3RD-QUARTER-REVIEWER (English 10) PDF

English 10 Coverage of examination 3nd quarter Lesson 1: Observing language of research, campaigns and advocacies and delivering a speech Campaign- are advertisements, sales promotion public relations, or meaningful socio- civic activities that aim to take action toward a specific cause, using var...

English 10 Coverage of examination 3nd quarter Lesson 1: Observing language of research, campaigns and advocacies and delivering a speech Campaign- are advertisements, sales promotion public relations, or meaningful socio- civic activities that aim to take action toward a specific cause, using various persuasive mechanisms. Campaign Speech- are speeches whose intention is to persuade, inspire and mobilize people to strengthen and assess their political, religious, and social insights and consciousness in making reformative action. Advocacy- A particular cause, principle, or policy that an individual or a group would want to pursue or work on. Reminders in writing an advocacy letter, essay, or speech 1. Be clear with your intention What do you want to achieve; raise awareness, call for action, or gather support? You have to be straightforward in what you want to achieve by backing up this advocacy. 2. Research Extensively Read about history, recent developments and upcoming projects to have a holistic view of its many characteristics. 3. State the issue directly, but not forcefully, in your introductory paragraph. Choose a tone that implies urgency but not desperation. Provide a general background so that the audience can recognize this advocacy’s importance. 4. The body of your letter or essay should encompass the background details of your cause. Provide relevant and helpful data, graphs and statistics so the readers can understand the seriousness of the cause. 5. Acknowledge and cite your sources Support the validity of the piece that you have written by using legitimate and well- researched information. 6. Conclude your piece by tapping the emotions of your audience Let them feel that they can make important contributions to the advocacy that you strongly support. In you conclusion, repeat statements you have previously made so that they would remain on the readers’ minds and would hopefully enlist their support for the cause. Lesson 2: Employing Public Speaking in Sample Situations Personality- refers to your total physical, mental, and emotional traits. As you talk, you exhibit your knowledge, wisdom, upbringing, values, education, passion, energy, and aspiration. The audiences senses, hears, sees, and feels your personality. Personal grooming, bodily movements, and gestures, and overall attitude also comprise personality Structure- refers to the content of your message. The structure of your speech will aid and guide the audience in understanding how the presentation was organized. You may synthesize your main points and details toward the end of your speech, which would leave your audience thiking about your speech after it has ended. Delivery- refers to the quality of voice, use of appropriate gestures, and facial expressions, the ability to pace as you deliver the lines, incorporate humor, and possess the X-factor. Appropriate gestures and facial expressions are nonverbal expressions that facilitates understanding verbal expressions. You may consider injecting a little humor, such as a joke if the content is too formal. Techniques to delivery your speech in an effective manner. Know your audience and the context- It is very important to know with whom you are speaking, what are their common characteristics. It is also important to know the context. Factors that affect the audience- Age, Cultural Background. Common Interest Establish a Strong Connection- Maintain eye contact, project your voice, use your hands, maximize your space (and “own the stage”), and use props when necessary. The key is for your audience to feel that you really are speaking to them and that you are interested in their reactions. Deliver good content and make sure that your purpose is clear.- As a speaker, you are expected to know what you will talk about. Your speech should be cohesive and organized. It should also be a clear representation of your purpose. Are you there to persuade, argue, narrate or inform? Your intention should be clear enough that your audience does not get lost in the process of listening to you. Cite your sources- Make sure to give credit to whom it is due. A credible speaker knows how to recognize other people whom some of his/her ideas may have come from. Relax and Learn to Let go When Necessary- You have to be flexible enough to adjust. Do you need to lighten the mode and crack a joke? or be more personal? You need to be able to think on your feet and be spontaneous. Lesson 3: