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English
Quarter 4 – Module: 2
Compose a Persuasive Essay
on Self-selected Topic
English – Grade 6
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Compose a Persuasive Essay on Self-selected Topic,
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Compose a
Persuasive Essay
on Self-selected
Topic

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

TITLE PAGE ------------------------------------------------ i

WHAT I KNOW ------------------------------------------------ 1

Task 1 ------------------------------------------------ 1

WHAT’S IN ------------------------------------------------ 2
Task 2 ------------------------------------------------ 2

WHAT’S NEW ------------------------------------------------ 3

Task 3 ------------------------------------------------ 3

WHAT IS IT ------------------------------------------------ 4

WHAT’S MORE ------------------------------------------------ 5

Task 4 ------------------------------------------------ 5

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED --------------------------------- 6

WHAT I CAN DO ---------------------------------------- 7

ASSESSMENT ------------------------------------------------ 8

GLOSSARY ------------------------------------------------ 10

ANSWER KEY ------------------------------------------------ 11

REFERENCE LIST -------------------------------------------- 12

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 WHAT I KNOW

Task 1:

Read the essay and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your notebook.

Let’s Go Visit Thailand!

Thailand is one country in Southeast Asia worth visiting if you are a

culture-oriented person. Why? There are countless reasons, but try
considering some.
First, Bangkok, the capital city, is just three and a half hours of flight
away from our country. The fare is not that much compared to other nearby
cities or countries like Hong Kong and Singapore. Second, there are lots of
sights, sounds, smells, and tastes to experience. Very interesting are the
various types of statues of Buddha in temples of worship. The floating
markets are an awesome sight and place to be if you are to spend your
whole day with adventure and do are the shopping centers.
A four-day-three-night stay in Bangkok, Thailand may just be a
dream, much like in our country. However, it is its amazing culture that
attracts you to always return for the second time, third time, and so on.

1. What is the capital city of Thailand?

A. Tokyo B. Manila C. Bangkok D. Chiang-Ma

2. What can we infer from the essay, in relation to visiting Thailand?

A. Thailand’s culture offers a worthwhile experience to the tourists,

both local and international.
B. Thailand’s government offers free accommodation to the people who
want to experience Thailand.
C. Thailand is like the Philippines because it has same culture with it.
D. The fare going to Thailand is not that much compared to
Singapore.

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3. For the author, what makes him return to visit Thailand?

A. the country’s chaotic environment entices him

B. the country’s government asks him to come again
C. the country’s rich culture attracts him
D. the country’s cheap commodities makes him buy more

4. What do you think is the purpose of the author in writing this essay?

A. to criticize the culture of Thailand

B. to inform the readers that Thailand is located in Southeast Asia
C. to persuade the readers to visit and experience Thailand
D. to describe the customs of the citizens of Thailand

Wow! Way to go learners! You are getting there!

WHAT’S IN

Task 2:

Going back to the essay entitled Let’s Go Visit Thailand, list down at least
five (5) reasons used by the author in order to persuade or convince the
readers to visit Thailand. Do this in your notebook.

Reasons:

1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________

High five! You are doing an amazing job!

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 WHAT’S NEW

Task 3:

There are different types of essays. These essays have different purposes.
Examine the essay below and identify its type according to its purpose.

Adopting a Pet from the Pound

Owning a pet from the pound or Animal Rescue League has many
advantages. First of all, a child feels good about rescuing an abandoned or
abused animal and giving it a whole new life. Besides, if the animals from
the pound aren’t adopted right away, they might be put to sleep. Having a
pet also means lots of responsibilities. A child has to feed, clean up after,
brush, and exercise the pet.
Another great advantage of having a pet from the pound is the price of
these cute and cuddly animals. Pets from the pound cost a lot less than pets
at a fancy pet store, which can cost hundreds of dollars.
Once you adopt a pet from the Animal Rescue League, it will quickly
become a part of your family. If you are thinking of adopting a pet, you
might consider choosing a dog or a cat. Dogs and cats can bring lots of
happy times to a family, and they can be excellent companions for a person
who lives alone or someone who has lost a loved one. Dogs are also a
wonderful source of protection. Cats are funny, and they may help to calm
people down when they are sad or mad.
Please consider adopting an animal. If you remember all of the
advantages of adopting a pet from the pound, you might find the bird,
mouse, hamster, dog, or cat of your choice.

