Communicative Styles

(Casual and lntimate)

Module in English 9
First Quarter

EREKA A. FERNANDEZ
Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 PREFACE

This module is a project of the Curriculum Implementation Division particularly

the Learning Resource Management and Development Unit, Department of
Education, Schools Division of Abra which is in response to the implementation of
the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education, Schools

Division of Abra, Curriculum Implementation Division, Learning Resource
Management Section. It aims to improve learners’ performance specifically in
English.

Date of Development : May,2020

Resource Location : Schools Division of Abra
Learning Area : English
Grade Level :9
Learning Resource Type : Module
Language : English
Quarter/Week : Q1/W
Learning Competency/Code : Employ the appropriate communicative styles for
these situations (intimate, casual)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The developer wishes to express her gratitude to those who helped in the
development of this learning material. The fulfillment of this learning material would
not be possible without these people who gave their support, helping hand and
cooperation:

To all the contributors, evaluators, editors and the Learning Resource

Management and Development Unit for their constructive comments , critisism and
suggestions made in this module.

Lastly, to Almighty God for his continous guidance throughout the

preperation of this module.

EREKA A. FERNANDEZ
Rosalio Eduarte National High School, Dolores District

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Copyright Notice …………………………………………………..……...…..…. ii
Preface …………………………………………………………………...…….… iii
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………. …….…... iv
Table of Contents……………………………………………………….……. … v
Title Page…………………………………………………………………………. 1
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………. 2
Learning Objectives
Pretest………………………………………………………………….…………. 3
Lesson Proper……………………………………………………………………. 4
Review 5
Activity 1……………………………………….……………….…………. 6
Discussion of Activity 1……………………………………...…………… 7
Enrichment Activities………………………………………………............... 8
Activity 1…………………………………………………………………… 8
Assessment 1……………………………………………...……………… 9
Activity 2 ………………………………………………………………….. 10
Assessment 2………………………………………………...……………
Generalization …………………………………………………………………… 12
Application ……………………………………………………………….……… 13
Post-Assessment …………………...…………………………………………… 14
Additional Activities……………………………………………….……………… 15
Answer Key……………………………………………………………………….. 16-17

Reference Sheet…………………………………………………...…….…….… 18

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Communicative Styles
(Casual and lntimate)
Module in English 9
First Quarter

EREKA A. FERNANDEZ
Developer

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 What I Need to Know

Good day to you my dear student! Did you know that the way you speak tells
who you are? That’s why, it is very important that a person should be aware of
his/her way of talking to someone and most especially his or her choice of words.
This module is designed to help you understand and develop effective and
successful communication skills. So, it is expected that after scanning and working
on all the activities in this module, you are able to learn more skills that will help you
enjoy communicating with other people.

Learning Objectives

 Employ the appropriate communicative styles for various situations

( intimate, casual, conversational, consultative, frozen).

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 What I Know
You have already learned about formal and informal communication. This
time we will be digging deeper on the different types of speech. This pretest will test
how well you can categorize the different speech styles.

Activity 1: Identify whether the statement is casual, formal, consultative, frozen, or

intimate. Write your answer on the space provided.

__________ 1. “The number you have dialed is either unattended or out of coverage
area. Please try your call later.”

__________ 2. “We, the graduating class of Dalgon National High School, do

declare our pledge of loyalty to our Alma Mater.”

__________ 3. “Yow, I saw you yesterday at the market.”

__________ 4. “You passed the entrance test in the university. Congratulations!”

__________ 5. “I really can’t find a word to say how much you mean to me.”

__________ 6. “Excuse me? May I know the time?”

__________ 7. “It is my pleasure to meet you.”

__________ 8. “Bro, I wore your shirt. Gonna wash it after.”

__________ 9. “Ma’am I can’t understand this. Can you help me with this ma’am?
Thank you!”

__________ 10. “Son, we love you so much! We can do everything just to make you
happy.”

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Activity 2: Below are situations given. Write your reaction or answer to every
situation.

SITUATION WHAT WILL YOU SAY?

Belinda is having a trouble

with her low test score. So,
she decided to tell about it
to you as her best friend.

You witnessed a
motorcycle accident. A
stranger asked you how did
it happen?

Your parents just got home

from the field.

