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English
Quarter 1– Module 5:
Compose a Persuasive Text of Three Paragraphs Expressing
One’s Stand on an Issue

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Desiree D. Francisco
Editor: Ma. Cecilia Y. Nodado
Reviewer: Carolina C. Tayag
Illustrator: Desiree D. Francisco
Layout Artist: Paolo B. Paras

Management Team: Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO V, SDS

Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE, ASDS
Rowena T. Quiambao, CESE, ASDS
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD SGOD Chief,
Arceli S. Lopez, PhD, SGOD Chief
June D. Cunanan, EPS-English
Ruby M. Jimenez, EPS-LRMDS

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Compose
a Persuasive Text of Three Paragraphs to Express One’s Stand on an Issue.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
from public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal,
social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Compose
a Persuasive Text of Three Paragraphs to Express One’s Stand on an Issue.
Persuasive writing is a skill that enables you to freely and effectively share your
opinions and personal views on relevant issues. It can potentially influence other
people’s beliefs and incite them to action if the right words will get the right message
across using effective strategies and writing devices.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
 What I Need to Know

This module will assist you in acquiring writing skills in composing a

persuasive text of three paragraphs to express your stand on an issue.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their
experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the
value of honesty while answering this module.
For the learner
Persuasive writing is a powerful tool that a writer can utilize in order to
influence other people’s views on issues presented. Knowing how to clearly express
one’s stand on an issue is a skill to be honed to achieve the goal of convincing
people.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify a persuasive test and its basic parts.
2. Compose a persuasive text of three paragraphs to express your stand on an
issue.

What I Know

Read each statement about persuasive writing then indicate if it is TRUE or FALSE.
Write your answers on your English notebook.
________1. The very foundation of a sound argument is a good thesis statement.
________2. Evidences can be gathered through hearsay.
________3. The three basic parts of a persuasive essay are introduction, body and
conclusion.
________4. It is not necessary to hook your readers.
________5. A short background of the issue helps in establishing the argument.
________6. In persuasive writing, the intellectual appeal is more important than
emotional appeal.
________7. The “call for action” is reflected in the conclusion.
________8. The kind of words the writer chooses is dependent on the kind of
readers.
________9. An opinion or stand may or may not be based on facts.
________10. In writing a persuasive text, thorough research must be done by the
writer.
Lesson
Composing a Three-Paragraph Persuasive
5 Text to Express One’s Stand on an Issue

“Thaw, with her gentle persuasion is more powerful than Thor with his hammer. The
one melts, the other one breaks into pieces. “– Henry David Thoreau
Persuasive text is a form of writing that aims to influence and convince
readers to agree with what the author believes in by presenting opinions and ideas
that primarily appeal to the emotions rather than to the intellect. These personal
views must be backed up by factual information obtained through research.
Since the main purpose of persuasive essay is to evoke emotions, the writer
therefore must first consider the kind of audience he or she is addressing for this
enables the use of appropriate language. The use of appropriate words or language
greatly contributes to the writer’s persuasive writing power.

What’s In

A group of friends are at a mall and are arguing about where they will eat for
lunch. Let’s imagine listening to their conversation:
Adelle: Gosh! I’m craving for Korean food. Kimchi and Kimbap make my
mouth water!

Bruno: Hmmm…That’s too spicy. Can we just go to a buffet restaurant?

Mandy: Awww…that’s tough! We all have different food preferences.
Adelle: What are you craving for Mandy?

Mandy: What else? The all-time, all-weather and all-season

favourite…Jollibee!

Adelle and Bruno both cringe disappointingly.

If you were Mandy, how would you convince Adelle and Bruno to give in to
your choice? Write what you are going to say to them. Write your response on your
English notebook.
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 Notes to the Teacher
The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in the
development of this competency including the schema or background
knowledge which may reinforce learning. This module will help the
learners bridge the gap of learning to attain mastery of the lesson in its
spiral progression.
 What’s New

Are you an animal lover? One who considers these creatures

as God’s children too? Roam around your community and you will
find on the streets innumerable hungry, sick stray dogs and cats
waiting to be saved. Adopting these strays is the best solution there
is.

