Kristine Jean P.

Baygan 10-Maze 1/18/21

English Quarter 2- Module 2

Features and Parts of an Argumentative Essay

Lesson 1: Features of an Argumentative Essay

Whats More

Counterargument/Opposing idea- Public libraries should be shut down and, in their place,
everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription.

Author’s Claim/ Thesis statement/ Main idea- It would be a serious mistake to replace libraries
with tablets.

Reason Supporting Details / Evidence

Reason 1: Digital books and resources are
associated with less learning and more
less
problems than printed resources.
Reason 2: It is incredibly narrow-minded to
assume that the only service libraries offer is
physical
book lending.
connected.
A study done on tablet versus book reading found
that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain
Information, and understand only 10% less of what
they read compared to people who read the same
information in print.
Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and quite a
number are only available if the library has a
location. Some of these include acting as a quite
study space, giving people a way to converse with
neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics,
providing jobs and keeping the community

Assessment

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. A

Lesson 2: Parts of an Argumentative Essay

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A. Reason Out

Reason Explanation/Supporting Evidence

1. It causes crashes. According to NHTSC between 78 percent
(excessive speed) and 100 percent (improper
passing) of the cases of aggressive driving
resulted in traffic crashes and 96 percent of the
drivers cited for “following too closely” or tail
gaiting caused crashes as a result of their
aggressive driving.
2. It causes injuries. NHSTC states that the percentages of the
injuries caused by aggressive driving are in
 almost all categories of aggressive driving above
100 percent.

3. It causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left” appears to be the most

important contributing factor in traffic facilities as
it refers to aggressive driving .

Assessment

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. B

5. B

6. B

Lesson 3: Formulating a Claim

Whats More

A. B.

1. claim of fact 2. Smoking is bad for everybody.

2. claim of policy 3. Drugs should be illegal

3. claim of value

4. claim of value

5. claim of fact

Assessment

1. A

2. B

3. B

4. B

5. C

6. A

7. B
Lesson 4: Supporting Claims with Evidences

Whats More

A.

Evidence: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed that surgical masks and N95
respirators were similarly effective in preventing influenza-like illness and laboratory-confirmed
influenza among healthcare workers. Similar results were obtained in a case-control study comparing
the protective effect of surgical masks and N95 respirators against SARS among healthcare workers
in five Hong Kong hospitals.

Paragraph:

All people should be required to wear face mask when they go outside their homes because it
prevents the spread of COVID-19. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed that
surgical masks and N95 respirators were similarly effective in preventing influenza-like illness and
laboratory-confirmed influenza among healthcare workers. Similar results were obtained in a case-
control study comparing the protective effect of surgical masks and N95 respirators against SARS
among healthcare workers in five Hong Kong hospitals.

Assessment (Post-Test)

1. B

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. A

6. D

7. B

8. C

9. D

10. D

11. B

12. A

13. B

14. B

15. D