Your seatmate came to

school late again.

Your mother noticed that

you look uneasy because
you had fought with your
elder sister.

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 What’s In?
During the past lessons, we focused more on formal style of communication in
which you have learned that this style does not require you to use slang words. Note
that every individual has his/her own communication style in order to convey
messages. However, miscommunications occur when the way a person talks is
being misinterpreted.

Therefore, there are many things to consider in delivering a speech – choice

of words, tone of voice, facial expressions or gestures, and the relationship of two or
more individuals who are talking.

For the next activity, you have to identify the situation or setting and the
speakers that each dialogue represents.

Activity 1
GUESS WHO? Where are they? Who is/are talking?

A. Good morning,
please take a seat.
B. Thank you, sir!

A. Good afternoon,
doctor, may I ask about
the result of my X-Ray?
B. Name, please?

A. Hello my love so
sweet, how are you
today? I miss you so
much!
B. I miss you too!

A. Hey dude, what’s up?

You’re not texting huh.
You okay?
B. Yeah! Just quite
busy.

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 What’s New?
It is now time to start our new lesson. Read and analyze conversations below.
Identify the purpose of the speaker.

1. Kimmy: Linda, I have something to tell you.

Linda: Sure, what is it?
Kimmy: Yah know, I am not talking with Klimer since this morning.
Linda: Oh, why?
Kimmy: (started crying) I saw him chatting with another woman and I saw how
sweet they were. I didn’t expect he could cheat on me. Despite
everything I’ve done for this relationship!
Linda: I’m so sorry to hear that. But Kimmy, have you asked him about this?
Have you heard him calling her babe or whatever call sign? Have you
seen them holding hands or hugging?
Kimmy: No, but he looks so happy while talking with that whoever that woman
is!
Linda: Kimmy, you have to ask him and talk about it with him. It’s better to let
him know so that he will be aware of his actions, too. Don’t judge him
immediately. There’s nothing wrong in asking.

2. Chiska: Have you heard the news about the nurse from South street?
Belivia: Oh yes! She was found out positive in the Rapid Test. That’s why I
limit myself from going outside.
Chiska: Oh my gosh! I don’t even want to talk with her family. I’m scared they
might be infected with Corona Virus too.
Belivia: Ssshhh! They might hear you. Let’s not judge them. Let’s pray for her
fast recovery and for her family.

Comprehension check. Answer the following questions below.

1. Why did Kimmy decide not to talk with her boyfriend?

2. What is the relationship of Kimmy and Linda?
3. How did Linda help Kimmy to solve her problem?
4. What do you think is the purpose of Chiska?
5. How does the two conversation differ?

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 What’s In It ?
We all know that communication takes place wherever we are and whatever
we do. That’s why, the way we communicate conveys a great impact on how we get
along with people and on how we want to get the things we want. Poor
communication leads everyone to misunderstandings or misinterpretations. On the
other hand, good communication skills help us avoid conflict. Good communication
skills will also help everyone solve problems and maintain healthy relationships.
There are five types of Communicative styles – formal, casual, consultative,
frozen, and intimate. Let’s focus first on Casual and Intimate.

1. Casual – this conversation is typically used in conversation between friends

and insiders who have something to share with. But take note that you don’t
have close relationships with these people.

Example: phone calls, text messages, chats with friends, etc.

2. Intimate – this type of conversation is used by people who have very close
relationships such as family members, close friends, couple, and all relations
that show intimacy. The conversation is personal or private.
Study the difference of the conversations below.
1. A: Babe, I want our future house to have four rooms – masters bed room,
guest room and bedrooms for our two children.
B: Can we also add playroom for the children, babe?
A: Great idea, babe! Especially now that we are living in the new normal.

2. A: It’s sad that the number of new positive cases of Covid is increasing.
B: Yeah, and I hope they can already find a medicine for this virus.
A: Well, the President said that vaccines for this can be available until
December.
B: That’s great! Well, I can have a chance to celebrate New Year with my love
ones who live in another city.