Opening your home to neglected animals give more benefits

than detriments. Aside from having a loyal house-guard, a dog or a
cat can be your lifetime friend who will love you unconditionally. The
joy these animals bring wards off depression and the feeling of
loneliness.

Believe me, your life will be more meaningful if you open your
heart to take in the homeless dogs or cats. I know because I’ve done
it too and it’s a very rewarding experience! Do this in your English
notebook.

1. What is the issue depicted in this text?

2. What kind of text is it?
3. How many parts does the text have?
4. How did the text begin?
5. Which paragraph gives conclusion to the text?

What is It

The main goal of this lesson is for you to be able to write a three-paragraph
persuasive text expressing your stand on an issue. Therefore, it is helpful to be
acquainted first with the basic parts that will clearly convey your position and your
arguments in a logical manner. Read on.
A persuasive text is a type of non-fiction writing which can be used to express
one’s stand on an issue to influence and convince readers to agree with the writer’s
idea or to perform an action. This is achieved by knowing first the basic parts which
are the introduction, body and conclusion.
Basic Parts of a Persuasive Text
A. Introduction
-A motivating question, a startling statement, an interesting anecdote or a
powerful quote may be used to hook the readers’ attention
-Relevant details showing the background of the issue should be indicated
-A clearly conveyed thesis statement about the issue is presented
B. Body
-Starts with a topic sentence that explains and gives reasons to your thesis
statement
-Supports your argument by giving additional reasons or evidences
C. Conclusion
-Summarizes the main points of your argument
-Reiterates the thesis statement
-Writes impactful words that call for action
The thesis statement is the banner that carries the main point of your
argument, the idea that you want your readers to believe. Hence, it must be strong
and clearly written in the introduction.
Here are some examples of thesis statement:
1. The use of cellular phones should be banned in classrooms as they cause
distraction on the students.
2. College education should be pursued for it can guarantee a promising and
bright future.

Tips for writing a persuasive paragraph

1. State your position- your readers should fully understand the point that you
are impressing on them.
2. Get organized- create an outline starting with your thesis statement, then
your major points together with the evidences.
3. Persuade with passion- choose a topic that you are passionate about and
give your best.
4. Know your audience-knowing whom you are convincing will enable you to
carefully select the words and methods of persuasion that you will use.
Right words lead to right results.
5. Do your research- though persuasive writing appeals more to the emotions
of the reader, the intellect must also be fed with factual reasoning based
on research.
6. Support your argument-opinions give rise to arguments, and for arguments
to withstand counter-arguments, they must be backed up by research,
logic and organization.
7. Write with integrity- observe accuracy and objectivity in writing, avoid
fallacies, bias and misinformation just to make your audience agree with
you.
Useful Expressions in Persuasive Writing
- It has come to my attention that….
- I am certain that…
- I ask you to think about…
- What needs to be done…
- I am writing in order to…

What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Read each sentence extracted from a persuasive essay and identify if it is a part of
the INTRODUCTION, BODY, or CONCLUSION. Write your answers on your English
notebook.
___________1. So what are we waiting for? Let’s give it a try!
___________2. I strongly believe that we must come together to practice and uphold
positive attitudes toward work, life and challenges.
___________3. He decided to be Shichiri’s disciple. He was inspired by Shichiri
who lived a life of truth and a life full of positivism.
___________4. This is a positive attitude that we must put into action whoever we
are, and whenever necessary
___________5. Doubtlessly, this will make our lives better.
___________6. He was treated with respect and trust by the Master so he opted to
follow the Master’s path
___________7. Let us recall what happened between the Master and the thief in
“Zen Parables”.
___________8. The Master was able to model what it takes to respect, trust and
show love to other people.
___________9. The thief who was then a man who followed a crooked path in life
turned otherwise because he learned from the Master what it takes to be a man.
___________10. Remember the saying, “The best measure of a man is not what he
says he can do but what he does.
Independent Assessment 1
Logically arrange the sentences in the two sets of text to form two persuasive
essays, use numbers 1-5 to form the logical sequence. Do this on your English
notebook.
A.
___a. The most obvious reason everyone is aware of is the increased risk of
developing obesity.
___b. And, if adverse health effects are not enough for you, think about
preservatives, antibiotics, and other chemicals you stuff your body with when eating
fast food.
___ c. Eating in fast foods has now become a trend to all most people, but we should
be aware of the danger in eating in fast foods.
___ d. Unlike organic food, which is by default created from pure, natural ingredients,
fast food often has a bunch of dubious ingredients in it.
___ e. Along with the risks of developing obesity and pumping your body with
doubtful chemicals, eating fast food often means exposing almost every organ of
your body to dangers.