Source: https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/studentmodels/adopting-pet-pound

What do you think is the type of the essay above, based on its purpose?
Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

a. It is a narrative essay because it narrates the various characteristics of

the pets that can be adopted from the Animal Rescue League.
b. It is a descriptive essay because it describes the different pets that can be
adopted from the Animal Rescue League.
c. It is a persuasive essay because it persuades the readers to adopt pets
from the Animal Rescue League by presenting the advantages of doing
such.

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d. It is an essay that entertains because it offers funny scenarios regarding
adopting pets from the Animal Rescue League.

WHAT IS IT

The essays presented in the previous activities are persuasive in nature. You
will learn in this section what a persuasive essay is, what its parts are, and
how to compose one.

What is a persuasive essay?

A persuasive essay is one in which you attempt to get the reader to
agree with your point of view. You are trying to present arguments, research,
and ideas in order to sway the reader one way or the other.
What are the parts of a persuasive essay?

 Introduction, where you will introduce the topic and expose

your proposition.
 Body, where you will state the facts and prove the proposition
with arguments.
 Conclusion, where you will bring all points and ideas down to a
logical ending.

How will you write or compose a persuasive essay?

In composing a persuasive essay, it is important to remember the

following points as guide in writing a meaningful persuasive essay.

1. Choose a topic.
2. Choose your position regarding your topic.
3. Do a thorough research. Find strong evidence that supports your
position.
4. Organize your evidence.
5. Write the Introduction.
6. Write the Body.
7. Craft the Conclusion.

In writing a persuasive essay, it is a requirement that one should

gather the important pieces of information regarding his or her topic in
order to provide the accurate ones, in support to his or her position
regarding the topic. When this happens, he or she can effectively convince
the readers.

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WHAT’S MORE

Task 4

The paragraphs below comprise a persuasive essay. Compose a persuasive

essay by arranging these paragraphs accordingly. Pay attention to the three
main parts of a persuasive essay. Do this in your notebook.

If a parent approves of a child being on Facebook, it is very

inappropriate because that child may tell a story about their age and
someone much older may see it and think their telling the truth and start
sending them messages and the child might not like it at all. When a child
that young is on a website like Facebook, they might get excited and go
overboard. For example, the child might tell where they live, their address,
and a lot more information that is not needed.

Imagine a child as young as ten years old on the website Facebook

chatting with a grown man or grown woman. Should parents let their
children as young as ten years old be on Facebook? I think parents should
not let their children or child be on Facebook because on Facebook there are
a lot of things that are said and done that a child of that age should not be
able to see.

In conclusion, I think parents should not let children under age get on
Facebook because many different things can happen.

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Introduction:
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Body:
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Conclusion:
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Wonderful, great effort! Way to go kid!

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. What have you learned in this module?

I learned that_______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. What did you find difficult?

I found difficult to answer__________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Is there anything you would like your teacher to know?

Spectacular! Keep
I’d like to tell it up!_________________________________________________
that
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 WHAT I CAN DO

Below is a persuasive essay. It lacks a conclusion. Read it carefully and give

your own conclusion. Write your conclusion in your notebook.