Describing and Interpreting the Ethics of Public Speaking Ethics- A system of accepted beliefs that control behavior. Ethics of Speaking- Refers to the standards / guidelines on how speakers should deliver their speeches. Four Expectations from a Good Speaker Respect your Audience- Know who your audience is and make sure to address them politely. Your respect for your audience is also reflected in how you value their time, so start and end on time. Maximize conversations and activities. Example: Avoid making sarcastic comments Present meaningful content- Come prepared by ensuring that your discussion is logical and insightful. Organize your thoughts well, so your audience is not misled. Example: Make your speech structured Do not plagiarize- Your credibility as a speaker is also represented by how you cite your sources. Plagiarism is a serious offense not just in public speaking but also in writing Example: Quoting other words, Paraphrasing other ideas or words, Using other’s image or videos. Be honest and be yourself- Share information that is based on credible resources and expert studies. Be a purveyor of truth and transparency by being yourself. Do not pretend or assume to be somebody you are not since your audience can see though a fake persona. Example: avoid using unreliable sources. Lesson 4: Employing Pitch, Stress, Juncture, and Intonation in Oral Activities Segmental- Focus on individual sounds such as vowels and consonants. Suprasegmental- Are vocal effects that develop speech patterns, rhythms, and quality over a lengthy period of time. How we say or deliver words or lines influences the listener on how to be receptive to the message they hear. Intonation- refers to the rise and fall of a voice Four patterns of intonation Rising Intonation- This pattern describes how the voice rises and escalates at the end of words or a sentence in a series. This happens specifically if the speaker wishes to convey different emotions and if the questions formulated are answerable by yes or no. Falling Intonation-This pattern describes how the tone at the end of the sentence is falling. This happens when the speaker asks an open-ended question in a calm and soothing manner. Rising- Falling Intonation- This pattern is used by a speaker if he/she wishes to show skepticism or uncertainty. Falling-Rising- This pattern is used by a speaker whose voice falls then rises a little. Pitch- Refers to the quality of sounds emited through the high or low vibration tone patterns. Low /1/ Normal /2/ High /3/ Extra High /4/ Stress- Refers to the intensity of how the syllables are formed. Rules: 1.When the stress is made up of two syllable (LUcky, PREtty, QUIet) 2. When the stress is made up of two syllable nouns, the stress is found on the first syllable. (PArent, FLOWer,ROCKet) 3. When the stress is made up of two syllable verbs, the stress is found on the second syllable (emBRACE, proVIDE, inCLUDE) 4. When the stress is found in words ending in -ic, the stress is found on the penultimate syllable or the second to the last syllable (aLLERgic, geoDEtic, alcoHOlic 5. When the stress is found in words ending -in, -cy,-ty, -phy, -gy, the stress is found on the antepenultimate or the third to the last syllable (phiLOsophy, eleTRIcity, cyTOlogy) 6. When the sress is found in words ending in -al, the stress is found on the antepenultimate syllable (eTHIcal, li’TURgical, bioLOgical) 7. When the stress is found in words ending in -sion, and - tion, the stress is found on the penultimate syllable (eduCAtion, diVERsion, incanTAtion) 8. When the stress is found in a compound noun, the stress can be found in the first part (BLACKboard, DESKtop, DOORknob) Juncture- Is the progression from one sound to another. / - short pause (pause) //- long pause (comma) #- stop (period) Lesson 6: Establishing Eye Contact Eye Contact- interaction between two people using their eyes, all at the same time. Ways eye contact can help improve your speech Focus and take aim- Be constantly aware and on the look out to be reminded of your objective of conveying a message or cause that you feel passionately about.  Be con dent- Without physical contact, the eye can be used as a mechanism to produce this force that will enable your audience to listen and pay attention. Practice transformative dialogue- Audience gives you feedback by nooding, frowning, creasing their eyebrows, enlarging their eyes our of excitement. When you get the audience attention, they engage, participate and involved. Be sensitive- Be sensitive to your audience’s reaction to statements that might be unusual or controversial. Stop staring- Learn how to break eye contact, especially when the presentation is about to nish. Have a sustained look, but do not stare since it create uncomfortable atmosphere. fi fi