NICOLE ANNE N.

MANGAHAS 11-KEATS

REVIEW:
In a democratic society like ours, people opinions are valued. Our government
leaders, as citizens representatives, have the responsibility of knowing how their
constituents feel about the problems in society. As different opinions are heard,
leaders can come up with solutions that will be of the greatest benefit to the
greatest number of people.
Was there ever a time when you wanted to express your side on an issue, but you
could not?
What hindered you from sharing your position?

Yes, there was a moment when I desperately wanted to voice my viewpoint on

a topic but couldn't. What hindered me? Because I was young at the time, I
was unable to communicate my views, and I believed that if I did, they would
simply ignore me and my viewpoint. Even though I'm eager, I'm afraid that
no one will accept my viewpoint on that particular problem, and I'm the type
of person who would rather remain silent than be heard.

ACTIVITY
Direction: Explain what Position paper is based on your understanding. It will be
10 points.

A Position Paper is to convince the audience that the opinion presented is

valid and worth listening to. It typically presents an arguable opinion about
an issue typically that of the author or a specified person. It is also called an
Argumentative paper or a manifesto. That’s my understanding about Position
Paper.
EVALUATION:
Direction: Read and analyze the sample below by answering the questions that
follow.

Analysis Questions:
1. What is the issue taken up in the position paper?
-The issue that taken up in the Position Paper is the controversial one and
debatable. Use evidence to support your position, such as statistical evidence
or dates and events.

2. What is the writer’s claim or thesis on the issue?

- The writer’s claim or thesis on the issue is Paper bags are more
environment friendly than conventional plastic bags.

3. What reasons are given to support this claim?

- The reasons given to support this claim are “Paper is natural, plastic is
synthetic.” “Paper bags degrade easily; plastic, we are told, stay in the
environment for many years”

4. What kinds of support are given for the reasons?

- Comparison is the kind of support given for the reason.

5. What counterarguments are presented? How

are these refuted?
- The counterargument is that "all of these are just myths." And everyone
who cares enough to to basic Internet research can find out what is science
actually proves " The website "All About Bags" backs up these claims.

6. Do you find the position paper convincing? Why

or why not?
- of course, I find position paper convincing. Why? Because it serve to convey
knowledge and understanding of an issue, provide facts to aid in decision-
making, or present a professional viewpoint.