B.
___a. One of the great advantages of online education is that learners can study at
their own pace.
___b. It seems everything is moving online these days. Even our education is
transferring onto the internet.
___c. With these reasons, it is hard not to see why this form of education is on the
rise.
___d. There are reasons for this: many times you can learn whatever you want, it is
more comfortable in a variety of ways, online courses often look good on resumes,
the pacing of learning is managed by the learner, and the cost of virtual education is
often lower than traditional education.
___e. Another, the cost of getting an online education is cheaper on average than
receiving a traditional education.

Independent Activity 2

Supply the needed facts or information to complete the persuasive texts. Do this on
your English notebook.

The use of cellular phones in classrooms by the students had been a hot topic of
debate until it was formally banned by DepEd. With the introduction and conclusion
already given, think of five (5) sentences that will become the body of the paragraph:

Introduction: Students should be prohibited from bringing and using their

cellular phones in classrooms.
 Body: 1. _______________________________________________.
2. _______________________________________________.
3. _______________________________________________.
4. _______________________________________________.
5. _______________________________________________.

Conclusion: Parents are then strongly encouraged to support this directive by

monitoring if their children leave for school without their cellular phones.

A. Environmental problems such as water pollution have been causing heavy

flooding each year due to plastic bags that clog our waterways.

Introduction: Authorities should fully enforce the law against the use of
plastic bags in the entire community.

Body: 1. _______________________________________________.
2. _______________________________________________.
3. _______________________________________________.
4. _______________________________________________.
5. _______________________________________________.

Conclusion: Do your part in saving our one and only planet. Don’t use plastic
bags!

Independent Assessment 2

Write the needed information to express your stand in the issues presented and
persuade your readers to agree with you .(5 pts each activity) Write your answers on
your English notebook.
A. Education should continue in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction: ___________________________________________
Body (Evidences 2-3 sentences) ____________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Conclusion: ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________

B. Online mobile games should be prohibited in the country

Introduction: ___________________________________________
Body (Evidences 2-3 sentences) ____________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Conclusion: ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Independent Activity 3
Rewrite the following sentences into three logically-arranged paragraphs that deals
with smoking and its ill-effects to create a complete persuasive text. Do this on your
English notebook.
1. Smoking causes heart disease, lung cancer and other atrocious diseases.
2. Please put out that cigarette, take a breath of fresh air, and march into the
direction of a smoke-free life.
3. Before you light the end of that ugly, little white stick, stop and think!
4. It also can shorten your life span up to 20 years.
5. Do you want to be one of those people who smells like an ashtray, has
leathery wrinkly skin and who can’t walk up the steps without being out of
breath?
6. If you don’t care about the health issues, think about your appearance.
7. I don’t think so. So listen right now before you start.
8. Smokers have yellow teeth, black lungs and horrible smell.
9. Why would you want to smoke? It’s simple.
10. Listen up now because there are ways to stop.

