A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English

Grade 11

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
a) identify the different types of non-verbal communication.
b) perform the different gestures and body languages.
c) appreciate the value of non-verbal communication in our everyday lives.

II. Subject Matter

1. Topic: Non-Verbal Communication
Sub-topic: Gestures and Body Language
2. Concept: Nonverbal communication, or body language, is a vital form of communication.
The nonverbal signals you send either produce a sense of interest, trust, and
desire for connection or they generate disinterest, distrust, and confusion.
3. References:
E. Tendero, H. Mora, & N. Tanuecoz (2009). Fundamentals of Effective Speech &
Oral Communication: Mutya Publishing House, Inc., p. 123-132.
http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/nonverbalcommunication.html
4. Materials:
Index cards, power point presentation, laptop and speaker

III. Procedure
A. Routine Activity
 Classroom management
 Prayer
 Attendance

B. Motivation
Different GIFs will be shown to the class. Each GIF conveys different meanings.
The students will be asked for their interpretations. Expectedly, they may have different
understandings. Therefore, all answers will be entertained.

C. Lesson Proper
The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication are powerful tools that will
help you connect with others, express what you really mean, navigate challenging
situations, and build better relationships at home and work. (ppt. presentation)
Non-verbal communication
- Communication without the use of spoken language. It includes gestures, facial
expressions, and body positions (known collectively as “body language”), as well
as unspoken understandings and presuppositions, and cultural and environmental
conditions that may affect any encounter between people.
 A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication made with a part of the body, used
instead of or in combination with verbal communication.
Gestures are classified in various ways:
1. Descriptive gestures – are just what the name implies. They are gestures which
aid words in describing anything. The illustrative gesture attempts to do for
speech, in a limited way, what an illustrator does for written words. They make
word adjectives clear indicating limitations or qualifications of things as regards
shape, movements, size, number and so forth.
 2. Suggestive gestures – are representative or figurative rather than literal. These
are conventional signs like the clenched fist to show force, determination, power,
or anger. These gestures are used suggestively to show your mood.

3. Locative gestures – are used to locate things. It points to place, position, or

direction. In these gestures, your eyes ordinarily first glance towards the scene
that is being pointed-out, and then immediately come back to the audience.

4. Emphatic gestures – are used when words or ideas need to be stressed or

reinforced. Some speakers will pound a table with a fist, or give one good bang as
part of the forceful expression on his idea.

5. Dramatic or Imitative gestures – convey impersonation of another person’s

action or “acting out” part of narrative. These help the audience imagine the
actions you are narrating. It also adds animation to your narration to make your
story alive and interesting.

 Body Language - the process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or

unconscious gestures and movements. It adds richness and personal intensity to the
very expression of those thoughts and feelings we are trying to communicate.
Communication involves more than just words. Bodily motion, eye-contact, and
even non-verbal sounds are also used when we speak.

1. The Facial Expressions – should reflect the speaker’s thinking and emotional
attitudes. Face reflects what is in the heart of the person and it is in the face that
the audience could read what emotion the speaker conveys.
2. Posture – maybe described as how the speaker stands and moves around. It
could be an indicator of speaker’s confidence or lack of it.
3. Movement – refers to total body movement as the speaker shifts from one
position to another. It helps to catch the attention of the audience in conveying
concrete meaning to the message.
4. Hand gestures – are a complement for the demonstration of speaker’s idea.
Some conventional gestures have acquired almost universal meaning like the
victory signs and thumbs up. However, a speaker must be careful of overdoing it.
Too much of it will only distract the audience, it must be done naturally.

D. Generalization

 Non-verbal communication is an extremely complex yet integral part of overall

communication skills. However, people are often totally unaware of their non-verbal
behavior.
 Everything communicates, including material objects, physical space, and time systems.
Although verbal output can be turned off, non-verbal cannot. Even silence speaks.
 Non-verbal communication skills are developed at a very young age.
 Non verbal communication, especially body language, can send a strong message, in
spite of what your words say. Even the tone of your voice, its pitch, volume, quality, and
speed effects what you say.
 E. Application
GROUP ACTIVITY (“Pass it On- CHARADES”)
Time frame: 10 minutes
 The class will be divided in five (5) groups and together will participate in the
activity entitled Pass it On – CHARADES.
 Every group will follow the direction given by the teacher.

Direction: Pass-it-on Charades

o You have one person start the games while your group stands front to back in a line.
o The designated first person will show the next in line how to perform the same activity
that the previous person did.
o From there people will perform what they remembered from the previous person.

IV. Evaluation

I. Identify the expression that each face shows. Choose your answers from the choices listed
inside the box. (5 minutes)

contented shy sad bossy

angry suspicious surprise

happy crying afraid

II. Write the different meanings of the following hand gestures. Choose your answers below.

Palm facing
Pointing Open palm Clench fist
the audience

 strength  giving  emphasis

 location  rejection  welcome
 dislike  direction  stop
 anger  receiving  determination

V. Assignment
In a one-half clean sheet of paper, provide a brief essay regarding the quote given below.

"Action speaks louder than words". Discuss this statement with reference
to importance of non-verbal communication in our day to day life. Support your
arguments with relevant examples.

Prepared by:
KIMBERL A. DULAY
SHS-Teacher Applicant