You can observe that in conversation 1, it is a communication between a

couple planning for their dream house. You can also notice that they have their call
sign which is ‘babe’ and this word is used by people who are in an intimate
relationship.
For the second conversation, it is a typical conversation wherein you can see
that two friends or classmates are talking and sharing information. But there is no
intimacy between the two. They are just simple sharing common topics.
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 What’s More?
Now you know it! You are ready for more activities.
Activity 1

Read the statements below and identify the communication style used in
these statements.

Statements Communication Style

(Casual or Intimate)
1. Shut up! Just do your own work.
2. I can’t live without you.
3. You should be a model to your younger
brothers and sisters.
4. Yeah, I’m fine here.
5. Uhm okay, maybe I’ll just have spaghetti with
fried chicken.
6. I should attend the seminar to learn more
skills.
7. A secret will always be a secret, I promise.
8. I forgot to tell you about the party.
9. Mom, I’m sorry. I won’t do it again.
10. Let’s go!
11. I’m sorry friend. I didn’t mean to say that.
12. Just submit it to our teacher. She will accept
that for sure.
13. Woah! You’re late again dude.
14. Can I make it up with you besty? Don’t get
mad okay?
15. I’ll call back later. I’m busy now.
16. We have already received the cash donated
by the municipal mayor.
17. Is your mom in there? Please tell her I came
today.
18. Oh dear, does it hurt much? Be careful next
time.
19. Grandma, please eat your meal. You need
to stay strong and healthy.
20. You’re the best dad in the world!

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Assessment 1
Identify the speech style appropriate to use in the social situation below.
Write your answer on the blank.

1. Between childhood friend _____________________

2. Between vendor and costumer _____________________

3. Between brother and sister _____________________

4. Between father and mother _____________________

5. Between husband and wife _____________________

6. Between classmates _____________________

7. Between boyfriend and girlfriend _____________________

8. Between neighbors _____________________

9. Between best friends _____________________

10. Between mother and son _____________________

11. Between grandfather and grandson _____________________

12. Between strangers _____________________

13. Between teacher and student _____________________

14. Among children _____________________

15. Between young child and father _____________________

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Activity 2
Choose the best statement that is most appropriate to the given situation. Encircle
the letter of your answer.
1. Fast food manager to employee.
a. I need to talk to you.
b. Ms. Fernandez, may I talk to you?
c. Yow, come here. We need to talk.
2. Stranger to a young lady in front of a store.
a. What time is it?
b. Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
c. Hey, time?
3. To a best friend
a. I was wondering how you were doing these days.
b. How do you do?
c. What’s up?
4. Brother to sister
a. Hurry up!
b. Pardon me, can you please get ready?
c. Shall we go my dear?
5. To a neighbor
a. I’ll borrow your bicycle.
b. May I borrow your bicycle?
c. Can you please lend me your bicycle?
6. Sending a text message to a friend.
a. I am sending you a message to ask how are you.
b. Hey, how ya doin’?
c. May I know how’s your condition now?
7. Calling a classmate.
a. Jessa, please come over here.
b. Jessa, would you mind if I call you here?
c. Jessa, come here now.
8. Talking to boyfriend
a. I hope you are doing well.
b. Honey, I hope you’re okay now.
c. Just let me know how you are feeling now.
9. Talking to mother
a. Where’s dad?
b. Mom, have you seen dad today?
c. Mom, I am looking for dad, did you see him?
10. Buying something
a. Excuse me, how much is this?
b. Yow, how much?
c. This looks very nice. I believe it is worth buying. May I know the price?
 Assessment 2
Write your answer on the following questions below.

1. Why is it important for everybody to improve communication skills? State 5

reasons.

1.1 __________________________________________________________
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1.2 __________________________________________________________
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1.3 __________________________________________________________
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1.4 __________________________________________________________
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1.5 __________________________________________________________
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2. What problems may a person encounter if he/she fail to apply appropriate

communicative style? Write 5 possible problems.

2.1 __________________________________________________________
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2.2 __________________________________________________________
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2.3 __________________________________________________________
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2.4 __________________________________________________________
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2.5 __________________________________________________________
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 What I Have Learned
Now it’s time for you to learn and unlearn. On this part, reflect on the changes
that happened to you after knowing about intimate and casual communicative styles.

Reflect through answering the questions below.

1. What learning is very much essential to me?

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2. How would my learnings affect my lifestyle in my daily communication with

people?

