. The cognitive and emotional
aspects of human beings have been eroded by Google availing information on our fingertips.
This has reduced the level of innovation and creativity among the Internet users. Availability of
information online has led to laziness in reasoning since the information is easily available at
the click of a button.

Carr makes a connection between the Internet and our mental activity as well as the
brain structure. Our brain never stops learning from the impact of the Internet. In fact,
technology does not only change the manner in which we think but also changes the structure
of the brains. Thus, the Internet has turned out to be the global prosthesis of our collective
memory. Based on the modern neuroscience, our habitual practices have the ability to change
our own neuronal structures. Our addiction of using the Internet technology has the capability
to change and shape our brains. Moreover, the brain neural circuitry changes based on
experience hence can be changed through the impacts of web technologies. The computer
software has the impact on cognition leading to weakening of concentration and
contemplation.

I highly support the use of Google. Google is an important tool and I feel that it helps a
lot in finding information in a fast and timely manner. Despite this, I feel that Google can make
one stupid based on the way in which they use it. People who misuse Google are the one who
are impacted in a negative way. For example, searching for things with direct answers leads to
enhancing stupidity. In fact, most people do not take time to reflect and analyze the
information provided by the search engine whether it is true or not. Google helps through
providing information that we need. Thus, Google helps us in our everyday lives making it
possible to have all information at our fingertips. In addition, Google helps in restructuring our
minds to view intelligence in new ways. It has helped a lot in removing barriers to accessing
information. Through democratizing access to information, it leads to better collaboration,
inclusivity, and diversity helping in creating valuable information. It is thus unfair to fully blame
the stupidity of humans to the search engine. The main problem is the human beings
becoming highly dependent on the search engine and failing to allow our brains to develop the
way it is supposed to. Google is an efficient tool for searching for information and hence
cannot be the only blame for human race stupidity. Human beings have to embrace the
modern ways of obtaining information while at the same [time] making sure that the means do
not compromise their mental abilities.

Guide questions:

1. Pick at least one statement that struck your attention. Why do you find it meaningful?
2. What does the author mainly want to point out in this article?
3. How did the author support his point? What are the supporting details for his claim?
4. Were you persuaded by this article? Or do you believe otherwise? Why or why not?
Activity 3

Think-Pair-Share. Recall a particular speech which you have heard or read before which you
think highly captured your attention. What qualities of a good speech does it possess? Why did
it capture your attention?

Share your
thoughts with a
partner.

Give a short definition of each type of speech and indicate some public speaking scenarios
where each of them is mostly done.

Types of Definition Public Speaking

Speeches Scenarios
Read

Memorized

Impromptu

Extemporaneous
Check out these links to get information about the different types of speeches and public
speaking:

 http://www.indianhills.edu/_myhills/courses/SPC101/documents/lu03_public_speaking.
pdf
 https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/WC/WC11600.pdf

Activity 4

Write an editorial article about a current issue of your interest. Be guided by this rubric:
https://1.cdn.edl.io/17jJaRKAPCXre1LCYzpuu9GB2YhUTK6qOEtRcJWl5d08yTC3.pdf

Evaluation/Activity 5

Extemporaneous Speaking

Be ready for a one minute extemporaneous speaking. Your teacher will give the topic which is
mostly about your personal experience and/or opinion about current issues. The presentation
will be done online.
References

Kittelstad, M. (2019, September 27). How to Travel Solo Successfully. Retrieved from
yourdictionary.com:
https://www.yourdictionary.com/index.php/pdf/articles/360.informative-essay-
example.pdf
Greene, Brian. (nd). Put a Little Science in Your Life. Retrieved from
https://literarydevices.net/argumentative-essay/

Ozessay.com. (nd). Is Google Making Us Stupid? Retrieved from

https://www.ozessay.com.au/blog/persuasive-essay-examples