Iligan Computer Institute - Iligan

Senior High School

English Department

A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

Teacher Carmel Eve B. Villegas

Subject Oral Communication

Year Level Grade 11

Topic Lesson 1: Verbal and Non-verbal Communication

Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes

Materials needed Laptop, PowerPoint presentation, school tv monitor, HDMI and rolled
papers for group activities.

Learning Objectives ●​ Define communication and its two types.

●​ Identify and understand forms of verbal and nonverbal
communication.
●​ Understand the importance of matched verbal and non-verbal
communication in conveying messages.
●​ Apply their knowledge to real-life interactions for effective
communication.

Procedure:

Duration Activity Description

10 mins Preliminary Activities: The class begins with a short prayer.

a.​ Prayer Afterward, the teacher warmly greets the
b.​ Greetings students and introduces herself. Before
c.​ Teacher introduction beginning the lesson, students will be asked to
d.​ Class regulation tidy up their space by picking up any scattered
papers and arranging their chairs properly.
Classroom rules are then presented to ensure a
positive and respectful learning environment.

Classroom rules:
●​ Listen and pay attention when someone
is talking.
 ●​ Respect each other’s opinions.
●​ Keep phones on silent and avoid using
them.
●​ Participate actively and ask questions if
you have any.
●​ Raise your hands if you wish to speak.

2 mins Motivation: 4 Pics 1 Word The class will be shown four images that relate
to a single word. Students must quickly guess
the word that connects all four pictures. This
activity will introduce the idea that
communication involves interpreting messages
from different cues—just like how we use both
verbal and non-verbal communication to
understand meaning.

Define communication Two students will be asked to define

communication in their own words. After
sharing their ideas, the teacher will then
connect their responses, summarize key points,
and present the standard definition of
communication.

Communication is the transfer of information

and common understanding from one person
to another. Communication is derived from
communis, a Latin word which means to make
something common or to share. This process
highlights the transmission of meaning, ideas
and feelings. Communication happens in our
daily conversations with the people around us.
However, it should be noted that “unless a
common understanding results from the
transmission of information, there is no
Communication”
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Therefore, we should not only strive for
communication but for effective
communication, which ensures clarity and
mutual understanding. This can be achieved
when verbal and nonverbal communication
work together, reinforcing each other to
convey messages accurately and meaningfully.

10 mins Activity 1: Mixed Signals The class will be divided into six groups with
each selecting one representative to
 participate. The rest of the group will be
observing and supporting their groupmate.
​
Verbal commands will be given (e.g. “touch
your nose”) but the teacher will perform a
different action (e.g. touching her ears
instead). Participants must either follow the
spoken instructions or the teacher’s actions,
depending on the teacher’s cue. The teacher
may also switch between the two at any time.
​
The first representative to make a mistake will
be eliminated, and the last one standing wins
for their group.​
​
After the activity, the teacher will lead a
reflection on how misalignment of our words
and body language may cause confusion. This
will highlight that communication is not just
about words, our actions, gestures and
emotions play a big role too.

25 mins Lesson Proper: Verbal communication is perhaps the most

Discuss the Two Types of obvious and understood mode of
Communication communication,
and it is certainly a powerful tool in your
communication toolbox. Put simply, verbal
communication is the sharing of information
between two individuals using words. It can be
spoken or written.

Examples:
●​ Face-to-face conversations
●​ Phone calls
●​ Written Communication
●​ Public Speaking
●​ Group discussions

Nonverbal Communication
Body language can reinforce your spoken
message or it can contradict it entirely. There’s
a myth that says that when you speak, only 35
percent of your communication is verbal and
65 percent of it is nonverbal. That’s not
entirely true because so much depends on the
context and situation. It is, however, absolutely
 true that nonverbal communication can make
or break your message.

Types:
●​ Body language
●​ Eye contact
●​ Gestures
●​ Postures
●​ Touch (Haptics)
●​ Tone of voice (Paralanguage)
●​ Appearance
●​ Chronemics (use of time)

Both verbal and nonverbal communication

play a crucial role in conveying a message.
Verbal communication provides context and
clarity, while nonverbal cues, such as tone and
body language, express emotions and
intentions. Together, they create a complete
and effective message.

7 mins Exercise: Verbal or Nonverbal At this point, the students' understanding will
Communication? be reinforced with an exercise. Different forms
of communication will be shown on the
screen. The students will identify each one and
decide if it is verbal or nonverbal
communication. We will go through the
answers together as a class, discussing any
questions to make sure everyone understands.

15 mins Activity 2: Communication In this activity, students will recognize how

matched or mismatched? verbal and nonverbal communication work
together to convey a message. Some messages
may be clear and effective, while others may
be confusing due to mismatched cues. The
goal is to analyze how communication can
either succeed or fail based on how words and
actions align.

Instructions:
1.​ Preparation: Students will work with the
same group. They will be assigned a
specific scenario where verbal and
nonverbal communication either align
(matched) or contradict each other
(mismatched). Each group will have 5
 minutes to discuss and plan their role-play.

2.​ Presentation: Each group will perform

their role-play in front of the class. The
scene should last between 1-2 minutes, and
students should ensure their performance
clearly demonstrates their intended
communication style.

3.​ Class Evaluation: After each performance,

the rest of the class will assess whether the
communication was matched or
mismatched and determine if it was
effective or ineffective. They must briefly
explain their reasoning based on the verbal
and nonverbal cues they observed.

4.​ Discussion: The teacher will facilitate a

discussion, asking questions like:
How did the nonverbal cues affect the
message?
What made the communication clear or
confusing?
How could the message be improved?

The class will reflect on how communication

alignment impacts interactions in real-life
situations.

Scenarios:
●​ The Honest Apology – A student
sincerely apologizes with a regretful
tone, eye contact, and a slight bow,
showing genuine remorse.
●​ The Sarcastic Compliment – A
student says, "Wow, great job!" in a flat
or mocking tone while rolling their
eyes, making it clear they don’t
actually mean it.
●​ The Forced Enthusiasm – A person
receives a gift they don’t like but
smiles widely and says, "I love it!" in
an exaggerated tone while their stiff
posture suggests discomfort.
●​ The Excited Announcement – A
teacher shares good news with an
 enthusiastic tone, wide eyes, and
energetic gestures, expressing joy.
●​ The Warm Welcome – A host greets a
guest with a big smile, open arms, and
a cheerful tone, making them feel
genuinely invited and comfortable.
●​ The Fake Interest – A student says,
"That’s so interesting!" but their
monotone voice, lack of eye contact,
and distracted tapping on the desk
show they are not really engaged.

Note: They are free to decide how they will

structure their scenes.

8 mins Recap and Reflection The teacher will summarize the key points
discussed in the lesson. Students will also be
asked to give their insights on the importance
of verbal and non-verbal communication to be
aligned. The teacher will call on 2-3 of them.

5 mins Assignment & Dismissal The assignment will be flashed. Afterward, the
teacher will then acknowledge the
participation of the students and end the class.

PREPARED BY:
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VILLEGAS, CARMEL EVE B.
BAELS