NAME: _____________________________ Grade & Section: ______________________

TEACHER: _________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: __________

English 10
Evaluating Spoken Texts Using a Set of
Criteria
Module 7 –Week 7 - Quarter 1
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC):
Evaluate spoken texts using given criteria, e.g. fluency, tone, cohesion, correctness

I. PRETEST. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on the blank before each number.

____1. It is the act of delivering message to an audience.

A. chatting B. public speaking C. talking D. public meeting
____2. Hand movements that reinforce the meaning of the utterances are called .
A. eye contact B. gestures C. symbols D. expressions
____3. Establishing eye contact means .
A. being biased to one person B. being sincere
C. threatening an audience member D. directly addressing
____4. The following are verbal factors except .
A. facial expression B . stress C. intonation D. juncture
____5. Which is a good practice for good posture?
A. hunchback B. chin up C. leaning D. stiff
____6. Which is a good use of gestures?
A. pointing directly at someone B. showing numbers and directions
C. touching the audience D. using gestures all the time
____7. You ended your speech 20 minutes ahead of the allotted time. It implies that:
A. You are not prepared. B. You plagiarized. C. You are happy. D. You are in a hurry.
____8. Which is not true about gestures?
A. They help you convey meanings B. They can show directions
C. They can replace your words. D. They add impact to the utterance.
____9. Which is NOT an ethical consideration in speech?
A. Ethics B. Respect C. Plagiarism D. Honesty
____10. Any piece of spoken language is called .
A. Spoken Poetry B. Spoken Thoughts C. Spoken Texts D. Spoken Essay

II. MOTIVATION. Take a look at the elements of public speaking through this graphic organizer and answer the
question beside it.

1. Based on the graphic organizer what are the

elements or techniques used in public
speaking?
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2. Do you agree that body language has the most

impact to people when it comes to public
speaking? Why or why not?

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III. LESSON PROPER. Read and study the concepts below, then do the activities that follow.

PUBLIC SPEAKING is the process or act of delivering a speech to a live audience. More
than just merely speaking or uttering words, it is consist of an array of factors such as those

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verbal and non-verbal. In fact, according to a famous principle, much of what we do in public
speaking goes far beyond words. Let’s discuss them one by one.

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FACTORS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
1. VERBAL FACTORS
These are the elements of public speaking that lies within the utterances produced. They are stress, intonation,
juncture, and blending.
A. Stress is the accentuation of a syllable in a word or a word in a sentence. It is the emphasis given to an utterance to
make it sound louder, longer and clearer.
Examples: bi-O-lo-gy, SCI-ence, CE-re-mo-ny, in-ven-TO-ry, fif-TEEN
Make your time PRODUCTIVE. Make YOUR time productive.

B. Intonation is the rising or falling of the tone while speaking. This depends upon the type of utterance being made
and the meaning intended in an utterance.
Examples Have you been busy during quarantine period? ↑
Utilize your time to do your homeschooling. ↓
I spent my “quarantine time” plating succulents. ↓

C. Juncture is the essential pause in an utterance to provide meaning or emphasis in a statement.

Example: A while ago, | I ate mango| pie, | and suman. ||
A while ago, | I ate mango pie| and suman.||
D. Blending refers to the combination of end and beginning sounds of words in a statement to make them sound more
properly.
Example: The Doctor - /thə/ The Engineer - / thi/

2. NON-VERBAL FACTORS
On the other hand, non-verbal factors are those shown and exhibited by the speaker during a speech act.

A. Posture
One’s way of standing shows confidence and authority that exudes to the audience. Gentlemen
should put their feet apart, nearly in line with the shoulders, parallel to each other. Ladies should practice the 45-
degree rule for feet. Both should be have their stomach in, chest out, and chin up.
Avoid: Awkward Stance, Leaning, Hunchback, Stiff

B. Body Movements
Essential movements done while speaking give internal message to the audience. Nodding, walking, body
tilting and other body movements also add meaning to what is being said.
Avoid: Too much walking, turning back at audience, rocking back and forth, too much head and body movements

C. Gestures
Hand movements are important part of your visual picture when you speak in public. They are
reinforcements of the words and ideas you are trying to convey . They are non-verbal representations of how you
feel.
Kinds of Gestures:
 Symbolic Words- clenched fist, thumbs up/down, close / open palm, flexed arms.
 Number- fingers corresponding numbers, orders, quantities, durations
 Directions- hands or fingers pointing at directions, comparisons, and flow.
Avoid: Too much gestures, pointing at a person, hands in pockets, physical contact with audience,
unnecessary gestures

D. Facial Expressions
These are very useful tool in getting your message across. Using these expressions allows you to use
less words, to show emotion and to send a message directly to your audience's minds and hearts.
E. Eye Contact
This is used to connect with the audience and establish sincerity in communication. Do not focus on one
side (bias). Avoid fake eye contact (glancing). Look at the eyes (stare)

