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QUARTER 1- MODULE 6

Types of Communicators

MELC:
Employ Appropriate Communicative Style for Various Situations
(Intimate, Casual, Consultative, Formal and Frozen).
What I Need to Know
This module is crafted and written for your better understanding of the topic, Types
of Communicators. This is basically your learning tool for this school year and will surely
help you of your knowledge seeking to become a globally competitive individual.
The scope of this module allows you to discover things creatively and think
critically. The language used acknowledges the varied vocabulary in your level and
context were localized. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course however varies compared to the textbook you are using.
The module focuses on the topic: Types of Communicators.

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Employ appropriate communicative style for various situations (intimate, casual,
consultative, formal, and frozen)

Learning Objectives:
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the types of communicators; and
2. appreciate the importance of a suitable approach in communication for every
situation, person or place.

What I Know
A. Directions: Read the following sentences and choose the letter of your answer.
Use a separate sheet of paper.

1. How many types of communication styles are there?

a. two b. three c. four d. five

2. Which of these is not a communicative style?

a. Conservative b. Assertive c. Passive d. Aggressive

3. What type of communicative style is usually emphasized by speaking with loud and
demanding voice?
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-aggressive

4. Passive communicators most likely avoid confrontation when conflict arises. The
statement expresses an idea that is ______.
a. bluff b. false c. imaginary d. true

5. “We are equally entitled to express ourselves respectfully to one another.” This
phrase is an example of ____________:
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-aggressive

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B. Directions: Consider this situation: A student received an academic recognition from
the school. How do you think a supportive parent would speak to the child?
Use the table below to create possible dialogues between the parent and the
child/student. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

PARENT STUDENT
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________
______________ _____________

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What’s In
In your previous lesson, you were enlightened how types of conditionals are used
in constructing sentences depending on the tenses. In this module, you will study how to
employ the appropriate communicative style for various situations which you encounter
in your daily life.
Observe the graph on how the communication cycle takes place.

speaker

feedback message

decode encode

receiver channel

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 Now, to prepare you for your next lesson. Answer the crossword puzzle below.
Use a separate sheet for your answer.

Source: Instant Online Crossword Puzzle Maker (puzzle-maker.com)

Across Down
2. Every person has a
1. Passive communicator’s lack of _______
_____________communication style.
communication can lead to
3. Passive-aggressive communicators will
misunderstanding, anger build-up or
_________ to themselves rather than
resentment.
confront a person.
4. Assertive communication is the most
5. Passive-aggressive communicators are
_______ form of communication.
most likely to communicate with body
6. ________ communicators often issue
________.
commands, ask questions rudely and fail to
7. Aggressive communication style is
listen to others.
emphasized by speaking in a loud and
8. Passive communicators often go with the
demanding_______.
________.
9. Individuals who use the passive
communication style often act _________.
10. __________communicators aim for
both sides to win in a situation.

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What’s New
COMMUNICATION
Can you ever live a life without having communication among your family, friends
and acquaintances? I guess not.
Communication is an art to those who use it effectively. We can express ourselves
through these unique channels of words.
We can be able to share our feelings, interests and intentions in many ways
through communication.

Let’s Talk and Converse. . .

Directions: Observe the situations below and create a simple conversation which you
think is appropriate to be used. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
Example:
Situation#1: Jenny’s mother is commanding her to clean the house.

Mother: “Jenny, will you please clean the house while I am out to go to the market?”
Jenny: “Yes, mama. I will clean the house just as you say but please don’t forget your
treat for me, okay?”

Situation #2: Cresencia failed the entrance exam for college in her dream university and
she felt hopeless.

Cresencia: ____________________________________________________________
Guidance Counselor_____________________________________________________

What is It
Every person has a unique communication style, a way in which they interact and
exchange information with others. The given situations show that our communication may
vary depending on our relationship between and among other people in the community.
The communicative styles are observed among people, individually or in group in many
places like schools, markets and within the community.
The four basic communicative styles are passive, aggressive, passive-
aggressive and assertive.

Passive
Individuals who use the passive communication style often act indifferently,
yielding to others. Passive communicators usually fail to express their feelings or needs,
allowing others to express themselves. Frequently, a passive communicator’s lack of
outward communication can lead to misunderstanding, anger build-up or resentment. At
the same time, these communicators can be safer to speak with when a conflict arises,
because they most likely will avoid a confrontation or defer to others.