Independent Assessment 3

Write your own three-paragraph persuasive text which expresses your stand
about an issue you feel strongly about. Your introduction must contain 1-2
sentences, the body with 3-6 sentences, and finally, the conclusion with 1-2
sentences. Do this on your English notebook. You will be guided by the rubric below:
Criteria 5 points 3points 1point
Focus Stated a clear Stated a clear Position is not
position and position but well-stated.
supports it with well- lack supporting
developed reasons reasons and
and evidence evidence.
Organization Focused and well Focused and Ideas were not
organized, with organized. organized and
effective use of hard to follow.
transitions
Persuasive Used techniques Used No technique and
Techniques effectively in techniques and device used in
strengthening devices in persuasion
persuasion presenting
persuasion
Mechanics Free from Has 5 Has more than 10
grammatical error, grammatical grammatical
follow the given errors, follow errors, did not
format the given follow the given
format. format.
 What I Have Learned

Put a check (√) before the statement if it is correctly stated and cross (X) if it
is not on your English notebook.

___1. Persuasive writing is used to influence and convince readers to agree with the
writer’s opinion.
___2. The three basic parts of persuasive writing are the introduction, the thesis
statement and the hook.
___3. An introduction may begin with a question, a startling statement and a
powerful anecdote.
___4. The body supports your argument by giving additional reasons or evidences.
___5. The conclusion summarizes the main point of your argument.
___6. A thesis statement is the concluding statement.
___7. In stating your position, your readers should fully understand the point that you
are impressing on them
___8. Your introduction must use impactful words that call for action.
___9. “It has come to my attention that…” and “What needs to be done…” are not
useful in persuasive writing.
___10. The body of the persuasive text starts with a topic sentence that explains and
gives reasons to your thesis statement

What I Can Do

Write a three-paragraph essay convincing people to do their part in a

quarantined community in order to halt the spread of the virus. Make use of the tips
discussed previously. See to it that you will be able to convince the readers.Do this
on your English notebook. The same rubrics will be used to evaluate your work.
 Assessment

Let’s check if you have mastered the key points of the lesson by answering
these questions. Write your answers on your English notebook.

_____1. What is a type of text meant to convince readers to believe or do

something?
A. argumentative
B. declarative
C. informative
D. persuasive

_____2. Which part of the introduction bears the main argument or stand of the writer?

A. body
B. evidence
C. hook
D. thesis statement
_____3. What part of an essay is intended to initially grab the interest of the
readers?
A. bias
B. hook
C. thesis statement
D. topic sentence
_____4. Which part of an essay contains the writer’s final attempt to convince
readers to do something?
A. body
B. conclusion
C. hook
D. introduction
_____5. Which part reflects the writer’s view or judgment about something?

A. argument
B. concept
C. fact
D. opinion
_____6. What are known as facts or information indicating whether an idea is valid
or not?

A. beliefs
B. evidences
C. proposition
D. theory
_____7. Which part of a persuasive text indicates the reiteration or summary of the
main points?

A. body
B. conclusion
C. introduction
D. opinion
_____8. Which of these is not a helpful tip in writing a persuasive text?
A. Write with integrity.
B. Know your audience.
C. Support your argument.
D. Conceal hard facts from your readers.

_____9. Which is not useful when writing a persuasive text?

A. Get organized.
B. State your position.
C. Persuade with passion.
D. Make use of technical terms to impress your readers

_____10. Which one is the primary goal of a persuasive text?

A. to argue
B. to convince
C. to entertain
D. to inform

Additional Activities

Make an appeal to your friends through a three-paragraph persuasive text

about using social media responsibly. Do this on your English notebook.
What's More Independent Activity 1
1. Conclusion A. 5
2. Introduction B. 10
3. Body C. 1
4. Conclusion D. 4
5. Conclusion E. 2
6. Body F. 9
7. Introduction G. 6
8. Body H. 3
9. Body I. 7
10. Introduction J. 8
Independent Assessment 1
Assessment What I Have Learned
A. a.2
b. 5 1. D 1. /
c. 1 2. D 2. X
d. 3 3. B 3. /
e. 4 4. B 4. /
5. D 5. /
B. a. 3 6. B 6. X
b. 1 7. B 7. /
c. 5 8. D 8. /
d. 2 9. D 9. X
e. 4 10. B 10. /
Answer Key
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