Why Students Should Eat Breakfast Every Day

A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without

having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or they say
that they don’t have time for that, and begin their day with no meal. I believe
that everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. The
purpose of this paper is to show the importance of breakfast, especially for
students.
The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is
for your health. When you skip breakfast and go to school, you are looking
for a disease because it’s not healthy to have an empty stomach all day long.
It’s very important to have a meal and not let your stomach work empty. All
you are going to get is gastritis and a lot of problems with your health if you
don’t eat breakfast.
Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food for to do
well in your classes. You body and your brain are not going to function as
good as they could because you have no energy and no strength. When you
try to learn something and have nothing in your stomach, you are going to
have a lot of trouble succeeding. A lot of people think that they should not
eat because they are going to feel tired, but that’s not true. Breakfast is not
a very big meal, and on the contrary, you’re going to feel tired if you don’t
have breakfast because you have spent the entire previous night without
food.
The last reason to have breakfast every day is because you can avoid
diseases if you eat some breakfast in the morning. If you don’t eat, you are
going to get sick, and these diseases will have a stronger effect on you
because you’re going to get sick easier than people who have breakfast every
day.
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 ASSESSMENT

Compose a persuasive essay. You are free to choose your desired

topic. Pay attention to the rubrics provided so that you will be guided
on what to do.

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 Rubrics for Persuasive Essay Writing:

Score Focus Content Organization Style Conventions

The writing There are Writing has a The writer’s All sentences are
contains a many strong, clearly stated feelings/opinions complete. There are
clear focus fully introduction are clear. Word few or no errors in
with an developed with a choice helps grammar, usage,
opinion or arguments in topic/opinion persuade the spelling and
point of view. support of sentence. Many audience. punctuation.
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Supporting the writer’s supporting Sentences vary in
details are opinion. details/ length and
written to arguments are structure.
persuade the evident.
audience. Conclusion is
clearly defined.
The writing There are Writing has an The writer’s Most sentences are
contains a some introduction feelings and complete. There are
clear focus or arguments in with a topic opinions are few errors in
opinion. support of sentence. Some somewhat clear. grammar, usage,
Supporting the writer’s supporting Word choice spelling and
details are opinion. details/ contains some punctuation, but they
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limited in arguments are persuasive do not interfere with
convincing evident. language. the meaning of the
the audience. Conclusion is Sentences show writing.
present. some variety in
length and
structure.
The writing Few Introduction, The writer’s Many sentences are
states an arguments/ topic sentence feelings and incomplete. There are
opinion, but details, with and/or opinions are not many errors in
offers very limited conclusion may clearly expressed grammar, usage,
supporting development be missing. to the audience. spelling and
2 details which to support Writing is Limited variety of punctuation which
are unclear or the writer’s disorganized sentence sometimes make the
not opinion. with few structures and writing hard to read
developed. supporting word choices. and understand.
details/
arguments.
The opinion There are no No organization The writer’s Most sentences are
and reasons or is evident. feelings and incomplete. Many
supporting arguments to Writing lacks opinions are not errors in grammar,
details are not support the supporting apparent. Most of usage, spelling, and
1 clear. opinion. details/ the sentences are punctuation make the
arguments. short and choppy. writing hard to read
Word choice is and understand.
very limited and
may be confusing.

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 Glossary

argument – a coherent series of reason, statement, or facts intended to

support or establish a point of view

compose – to form by putting together

culture – the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial,
religious, or social group

essay – an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing

with its subject from a limited or personal point of view

evidence – something that furnishes proof

persuasive – tending to persuade

pound – an enclosure for animals

proposition – something offered for consideration or acceptance

research – the collecting of information about a particular subject

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ANSWER KEY

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 REFERENCES

Internet References:

Student Model: Adopting a Pet from the Pound. (n.d.). K-12 Thoughtful Learning.

https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/studentmodels/adopting-pet-pound

What is a persuasive essay? - Answers. (n.d.).

Https://Rasmussen.Libanswers.Com/Faq/32461.

https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32461

Persuasive Essay Definition and Writing Tips. (n.d.). Persuasive Essay Definition and

Writing Tips. https://www.bestessaytips.com/persuasive_essay.php

How to Write a Persuasive Essay Step by Step - FastEssay.com. (n.d.). Blog Essay Writing:

Help, Tips & Topics. https://fastessay.com/blog/persuasive-essay-writing-basics-

convince-readers/

https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/persuasive-
essay-examples.pdf

Textbook:

Galapon, Agnes et al. Joy in Learning English.Vibal Group Incorporated.

Quezon City, Philipipines.2016.

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