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Teacher-made Learner’s Home Task

English 10
Quarter 1 Week 1

I. MELC Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel discussions, etc. in everyday
conversations and exchange
II. Objective/s Knowledge: define persuasive texts
Skills: Identify the purpose of persuasive text
Values/Attitude: Express appreciation for sensory images used.
III. Subject Matter
Persuasive texts
References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKue7-TnnU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIQzUa2Poj8&pbjreload=1

ppt: https://www.slideshare.net/AbbieLaudato/news-reports-speeches-and-panel-discussion
IV. Procedure Motivation : True or False

Directions: identify each statement as true or false. Write T on the blank if the statement is true and F if it is
not.

_________ 1. The purpose of persuasive writing is to tell a story.

_________ 2. It is important for students to write for authentic purposes and real audiences.
_________ 3. Using graphic organizers is an effective way to learn about persuasive writing.

Reading : What is it!

What is persuasive text?

A persuasive text is a text that comes in a form of an argument, exposition, discussion, review, or an
advertisement, the main purpose of which is to present a point of view and to persuade the readers.

Persuasive texts can be used to….

Purpose Persuasive Statement
 Make a change  Everyone should follow the
law
 Prove something wrong  Our mayor is the best leader
 Support a cause  “Please donate for the
orphanage”
 Urge people to act  “Stop disobeying quarantine
rules!”
 Get people to agree with you  “I’am sure you’ll agree with me
that the teachers are frontliners
too.”
 Create interest  “Gardening is a great hobby.”
 Stir up sympathy  “If don’t extend our financial
help, many people might
starve.”

Exercise 1: Which is Which

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 Directions: analyses each persuasive statement below and identify its purpose. Choose your answer from the
box and write it on the space provided before each number.

Create interest Support a cause Stir up sympathy

Urge people to action Get people to agree with you
Prove something wrong

____________ 1. Please join the run for a cause so we can help the cancer patients.
____________ 2. If you don’t adopt the dog. It might be killed on the street.
____________ 3. Don’t throw your garbage anywhere.
____________ 4. Choosing friend wisely makes you happy.
____________ 5. I’m sure that you won’t disagree if I would say that cats are better pets than dogs.

Exercise 2: True or False

Directions: Read each statement below. On the space provided, write T if the statement is true and F if it is
false.

______ 1. The components of a persuasive text are arranged logically from one part to the next which
eventually leads to a specific conclusion.

______ 2. The conclusion of the persuasive text is not necessary.

______ 3. A persuasive text usually uses transition words or phrases that show ideas are connected.
______ 4. The main purpose of persuasive writing is to entertain the reader.
______ 5. The thesis statement is important in persuasive writing.

Exercise 3: Agree or Disagree

If you have access to the internet, watch a YouTube video with the link below and watch the video clip of the
story Daedalus and Icarus. Note the details in the video.
Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24DLV605sOA

Application/ Directions: Read each question below and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Assessment
1. Which of the following best defines an assertion?
A. A statement used to make a declaration to make a strong belief on a particular topic.
B. The view somebody takes about an issue, especially when it is based solely on personal
judgement.
C. A thing that is known to be consistent with objective reality and can be proven true.
D. It likes one idea over another idea

2. Which of the following do not belong to the guidelines in writing an assertion?

a. Be artistic.
b. Be knowledgeable.
c. Back it all up.
d. Be clear and concise.

3. Which of the following is an example of an assertion?

a. “I believe that fate cannot be altered because it is fixed.”
b. “Fate is an outcome of one’s action.”
c. “I think that anyone can change his own fate.”
d. “For me, fate is only what a fortune teller says.”

4. What is the purpose of the persuasive text in the statement below?

“Please support our children players by buying these raffle tickets.”
a. Create interest
b. Make a change
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 c. Prove something wrong
d. Support cause

5. How does a persuasive text begin?

a. With a clear statement of thesis about the purpose of the text
b. With the reason about the claim
c. With the summary of the claim
d. A question

6. How should the author back up his/her claim or argument?

a. Support
b. Claim
c. Text
d. Argument

7. What is the role of the author in a persuasive text?

a. Tell a story
b. To inform the reader
c. To convince the reader to agree with him/her
d. To share his/her plans

8. Which persuasive technique employ words, like we, you, our and us and make the audience think
the author is talking only to them.
a. Repetition
b. Alliteration
c. Exaggeration
d. Personal pronouns

9. What is the primary purpose of a document that is written to convince readers?

a. Answer question
b. Building goodwill
c. Persuade
d. Inform

10. Which of the following do not describe a persuasive text?

a. Fictional ideas
b. Supporting ideas and arguments
c. Clear organization or structure
d. Thesis statement

11. Which of the following is not a persuasive text?

a. A television advertisement
b. A political speech
c. A political cartoon
d. A photograph of political figure

12. How do the authors share their opinion about an issue through persuasive writing?
a. Share their personal opinion
b. Support their opinion through pieces of evidence
c. Make up fictional informational to trick the reader
d. Share the opinions of others that are similar to theirs

13. What makes an opinion different from a fact?

a. A fact needs the approval of everyone.
b. A fact is something that everyone believes in.
c. An opinion requires factual evidence.
d. An opinion begins with “I believe,” “I think,” among others

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14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good persuasive writing piece?
a. The writer provides strong arguments as support.
b. The writer provides information based on opinions only.
c. The writer entertains the reader with engaging dialogue between characters.
d. The writer uses illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to convince the reader.

15. What is main purpose of a piece of persuasive writing?

a. To entertain a reader
b. To convince a reader
c. To inform the reader
d. To describe a series of events

Prepared by:

Ma. Joan R. Ferrolino

Subject Teacher

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