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I. LEARNING SKILLS:

A. Most Essential Learning Competency

(EN10WC-IVb-14.1.2) Use a variety of informative, persuasive and argumentative writing
techniques

B. Objective/s
1. Define informative, persuasive, and argumentative texts
2. Differentiate informative, persuasive and argumentative texts;
3. Write an informative, persuasive and argumentative text.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

In this lesson, you will be able to apply what you have learned in cohesion and coherence through writing
informative, persuasive and argumentative texts. You will be exposed to more writing activities and learn
more writing techniques that will help enhance your writing skills.

LEARN AND WRITE

Informative text. It is given for the purpose of providing information about a topic to the audience. It is
to give the audience a new understanding or new appreciation of some topics with which they might be
familiar. Paragraph 1 tries to explain the expedition of Neil Armstrong to the moon with the use of unusual
terms or ideas to give description to the subject. It relates the subject directly to the specific purpose and uses
conversational tone e. g. Where was it going? To the moon! which is easy to understand. It also uses specific
descriptive language and creative thinking to make the topic more alive for the audience.

SAMPLE Informative Text

On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Where was it going? To the moon! The crew consisted of Neil Armstrong, Michail Collins, and Buzz
Aldrin. They landed on the moon in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. The moonwalk took place
the following day. On July 21, 1969, at precisely 10:56 EDT, Commander Neil Armstrong emerged
from the spacecraft and took his famous first step onto the moon’s surface and declared, “That’s one
small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” What a glorious moment in human history!

Persuasive text. Persuasive text provides the opportunity to convince someone to adopt a particular
viewpoint. The aim is to inform, educate and convince or motivate an audience to do something. Paragraph 2
is an example of a political campaign which tries to convince the audience to vote for the speaker. It uses
thought provoking, daring and clear opinion. The speaker tries to change audience opinion by providing facts
and evidences. When writing persuasive text, you should speak about something you are knowledgeable
about and can argue your opinion for, as well as objectively discuss counter arguments. It is very common in
ad campaigns where marketing wants to convince you to buy something but it can also be used in several
other situations as well.

SAMPLE Persuasive Text

Are you tired of seeing your paychecks slashed by unjust tax deductions? We work hard to provide
for our families and then wind up only being able to live paycheck to paycheck. If you vote for me, I’ll
 make sure your taxes are lowered and you get the government services that you depend on. Imagine
everything you’ll be able to do with more wiggle room in your monthly income. Cast your vote today.

Argumentative text. Argumentative text tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to
agree with the writer’s point of view. It presents arguments about both sides of an issue. It could be both sides
are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one side is presented more forcefully than the other. This
attempts to be highly persuasive and logical. It usually assumes that the reader disagrees with the writer, but it
should be noted that the reader is no less intelligent than the writer. Hence, argumentative writing should be
written objectively, logically and respectfully.

SAMPLE Argumentative Text

“We’ve become accustomed to a new way of being “alone together”. Technology-enabled, we are
able to be with one another, and also elsewhere, connected to wherever we want to be. We want to
customize our lives. We want to move in and out of where we are because the thing we value most is
control over where we focus our attention. We have gotten used to the idea of being in a tribe of one,
loyal to our own party.” - A dialogue by Sherry Turkle

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks

Practice Task 1: COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Compare and contrast informative, persuasive and argumentative texts through the Venn
Diagram below.

Persuasive
Texts

Argumentative Informative
Texts Texts

Practice Task 2: TRUE OR FALSE

Write TRUE if you agree with the statement and FALSE if you disagree with it. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

_______1. The main purpose of informative writing is to persuade the audience.

_______2. Argumentative writing tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to
agree with the writer’s point of view.
_______3. Persuasive writing is very common in ad campaigns.
_______4. The basic formula of an argumentative writing consists of introductory
paragraph, body, and conclusion.
 _______5. When writing a text, knowing the audience is not necessary.
_______6. Examples and evidences give support to every argument.
_______7. To tell a story is the main purpose of an informative text.
_______8. Thesis statement explains the main idea of the essay.
_______9. In informational writing, you will begin with supporting details.
_______10. A thesis statement appears at the first paragraph of an essay.

Practice Task 3: WRITE FROM A PHOTO

Write a short paragraph based on the picture shown below. Use one from the three text
types (informative, argumentative, persuasive) you learned. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
output and attach it on this Learning Activity Sheet.

B. Assessment:
Read carefully the questions in each item and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write the letter of the most appropriate answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What are the three main parts of an essay?

A. Introduction, Hook, Body
B. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal
C. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
D. The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion
2. What is the purpose of an informative essay?
A. To tell a story
B. To persuade the reader
C. To entertain the readers
D. To provide information, or explain steps in a process
3. In informational writing, you will begin with _________________.
A. Body Paragraph B. Supporting Details
C. Conclusion Paragraph D. Introduction Paragraph
4. When writing an informational text, the next thing you will write after the introduction is?
A. Body Paragraph B. Conclusion C. Evidences D. Introduction
5. To inform means to _________________.
A. give in a form B. take the form
C. give information D. give informal speech
6. A writer uses persuasion attempts to __________________.
A. tell a story
B. teach you how to make or do something
C. influence you to do or believe something
D. inform you about historic or current events
7. What are the components of a persuasive writing?
A. Arguments, Details, Thesis
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
 C. Topic Sentence, Details, Concluding Sentence
D. Introduction, Thesis Statement, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
8. What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
A. to argue B. to inform C. to entertain D. to persuade
9. Where should a thesis statement appear?
A. last paragraph B. first paragraph
C. anywhere in the essay D. first sentence of every paragraph
10. What is a thesis statement?
A. It is a summary of the main idea.
B. It is a general idea of what the essay is about.
C. It is a suggestion that you should read the essay.
D. It is a statement that explains the main idea of an essay.

IV. KEY TO CORRECTION

Practice Task 1 Practice Task 2 Practice Task 3 Assessment

1. FALSE 6. TRUE 1. C 6. C
2. TRUE 7. FALSE 2. D 7. D
Answers may vary 3. TRUE 8. TRUE Answer may vary 3. D 8. D
4. TRUE 9. FALSE 4. A 9. B
5. FALSE 10. TRUE 5. C 10. D

V. REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
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VI. REFERENCES

Self-Learning Module in English 10

Almonte, L. R. et.al. Celebrating Diversity through Literature – Grade 10 English Learner’s Material. Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc. 2015.
Literary Devices Editors. “Argumentative Essay” LiteraryDevices.net. 2013. Accessed June 2020. https://literarydevices.net/argumentative-essay/
Quizizz. “Elements of Persuasive Writing ”. Quizizz.com. Accessed June 2020.
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/56d84632558224210d128819/elements-of persuasive-writing

Congratulations! You have completed your learning adventure!

Goodluck on your next learning journey!
Prepared by: Noted:

BUTCH B. REJUSO GREG V. LETADA

Subject Teacher School Head