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 What I Can Do
How are you now? It’s time for you to watch and write, then be able to apply
what realizations you acquired in this learning endeavor.

Mechanics:
1. Watch your favorite primetime “teleserye” or talk shows.
2. Choose 3 interesting parts.
3. Write the dialogue exchanges of the two persons.
4. Limit the dialogues to 4-5 lines for each part that you chose.
5. Below the dialogue, write the type of speech styles and the purpose of the
speakers.

Criteria:
A. Content 5 points
B. Appropriate style and language used 5 points

C. Grammar (writing the purpose) 5 points

Total – 15 points

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 Post Assessment
You’re good to go! But, it is better to expand your knowledge on these
communicative styles even more. Construct your own dialogue that adheres to the
social situation given.

1. Conversation between older brother and younger sister

A.
B.
A.
B.

2. Conversation between a costumer buying soft drinks and vendor

A.
B.
A.
B.

3. Conversation between Group leader and group member

A.
B.
A.
B.

4. Conversation between child and mother

A.
B.
A.
B.

5. Conversation between couple

A.
B.
A.
B.

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 Additional Activities
Listen to the song entitled “When You Say Nothing at All” by Ronan Keating.
While listening to it, ponder on how friends are able to communicate with each other.
How do they understand each other? What style is being applied? Write an essay
that explains your answers to the questions mentioned. Your essay will be graded
using the criteria below:

A. Content – 10 points
B. Appropriate style and language used – 5 points
C. Grammar (writing the purpose) – 5 points

Total – 20 points

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Pretest
1. Frozen
2. Frozen
3. casual
4. Formal
5. Intimate
6. Consultative
7. Formal
8. Casual
9. Consultative
10. Intimate
Activity 2
1. Don’t act that way my friend. You know, there is still next time.
2. I’m not sure but it seems the driver is drunk.
3. I know you’re tired mang and pang, so I already cooked for dinner.
4. Hey, you’re late again.
5. Mom, I had a fight with my elder sister because she keeps on bullying
me. She’s acting like a young child. I hate her.
What’s In
Activity 1
1. They are in the office
Boss and applicant
Principal and student
2. They are at the hospital.
Doctor and patient
3. They are at home
Husband and wife
4. In their homes
Best friends
What’s New Comprehension Check
1. Kimmy decided not to talk with her boyfriend because she saw him
talking with another woman.
2. Kimmy and Linda are good friends.
3. Linda advised her friend to talk about the problem with her boyfriend for
her to the truth.
4. Chiska’s purpose is to share information that she knows.
5. Conversation 1 is a talk between close friends while conversation 2 is
just a casual talk because they just shared information
ANSWER KEY
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What’s in it?
Activity 1
1. Casual
2. Intimate
3. Intimate
4. Casual
5. Casual
6. Casual
7. Intimate
8. Casual
9. Intimate
10. Casual
11. Intimate
12. Casual
13. Casual
14. Intimate
15. Casual
16. Casual Assessment 1
17. Casual
18. Intimate
19. Intimate 1. Intimate
20. Intimate 2. Casual
3. Intimate
Activity 2 4. Intimate
1. B 5. Intimate
2. B 6. Casual
3. C 7. Intimate
4. A 8. Casual
5. A 9. Intimate
6. B 10. Intimate
7. C 11. Intimate
8. B 12. Casual
9. A 13. Casual
10. A 14. Casual
15. Intimate
Assessment 2 (answers vary)
 References

https://philnews.ph/2019/08/21/what-are-the-five-types-of-speech-style-or-
communicative-style/
https://www.slideshare.net/jmpalero/language-and-spelling-hs-
communicative-styles

https://www.slideshare.net/_Scl_/types-of-speech-styles

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Cordillera Administrative Region
Schools Division of Abra
Address: Actividad-Economia St., Zone 2, Bangued, Abra
Telephone No.: (074)614-6918
e-mail: abra@deped.gov.ph
Website: http://www.depedabra.com
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For inquiries or feedback, please write of call:
Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
Schools Division of Abra
Address: Actividad-Economia St., Zone 2, Bangued, Abra
Telephone No.: (074)614-6918
e-mail: abra@deped.gov.ph
Website: http://www.depedabra.com
LRMS Website: https://lrmsabra.blogspot.com