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 Passive communicators often display a lack of eye contact, poor body posture and
an inability to say “no.” Passive communicators also act in a way that states “people never
consider my feelings.” Passive communicators are also easy to get along with as they
follow others and “go with the flow.”
Examples of phrases that those who use a passive communication style would
say or may believe include:
• “It really doesn’t matter that much.”
• “I just want to keep the peace.”

Aggressive
It’s often apparent when someone communicates in an aggressive manner. You’ll
hear it. You’ll see it. You may even feel it.
The aggressive communication style is emphasized by speaking in a loud and
demanding voice, maintaining intense eye contact and dominating or controlling others
by blaming, intimidating, criticizing, threatening or attacking them, among other traits.
Aggressive communicators often issue commands, ask questions rudely and fail
to listen to others. But they can also be considered leaders and command respect from
those around them.

Examples of phrases that an aggressive communicator would use include:

• “I’m right and you’re wrong.”
• “I’ll get my way no matter what.”
• “It’s all your fault.”

Passive-Aggressive
Passive-aggressive communication style users appear passive on the surface, but
within he or she may feel powerless or stuck, building up a resentment that leads to see
thing or acting out in subtle, indirect or secret ways.
Most passive-aggressive communicators will mutter to themselves rather than
confront a person or issue. They have difficulty acknowledging their anger, use facial
expressions that don’t correlate with how they feel and even deny there is a problem.
Passive-aggressive communicators are most likely to communicate with body
language or a lack of open communication to another person, such as giving someone
the silent treatment, spreading rumors behind people’s backs or sabotaging others’
efforts. Passive-aggressive communicators may also appear cooperative, but may
silently be doing the opposite.
Ultimately, passive-aggressive communicators are aware of their needs, but at
times struggle to voice them.

Examples of phrases that a passive-aggressive communicator would use include:

• “That’s fine with me, but don’t be surprised if someone else gets mad.”
• “Sure, we can do things your way” (then mutters to self that “your way” is stupid).

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Assertive
Thought to be the most effective form of communication, the assertive
communication style features an open communication link while not being overbearing.
Assertive communicators can express their own needs, desires, ideas and feelings, while
also considering the needs of others. Assertive communicators aim for both sides to win
in a situation, balancing one’s rights with the rights of others.
Assertive communicators can express their own needs, desires, ideas and
feelings, while also considering the needs of others.
One of the keys to assertive communication is using “I” statements, such as “I feel
frustrated when you are late for a meeting,” or, “I don’t like having to explain this over and
over.” It indicates ownership of feelings and behaviors without blaming the other person.

Examples of phrases an assertive communicator would use include:

• “We are equally entitled to express ourselves respectfully to one another.”
• “I realize I have choices in my life, and I consider my options.”
• “I respect the rights of others.”
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What’s More
Activity 1
Directions: Read the statements below and identify the type of communicative style
used. Choose from the word pool below, and write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

AGGRESSIVE ASSERTIVE PASSIVE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE

_____________________1. “That’s fine with me, but don’t be surprised if someone else
gets mad.”
_____________________2. “It really doesn’t matter that much.”
_____________________3. “We are equally entitled to express ourselves respectfully
to one another.”
_____________________4. “Sure, we can do things your way” (then mutters to self that
“your way” is stupid).
_____________________5. “I realize I have choices in my life, and I consider my
options.”
_____________________6. “I’m right and you’re wrong.”

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_____________________7. “I value the love and care of my parents.”

_____________________8. “I respect the rights of others.”

_____________________9. “I’ll get my way no matter what.”

_____________________10. “Okay, let’s break up. It’s all fine with me (even if it hurts
a lot).”

ACTIVITY 2.
Directions: Read the definitions in Column A and match them with their corresponding
type of communication in Column B. Write the letter of your answer on a
separate sheet.

Column A Column B

____1. This communication style appears Communicators A. Assertive

passive on the surface, but the speaker within may feel
powerless or stuck and building up a resentment and act
indirect ways. B. Passive-Aggressive

____2. Can express their own needs, desires, Communication

ideas and feelings, while also considering the needs of C. Passive
others.

____3. Emphasized by speaking in a loud and demanding voice, D. Communication

maintaining intense eye contact and dominating.

