English 7: Using Appropriate Oral Language, Stance, and Behavior

English 7
Using Appropriate Oral

Language, Stance, and
Behavior
Quarter 3 - Learning Activity Sheet 4
7
Prepared by: Mr. Marjun R. Casas
Subject Teacher
Assisted by: Mr. Collins J. Largo

PSB Teacher
Noted by: Mrs. Elene Marie Jane A. Gamboa, MAED

Principal 1
Hey there! In the previous module, you were able to learn a lot of information
which are central to your learning and development. Specifically, the previous
module encourages you to use appropriate multi-media resources when orally giving
information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in personal or
factual recounts (EN7OL-IV-e-3.10).
In this module you will be learning another important skill. It will allow you
to use appropriate oral language, stance, and behavior when giving information,
instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in factual and personal
recounts (EN7OL-II-g-2.6.2).
In this activity sheet, you will be accomplishing series of exercises to help you
strengthen your knowledge in using appropriate oral language stance and behavior
in narrating and sequencing events. After going through this, you are expected to:
1. identify the appropriate stance and behavior in delivering a message; and
2. use appropriate stance and behavior in making a reaction video.

Let Us Study
Everyday Heroes
Traffic jams bring about everyday heroes. When traffic enforcers go missing
and intersections come at a bind, there is usually that one (raise pointer finger) man
who steps out of his car and begins navigating traffic. He may be in a suit (raise both
hands at chest level, then slowly bring them down to hips). Sometimes he’s a
bystander (raise one hand, palm up) in rags who steps in to unclog the streets, then
goes about his merry way once the knots are undone. There’s the taxi driver (extend
arm, palm up, and point to the window) who sees us struggling with a stalled car.
Without hesitation (shake head), he helps us out with our engine and brings our car
back to life. No (raise pointer finger and move from side to side) payment is required
and he even refuses it. We drive away, thankful for the kindness of strangers, and
resolve (straighten back) to pay it forward.
Source: Grade 7 English Team for Languages and Multiliteracies, (2013), Grade 7 English
Teacher's Guide (p. 57). Department of Education.
Appropriate oral language stance and behavior makes all the difference
between a boring conversation and an engaging one. It influences the meaning of a
speaker’s message. Stance can be defined as the attitude that the writer has
towards the topic of his or her message (Smith, 2019). The stance that you take will
greatly determine the tone of your message and the words that you choose.
Oral language stance and behavior can be broken down into five categories:
1. Facial expressions
2. Eye contact
3. Posture
4. Gestures
5. Position and Movement
Facial Expressions
Facial expressions are primary means of conveying messages between

humans. It is responsible in communicating not only thoughts or ideas but also
emotions (Frank, 2012).
The most important thing to consider when using facial expression in giving
information is to make sure that you use your face at all. Don’t give a blank face to
your audience. Open your eyes wider, raise your eyebrows a little and remember to
smile often. If your facial expressions are in line with the tone of your words, then
the information you are presenting will be clearer and engaging.
Eye Contact
Eye contact is the most powerful means of communicating confidence and

conviction (Wyeth, 2014). The strategic eye contact has the power to change how
people think of you. There are three general tips in using eye contact appropriately:
1. Have eye contact with everyone in the audience.
2. Show your audience that you are not afraid to make eye contact.
3. Avoid staring at someone by keeping your gazes moving.
Posture
Posture is defined as the attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability.

Proper posture plays a huge part in so many ways. It helps you to stay calm, look
confident and breathe easily.
Here are some tips in using posture in speaking.
1. Head’s up and don’t slouch.
2. Feel relaxed during presentation.
3. Adapt your posture according to your audience.
4. Have an open and communicative posture.
Gestures
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, gestures mean the movement of

the body that expresses an idea. Gestures are like happy medium of transferring
messages.
Here are some tips in using gestures in communication:

1. Be fluid or smooth in using hand gestures.
2. Use gestures purposefully in explaining important points.
3. Your gestures should look relaxed and natural.
Position and Movement
It is the largest physical movement that you can make. It draws attention to
the most important parts of your speech. Purposeful body movement complements
your message and adds authenticity to your overall delivery (Dlugan, 2018).
Here are some benefits of using proper position and movement when speaking:
1. It reinforces your message.

2. It increases your ability to connect with your audience.
3. It gets the attention of your audience.
4. It drives away nervousness.
5. It keeps your energy and enthusiasm.
Body movement to avoid:
1. hands on hips
2. hands on chin
3. crossing your arms
4. swaying back and forth
5. tripping over
Appropriate body movement and position:
1. Stand firm.
2. Lean forward when delivering important lines.
3. Pivot your body to indicate conversation.
Assessment
Directions: A. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a 1 whole
intermediate paper.
1. This refers to the most powerful means of communicating confidence and

conviction.
a. posture
b. eye contact
c. body movement
2. The attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability is called —

a. posture
b. eye contact
c. body movement
3. Which of the following is/are primary mean/s of conveying messages between

humans?
a. posture
b. eye contact
c. facial expressions
4. Which of the following is not an appropriate body movement and position?

a. Stand firm
b. Lean forward when delivering important lines
c. Swaying back and forth
5. The following are body movements to avoid except

a. hands on hips
b. hands on chin
c. stand firm
B. What are the elements of oral language stance and behavior?
6. _____________ 7. _____________ 8. _____________ 9. _____________ 10. _____________
References
Dlugan, A. (2018, July 22). Six Minutes Dlugan . Retrieved from

https://sixminutes.dlugan.com/body-movement-speaking/
Frank, M. (2012). Science Direct. Retrieved from Adolescent Brain Development:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/facial-expression
Grade 7 English Team for Languages and Multiliteracies, (2013), Grade 7 English
Teacher's Guide (p. 57). Department of Education.
Smith, J. (2029, May 25). OWL Purdue Education. Retrieved from Purdue Online
Writing Lab College of Liberal Arts:
https://owl.purdue.edu.owl/english_as_asecond_language/esl_students/audience_
considerations_for_esl_writers/stance_and_language.html
Wyeth, S. (2014, June 18). INC Com. Retrieved from Inc.Com:
https://www.inc.com/sims-wyeth/10-reasons-why-eye-contact-can-change-
peoples-perception-of-you.html

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English 7

Using Appropriate Oral

Quarter 3 - Learning Activity Sheet 4

Assisted by: Mr. Collins J. Largo

Noted by: Mrs. Elene Marie Jane A. Gamboa, MAED

information, instructions, making explanations and narrating events in personal or

factual recounts (EN7OL-IV-e-3.10).

instructions, making explanations, and narrating events in factual and personal

1. identify the appropriate stance and behavior in delivering a message; and

2. use appropriate stance and behavior in making a reaction video.

Facial expressions are primary means of conveying messages between

Eye contact is the most powerful means of communicating confidence and

Posture is defined as the attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability.

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, gestures mean the movement of

Here are some tips in using gestures in communication:

Position and Movement

1. It reinforces your message.

Body movement to avoid:

Appropriate body movement and position:

1. This refers to the most powerful means of communicating confidence and

2. The attitude assumed by the body to maintain stability is called —

3. Which of the following is/are primary mean/s of conveying messages between

4. Which of the following is not an appropriate body movement and position?

5. The following are body movements to avoid except

B. What are the elements of oral language stance and behavior?

6. _____________ 7. _____________ 8. _____________ 9. _____________ 10. _____________

Dlugan, A. (2018, July 22). Six Minutes Dlugan . Retrieved from

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6. _______ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _______