• A Detailed Lesson Plan in English

March 1, 2018

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
a. define and differentiate verbal and non-verbal communication;
b. practice effective verbal and nonverbal communication during social interactions;
c. recognize verbal and non-verbal cues in communication; and
d. acquire new vocabulary words.
II. Subject Matter
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
Reference: Balgos, A. R. and Sipacio, P. J. (2016). Oral Communication in Context for Senior High
School. C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City.
Materials: Worksheets, blackboard/whiteboard, chalk/marker, PowerPoint Presentation,
Laptop, Projector

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

1. Preparation
1. Greetings
2. Roll Call
Yes sir. (students will form 2 groups and will fall in
2. Motivation line)
Form 2 groups. 1 group for the ladies and the
other group for the gentlemen
Each group will form a line with an arm’s length
distance from each other. You can form a
curved line if needed.

We will be playing 2 games. (option to play the

second game as an activity for the Non-Verbal
Communication)
• Telephone game (Chinese Whispers)
• Muted Telephone (Chinese Whispers) game
(variation of the first).
Do you know these games? Yes sir.
We will start with the Chinese Whispers game.
I will give each person in the first lines a piece of
paper with 2 sentences written on them.
They will memorize them and they will pass the
message to the person next in line by whispering
whom in turn will whisper the message to the
person next in line until the message reaches the
last person who will then go to the board and will
write the message on the board.
The first person in line will also write the original
message on the board where everybody will read
and compare the original and results of the
whispered messages.

Do you understand the mechanics of the game? Yes sir.

Okay, let’s start. (students will play the Chinese Whispers game)

The second game is the same as the first. It’s just

that this time, it will be one group at a time. Instead
of words, it will be actions. The last person in line
will go to the front and do the action.

Let’s start. (students will play the Modified Charade-Chinese

Whispers Game)
C. Presentation
Based on the activity, what do you thinks is our Sir, our lesson for today is about verbal
lesson for today? communication and non-verbal communication.

Based on the games that we played, what are (Student/s will give their ideas about Verbal and
verbal communication and non-verbal Non-Verbal Communication)
communication?

Fantastic!

Let’s take a look at the definitions of Verbal and
Non-Verbal Communications and see if you were
able to hit some of the key points. (Turns on
projector and asks a student to read)
Verbal Communication refers to an interaction in
which words are used to relay a message.
For effective and successful verbal communication,
use words to express ideas which can be easily
understood by the person you are talking to.
Consider appropriateness, brevity, clarity, ethics,
and vividness when engaging in this type of
communication.
 Nonverbal communication refers to an interaction
where behavior is used to convey and represent
meanings. All kinds of human responses that are not
expressed in words are classified as nonverbal
communication. Examples of nonverbal
communication are stares, smiles, tone of voice,
movements, manners of walking, standing and
sitting, appearance, style of attire, attitude towards
time and space, personality, gestures, and others.

Thank you. To understand further what verbal and (Random students will read from the PowerPoint
non-verbal communications are, let us read further presentation)
and understand them by looking at the things we
need to consider (asks random students to read
from the PowerPoint presentation).

Do you have any questions or clarifications about None sir,

these terms?
Is everything clear? Yes sir.

(clarifies and expounds on terms that the students

may not have understood) (Random students will read from the PowerPoint
presentation)
There are also things that we need to consider
about Non-Verbal communication. Why is the
mastery of nonverbal communication important?
Can you please read them as well? (asks random
students to read from the PowerPoint
presentation).

(clarifies and expounds on terms that the students

may not have understood)

3. Application
(students will do the activity)
With the same group, prepare a role play about any
real-life situation/s where verbal communication
and nonverbal communication are applied. You
have 5 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to do the
role play.

D. Generalization (Students will give their idea)

What are the differences between Verbal
Communication and Non-Verbal Communication?
Sir, Verbal Communication refers to an interaction
in which words are used to relay a message while
Nonverbal communication refers to an interaction
where behavior is used to convey and represent
meanings. All kinds of human responses that are not
expressed in words are classified as nonverbal
communication.

Great job! (Students will ask any clarifications if any)

Do you have any clarifications?
None sir.

IV. Evaluation

Write T before each number if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

1. Consider ethics in your speech at all times.

2. Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
3. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
4. One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
5. There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
6. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
7. The use of too many fillers can distract your listeners.
8. Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
9. When you talk to others, you should not assume too quickly that they understand the
message that you convey.
10. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.

V. Assignment/Agreement
 1. Prepare an interactive game where Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication are used
and present it in class. You can use the internet as your source of reference.
2. Do an advanced reading on intercultural communication.

Prepared by: JULIUS S. GOLOCAN

Teacher applicant