Learning Area Grade Level

W3
English 10
Quarter Third Quarter Date
I. LESSON TITLE Using a variety of informative , persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING MELC 16. Use a variety of informative , persuasive, and argumentative writing
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) techniques
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Writing Techniques

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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
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A. Introduction 60 mins Writing is an important form of communication. Over the years, developing
writers become good ones as they have embraced a clear understanding of the
different types of writing techniques and the specific purpose each one serves.
Read the speech bubbles below. Decide to which of them uses writing
techniques in the following types: informative, persuasive, and argumentative.

One of the best ways to develop your skills in writing is to learn how to choose the
most effective approach or technique to get your message across. In this lesson,
we will explore techniques to help you apply them in informative, persuasive, and
argumentative writing.

EssayPro’s Parts of an Informative Essay (I + MID + C)

1st Paragraph
I = Introduce the topic using words from the prompt. Then write a thesis
statement that contains all the main ideas you want to write about.
2nd Paragraph
MI = 1st Main Idea sentence; Begin with: First.
D = Details; Use text evidence to prove your point.
3rd Paragraph
MI = 2nd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: In addition.
D = Details; Use text evidence to prove your point.
4th Paragraph
MI = 3rd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: Finally.
D = Details; Use text evidence to prove your point.
5th Paragraph
C = Conclusion; Restate the thesis statement. Begin with: In conclusion.
Wrap up the essay.
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REMEMBER:
 Add an interesting question or an anecdote for the introduction
 Use appropriate figures of speech to strengthen your appeal
 Use reasons and examples as support
 Use factual and opinion statements
 Summarize your reasons
 Use the last sentence to further persuade your readers to agree with you,
or invite your readers to action
 Revise and polish your work

In Quarter 3 Weeks 1-2, you learned that argumentative writing aims to change
the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to agree with your point of view or
consider your stand or argument on an issue. The main argument presented is
elaborated and explained through the presentation of its pros (in favor of) and
cons (against) of your position in an issue or topic. It begins with an introduction
and ends with a conclusion. In between are the body paragraphs where you must
do three things: support your opinion, present the opposing point of view, and tell
why that viewpoint is wrong. When you write an argument, you are trying to
convince your reader that your opinion is correct. A strong argument has five (5)
key parts.

If you have a copy of the

English 10 Learner’s
Material (LM), you can
read more on the basic
components and
techniques in
argumentative writing on
pages 157-158.

B. Development 1 hour Learning Task 1

and 45 Below is a mixed-up informative text. Arrange it in a way that shows the structure
mins (I+MID+C) of the ideas with topic, details, and big idea.
How to Travel Solo Successfully
 The first way to travel solo successfully is to arrive well-informed on the area.
 Use money belt as a purse not for storage. Keep your passport, extra stores of
money, and other documents in a theft-resistant bag.
 Freya Stark once said, “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the
most pleasant sensations in the world.”
 It may pose perils here and there but a little preparation and common sense
can get you through the rough spots.
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 In terms of fun, pack for your lack of companionship. Bring a blank journal to
record your adventures. Pack a paperback to enjoy while you wait out a
rainstorm in a coffee shop.
 As solo travel can be the ultimate in self-indulgence, learning how to do it is
each one’s innate ability, and something that can be learned today.
 Traveling alone is an achievable feat.
 You will be surprised that you absorb new surroundings, make new
acquaintances, and encounter self- discovery.
 Also, in line with safety, you must have to carry good identification in more than
one place.
 Your security is at risk when you are trapped in a busy street scanning frequently
the GPS on your phone while looking for a place to eat or stay. It also matters
if you booked for your accommodation in advance and are in the know of
public transport system.