____4. Often display a lack of eye contact, poor body posture and E. Aggressive
an inability to say “no.”

What I Have Learned

Reflection Time
Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is the importance of communication in your daily life?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. Among the basic Communication Styles (passive, assertive, aggressive, passive-

aggressive), which type of communicator are you? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.
______________________________________________________________________
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What I Can Do
Directions: If you were invited to be a Speaker in a charity organization who will conduct
a feeding program to children in the slums of Mabuhay Community, how
would you organize your speech accordingly based to the type of
communicative styles you choose? Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Assessment
Direction: Read the following sentences and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Use your separate answer sheet.
1. This type of communication often issues command and asks questions rudely.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive
2. This type of communication is thought to be the most effective type of
communication.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive
3. In this type of communication, speakers most likely to communicate with the use
of body language.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive
4. Communicators in this type usually balances one’s right with the right of others.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive
5. Communicators in this type are easy to get along with as they follow other and
go with the flow.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive
Essay 5 pts.
Process Question: Which type of communicator is effective in communication flow and
why? Use your separate sheet of paper.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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 Rubric
Criteria 5 pts 3 pts 2 pts Score
The student clearly The student clearly The student attempts
Organization organizes his/her organizes his/her to organize his/her
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
topic with correct topic with minimal topic with weak usage
usage of grammar and correction of of grammar and
punctuation. grammar and punctuation.
punctuation.
The thought is The thought is clearly The student attempts
Relevance expressively relevance relevance and to give thought clearly.
and very informative informative.
Total:

Additional Activities
Directions:
A. Create a poster or collage of pictures depicting or showing the different
Types of Communicators. Cut out pictures from newspapers, magazines,
pamphlets, flyers, etc. Use an A4 bond paper.

B. Explain/interpret your work (poster/collage) in 3-5 sentences based on

your understanding of the lesson.
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Rubrics for Poster Making/ Collage

Category 10 pts 7pts 5pts Score
The student The student The student hardly
Content shows a good shows a fair shows a good
understanding of understanding of understanding of
the lesson and its the lesson and its the lesson.
concepts. concepts.
Creativity Quality of work is Quality of work is Quality of work is
competent and fair and shows a poor and lacks
presents a good little imagination. imagination.
imagination.
The thought is The thought is The thought has a
Clarity/ expressively clearly relevant little relevance.
Neatness relevant and very and informative.
informative.
Total:

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 Answers Key
What I Know What’s In What’s More Additional
A. Activities
Crossword Puzzle Activity 1
1. C A. Output
ACROSS 1. Passive-Aggressive
2. A may vary
3. A 2. unique 2. Passive B. Answer
4. D may vary
3. mutter 3. Assertive
5. B
5. language 4. Passive-aggressive
B. Answers may vary. 5. Assertive Assessment
7. voice
6. Aggressive 1. A
9. indifferently
7. Assertive 2. B
10. assertive 3. D
What I Have Learned 8. Assertive 4. B
DOWN 5. C
Reflection Time 9. Aggressive
1. outward 10. Passive-aggressive
Answers may vary. Essay:
4. effective
Answer may
6. aggressive Activity 2 vary.
What I Can Do
1. B 3. E
Answers may vary. 8. flow 2. A 4. C

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 ENGLISH 9
QUARTER I - MODULE 6 WORKSHEET

NAME:_________________________________________SCORE: _____________
GRADE & SECTION: _____________________________DATE:_______________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Read the following sentences and write the letter of the correct answer
on the line before each number.
___1. This type of communication often issues command and asks questions rudely.

a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-Aggressive

___2. Passive communicator’s lack of _______ communication can lead to
misunderstanding, anger build-up or resentment.
a. outward b. inward c. forward d. backward
___3. This type of communicator is emphasized by speaking in a loud and demanding
voice, maintaining intense eye contact and dominating.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-aggressive
___4. Passive communicators can be safer to speak with when a _______ arises.
a. celebration b. conflict c. festivity d. party
___5. This type of communicator aims for both sides to win in a situation, balancing
one’s rights with the rights of others.
a. Aggressive b. Assertive c. Passive d. Passive-aggressive

II. TRUE OR FALSE:

Directions: Read each statement carefully and write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if it is not correct on the space provided.
______1. Passive communicators usually speak in demanding and loud voice.

______2. Assertive type of communicator is thought to be the most effective form of

communication.

______3. Lack of eye contact, poor body posture and an inability to say “no” are
notables to aggressive speakers.

______4. Assertive communicators can express their own needs, desires, ideas and
feelings, while also considering the needs of others.

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 ______5. Spreading rumors behind people’s backs or sabotaging others’ efforts
describes a passive-aggressive communicator.

III. Direction: Complete the chart below by writing an example of sentence of each
given types of communicators.

TYPES OF EXAMPLE OF SENTENCE

COMMUNICATORS

Aggressive

Assertive

Passive

Passive-Aggressive

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