SHS

English for Academic and

Professional Purposes
Quarter 2–Learning Activity Sheet #1

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Analyzing and Presenting Arguments (Modules 1&2)

I. Background Information for Learners

II.
A. There are a lot of problems or issues encountered every day. Most of the time you get involved in
arguments where you need to take a stand. This module will help you analyze the arguments so that
you will know which argument is fact or opinion.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
⚫ Define an argument.
⚫ Identify the major components of an argument.
⚫ Analyze various types of arguments used by writer/s in manifestoes.

B. Whether you are for or against an issue, you must learn how to defend your side. It is not alright to
just go with the flow. You need to make a stand, to speak out so that you can 19 express your opinion
or point of view. Of course, you need to convince others to take your side so that if there are things you
like to find a solution for then you will have allies to help you.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
⚫ Identify the major components of arguments.
⚫ Apply the steps in presenting an argument.
⚫ Defends a stand on an argument/issue by presenting reasonable arguments supported by properly
cited factual evidences

II. Learning Competency:

Analyze the arguments used by the writer/s

III. Activities

Activity 1

Read the article below. Analyze the argument of Jeff Gore in the issue “Is it Time to Ditch the
Penny?”
 Yes In the 1920s, two pennies would buy you a newspaper from a street vendor. These days, people
don’t even bother picking up pennies off the street. The sad fact that a century of initiation has eroded
the value of the penny to the point that they’re no longer useful as a currency; indeed, continuing to
use the penny actually slows down cash transactions. What’s more, the U.S. Mint calculates that the
last eight years, it has cost more than a penny to make a penny, highlighting the silliness of continuing
to produce the coin. At a time when the federal budget is under increasing stress, the government
should not be wasting valuable resources to make a coin that nobody wants. If the penny isn’t useful
as a currency, then why are we still minting it? One reason is that some businesses such as zinc
suppliers, continue to lobby to prevent its elimination. Coins have been used as currency for thousands
of years- they were minted in ancient Greece and Persia- but inflation requires that we periodically
reform our coinage systems. Canada, which has a monetary system very similar to that the United
States, retired its penny in 2012. As one member of the Canadian Parliament’s Senate Finance
Committee noted at the time, the penny “slows down the line of grocery stores and ends up under our
Committee noted at thethe
couches.” Remarkably, time, the penny
penny has been“slows
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lowest-denomination coinstores andfor
the U.S. ends up under
more our
than 150
couches.” Remarkably, the penny has been the lowest-denomination coin the U.S.
years, since the half-penny was discontinued in 1857. A simple way to retire the penny would be the for more than 150
years,
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transactions upwas discontinued
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approach and retire the penny.

-Jeff Gore

Citizens to Retire the U.S. Penny

December 8, 2014

Complete this table. Write your answers in your answer sheet. (Yellow paper / intermediate pad)

Author/Credentials

Author’s Main Claim/

Argument
Claim/Reason 1

Evidence to Support Claim

1 Claim
Claim/Reason 2

Evidence to Support Claim

2
Claim/Reason 3

Evidence to Support Claim

3
Activity 2
Given the issue “Schools should now open back to the “Old Normal” – Face to face, present your
argument. You can choose to be in favor or against the issue. Write your argument in your answer
sheet. Claims: ___________________________________________________________
Evidences:_________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Activity 3 Assessment
A. Multiple Choice.
Write your answer in your answer sheet
. 1. A claim or set of claims with reasons and evidence offered as support. It is a line of
reasoning meant to demonstrate the truth or falsehood of something.
A. Argument
B. Claim
C. Issue
D. Evidence
2. It answers the question “what are you trying to prove?”. It is also a statement that
summarizes the main idea or supports the author’s stand
A. Argument
B. Claim
C. Issue
D. Evidence 14
3. These are materials and resources the arguer uses to convince the audience
A. Argument
B. Claim
C. Issue
D. Evidence
4. Asserts that a condition existed, exists, or will exist and are based on facts or data that are,
or can be verified.
A. Claim of fact
B. Claim of policy
C. Claim of issue
D. Claim of value
5. Attempt to prove that some things are more or less desirable than others.
A. Claim of fact
B. Claim of policy
C. Claim of issue
D. Claim of value
6. Assert that specific policies should be instituted as a solution to problems. The expression
should, must or ought to usually appear in sentence.
A. Claim of fact
B. Claim of policy
C. Claim of issue
D. Claim of value
7. What are the components of an argument?
A. Claim and evidence
B. Claim and issue
C. Claim and policy
D. Claim and value
 8. The following are the type of evidence, EXCEPT
A. Confirmed facts
B. Experts
C. Gossips
D. Personal Experience
9. Which of the following is an example of claim of fact
A. Covid-19 is airborne
B. Covid-19 spreads primarily from person to person
C. Covid-19 can make anyone sick regardless of age, race and ethnicity.
D. Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus in their bodies.
10. Which of the following is an example of claim of policy
A. Covid-19 spread should be stopped.
B. Proper dress code should be worn even during online class.
C. Every teacher should attend webinar for professional development.
D. Everyone should benefit on Social Amelioration Program of government.

III. Reflection:

1. What part of this Learning Activity Sheet have you encountered with
difficulty? Why?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2. What part of this Learning Activity Sheet you learned easily? Why?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

V. References:

MELC Module
Communicate Today English for Academic & Professional Purposes for
Senior High School by: Jessie Saraza BarrotPh.D. and Philippe John
Fresnillo Sipacio

Prepared by:
Carolyn C. Enriquez