I (Introduction) : __________________________________________________
Body: MI (1st Main Idea) __________________________________________________
Details: __________________________________________________
MI (2nd Main Idea) __________________________________________________
Details: __________________________________________________
MI (3rd Main Idea) __________________________________________________
Details: __________________________________________________
C(Conclusion): __________________________________________________

Learning Task 2
Persuasive writing states and supports an opinion. Based on the given
statements, write your own persuasive text using the structure (I+3BR+C).
Some people think recesses in school should be longer. They believe kids might
learn better if they had a longer break in the middle of the day. However, the extra
class time after recess would make the school day longer. Therefore, kids would
get out of school later in the day. What do you think? Support your opinion with
persuasive writing.
Learning Task 3
Write an essay arguing for or against the topic, “Young people nowadays should
decide to take a gap year before they start university.” Consider the following:
 Outline the value of education.
 Decide whether one decision is more beneficial than the other.
 Suggest how the issue should be treated in the future.
 Develop a five- paragraph argumentative essay of 100-200 words. Be guided
by the following outline/structure: (I-C/T + B-PCR + C)
Introduction: Claim/Thesis Statement _________________________________________
Body: Evidence/ Pros _________________________________________
Body: Counterargument/ Cons _________________________________________
Body: Rebuttal/Refutation _________________________________________
Conclusion _________________________________________

C. Engagement 45 mins Writing will be at its best if you stay focused on your purpose. Having that in mind,
it is a requirement for you to be in the know of the different writing techniques for
you to be able to send the message to the readers.
Learning Task 4
Read the given facts or ideas about throw-away culture. Use them in developing
your essay focusing on techniques in one (1) of the writing forms - informative,
persuasive, and argumentative.
 People in the Philippines should learn to use things over and over instead of
simply throwing them away.
 Plastics in disposable items remain in the environment for many years after the
items have been thrown away.
 Filipinos throw out 2 to 3 kilos of items per day; this is more than half a ton of
garbage per person each year.
 Each year 1 million dogs and cats are put to sleep in humane societies.
 Filipinos spend about 100 million pesos each year on disposable plastic and
paper plates.
 Filipinos spend nearly 29 million pesos each year on disposable diapers.
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 Other disposable items, such as pens, lighters, and razors, cost another 18
million pesos.
 This fairly throw-away attitude or culture has become the worst problem of our
time.
Be guided with the task rubrics on the last page for you to know how your output
will be graded.
D. Assimilation 10 mins CONCEPT DIGEST
 Informative writing educates the readers by imparting straightforward
information.
 Persuasive text builds arguments on opinions and factual statements.
 The main objective of an argumentative text/essay is to change the reader’s
mind by convincing him or her to agree with your point of view or consider
your stand or argument on an issue.
 The main argument in an argumentative essay is explained through the
presentation of its pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of your position in an
issue.
 Body paragraphs in an argumentative essay include stating one’s
opinion/claim, giving reasons to support the opinion, and arguing against the
opposite opinion.
V. ASSESSMENT 10 mins Instructions: Read the statements carefully. On your paper, write AGREE if the
statement expresses truth about argumentative, informative, and persuasive
writing; and DISAGREE if it says otherwise.
__________1. The main objective of an argumentative essay is to tell a story.
__________2. Persuasive text combines facts with emotions to convince the reader
that the author is “right”.
__________3. In developing body paragraphs in an argumentative essay, you must
state your opinion, expand the claims, give reasons to support your
opinion, and argue against the opposite opinion.
__________4. Informative writing aims to give the readers a new understanding or
appreciation of some topics with which you might be familiar with.
__________5. There is no need to present the pros and cons arguments in an issue
of an argumentative text.
VI. REFLECTION 10 mins Instructions: Reflect on what you learned from the lesson by completing the
statements below.
The aspect of the lesson I believe I learned most about is _______________________.
The task which I found most challenging is _____________________________________.
I realized that I can use the things I learned from this lesson when _______________.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Shirley H. Cabuyao Rommel E. Ramos Maria Madel C. Rubia-Head Teacher III
SDO Tayabas City