ETHICS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

Ethics of public speaking are the rules or basis of behavior that a public speaker should consider. These
ethics must be observed to be able to gain their respect and establish a speaking credibility.
1. Show respect to your audience. Avoid stereotyping because your knowledge about your audience is limited. This
should be done to avoid offending your audience. They should be your top most consideration while preparing your
talk.
2. Respect their time. Avoid talking too much. Go straight to the point to avoid boredom among your audience.
Start on time and finish on time.
3. You must prepare your speech. Consider the time allotted for your talk in preparing for you to end on time. Make
an outline so you will be guided. Do not be too wordy and avoid adding language fillers.
4. Honesty will always be the best policy. Be honest to your audience. Never give them false information or never
think of misleading them. Your honesty to your audience is very important. Deception has no room in public

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5. Avoid plagiarism. Always acknowledge sources and never own someone’s work.
6. Ensure your objective is ethical. Be sure that your talk will be for the good of your audience and not to your own
good and comfort.
7. Be yourself. Never pretend to be someone else that you are not. Always remember that public speaking is not
acting on the stage. The audience should see the real you.

EVALUATING SPOKEN TEXTS

Spoken texts include oral stories, interviews, dialogues, monologues (e.g. a welcome to country
speech, a presentation to the class), phone conversations, discussions, role plays, or any other piece of
spoken language.
Evaluating spoken texts would require you to ask questions that revolve on verbal, non-verbal and
ethical considerations of public speaking. The criteria that you are going to use should cover these aspects of
public speaking. Thus knowing the factors and ethics of public speaking would help you evaluate spoken texts
better because you yourself know what is correct and what is not as far as public speaking is concerned.

IV. PRACTICE EXERCISES

A. Look for words in the box and encircle them. Match these words with their counterparts on the following
page. Write your answer on the blank after each item.

1. May indicate numbers, directions or symbols.

2. Essential pauses in an utterance
3. What you establish with eye contact. .
4. Failure to acknowledge the source of a work
5. An example of spoken text.
6. May be rising or falling
7. Emphasis given to a syllable or word.
8. Gives you the sense of authority.
9. Basis of what’s good and bad.
10. Combination of sounds to sound elegant.

B. Visit the link below to watch a video clip of a speech. After that, evaluate the spoken text by
checking the box of the attributes present.

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IF YOU DON’T HAVE INTERNET ACCESS, PLS. DO NOT

DO THIS ACTIVITY.
 The voice
1. Verbal Factors
of the speaker is well-modulated
 The pronunciation and stress are clear

 The speaker made use of proper intonation.

 Blending of sounds is evident.

 The speaker is fluent in speaking the language.

 Good posture
2. Non-Verbal is evident
Factors
 Gestures are properly used.

 Facial Expressions are appropriate.

 Body movements are essential

 There is eye contact.

3. Ethical Considerations
 The speaker is respectful

 The points are correct

 Sources of information are cited.

 The speaker is sincere and natural.

 The speaker is credible.

I. PRE III. PRACTICE EXERCISE A II. MOTIVATION III. PRACTICE

TEST EXERCISES B
ANSWERS
1. B MAY VARY ANSWERS
2. B MAY VARY
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. C

1. GESTURES 8. POSTURE
2. JUNCTURE 9. ETHICS
3. SINCERITY 10. BLENDING
4. PLAGIARISM
5. INTERVIEW
6. INTONATION

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7. STRESS

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 TURAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Carlos City, Pangasinan

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 10

(Written Work No. 4) SCORE/FEEDBACK
Module 7 – Week 7 – Quarter 1:
Evaluating Spoken Texts Using a Set of Criteria
Name: _________________________ Grade and Section: _______________
Teacher: _______________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature:_____________

JUDGE ME IF YOU CAN

General Instructions:

1. Watch a TV program or video from the internet,

then judge or evaluate how the speaker delivered Put a check mark on the box if the criterion is met.
a speech as well as the quality of the spoken
texts that he delivered. 1. Verbal
The voice Factors
of the speaker is well-modulated
2. After watching the TV program or video, fill in the  The pronunciation and stress are clear
needed information on each blank.
 The speaker made use of proper intonation.
3. Lastly, accomplish the checklist on the next  Blending of sounds is evident.
column in order to judge or evaluate the quality of
spoken texts based on a given criteria.  The speaker is fluent in speaking the language.
NAME OF SPEAKER: ___________________________

TV PROGRAM/WEBSITE: 2. Non-Verbal

Good posture is evident
Factors
______________________________________________
______________________________________________  Gestures are properly used.
TOPIC/SUBJECT MATTER:
 Facial Expressions are appropriate.
______________________________________________  Body movements are essential
______________________________________________
 There is eye contact.
LIST DOWN FIVE (5) IMPORTANT POINTS
MENTIONED IN THE SPOKEN TEXTS AS DELIVERED
BY THE SPEAKER.
3. Ethical Considerations
1.
The speaker is respectful
The points are correct
Sources of information are cited.
The speaker is sincere and natural.
The speaker is credible.
2.

 The voice of the speaker is well-modulated

4. Content
3.
 The pronunciation and stress are clear

 The speaker made use of proper intonation.

 Blending of sounds is evident.

4.  The speaker is fluent in speaking the language.

5.

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