Aggressive Driving Should be Avoided

(1)Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently got the public worried.
(2)The National Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as
“the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger
persons or property”. (3)Actions such as running red lights, improper passing,
overtaking on the left, improper lane change, failing to yield, improper turns, running
stop signs, tailgaiting, careless driving and speeding are examples of aggressive
driving.. (4)Such actions are dangerous to other road users. (5)Aggressive driving
should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries and fatalities.

            (6)The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes
crashes. (7)According to NHTSC between 78 percent (excessive speed) and 100
percent (improper passing) of the cases of aggressive driving resulted in traffic crashes
and 96 percent of the drivers cited for “following too closely” or tailgaitng caused
crashes as a result of their aggressive driving. (8)Moreover, “running red light”,
“improper passing”, and “overtaking on the left” topped other categories of aggressive
driving in contributing to traffic crashes.

            (9)Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes

injuries.(10) NHTSC states that the percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive
driving are, in almost all categories of aggressive driving, above 100 percent.
(11)Furthermore, the Department of Highway Safety (DHS) reports that this is due to
the fact that each motor vehicle crash accounts for one or more injuries. (12) It was
found that of the ten categories of aggressive driving, “running red light”, “failing to
yield”, and “running stop signs” are the most serious factors contributing to injuries.

            (13)Yet another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes
fatalities. (14)”Overtaking on the left” appears to be the most important contributing
factor in traffic fatalities as it relates to aggressive driving. (15) “Improper lane change”,
“running stop sign” and “running red light” rank second through four in terms of their
contribution to traffic fatalities (DHS, 2008).

            (16)The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crashes, injuries
and fatalities. (17) Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided. (18)Since the opening
of the North-South Highway, the number of kilometers of roads in the country has
increased by one percent while the number of vehicle miles driven has increased by 35
percent. (19) More cars and more drivers are also on the road, leading to more
aggressive drivers.
 A wonderful and happy day to all of you my dear learners!
 “Education is our license to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare
for it today.” — Malcolm X
 Have you prepared for your future today?
 Don’t worry, just stay in your seats and listen very well coz we’ve got what you need to
obtain your passport.
 This is teacher Cecilyn, your teacher for today.
 So buckle up and let’s go get that license!
 We are now in the 3rd. quarter of our lesson
 I know that you are now very excited to start with a bang, so to start quarter 3 right,
make sure that you are now in your most convenient place where you can listen and
participate with the lesson very well. And also you ,must have the necessary materials
needed for our lesson today such as your notes, paper, pen,and your quarter 3 learning
activity sheet,.
 Do you have them now?
 Seat properly, make sure that you are all wearing your face mask and lets have fun
learning
 Before we start with our lesson, will you will pls. Tell me what can you see on slide?
 Very good! It is a burger.
 Can you describe the burger?
 The burger is composed of 3 parts, which are the upper bun, the fillings (patties,
tomatoes etc.) and the lower bun
 Very good. Do you think the burger would still be complete if I will remove one of its
parts? For example the fillings?
 Yes! It would be incomplete.
 What about this?
 (Show them a video clip of aggressive driver driving aggressively)
 Very good! I am amazed by your thoughts.
 All those things that you have seen has something to do with our lesson for today.
 Present a slide with a burger on the left and the essay entitled aggressive driving on the right.
 Let them analyze and describe its similarities in terms of parts.
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 What is an argumentative essay again?
 Argumentative essay is a type of formal essay that tries to change the readers mind by
convincing the reader to agree with the writers point of view.
 And how are you going to do it?
 You must give the facts straight, these facts and evidences must support your claim and
should came from crdible sources.
 And do you still remember what are the 6 parts or structure of an argumentative essay?
 Brilliant! We have the introduction, author’s claim (thesis statement), body, counter claim,
rebattle and conclusion.
 Wow! Your memory is astonishing
 to some writing is really a difficult task to do
 However, worry not, because I will be here to guide you in creating a wonderful argumenttive
essay today.
 Just stay all ears and writing will be a piece of cake.
 Definition of argumentative essay.
 The goal of argumentative essay is to make an argument using evidences and research to back
up the point rather than dealing with mere thoughts and feelings.
 Now how do we write an argumentative essay.
 All you have to do is to follow the structure, what is it again ( enumerate)
 For you to know what to write on each part, let us discuss each ones content.
 Let start with the inroduction, what do you write an introduction?
 First is the introductory paragraph wherein it inroduces the problem and gives the background
information needed for the argument and thesis statement.
 You must hook the readers interest imediately, do not assumed that your audience is already
familiar with your topic.
 That’s right, the thesis statement is your claim as the writer, it is also the second part of an
argumentative essay
 It is also called as the authors claim which is your opinion or p[osition in an issue
 It is part of an introduction.
 Lets study this example
 Aggressive Driving Should be Avoided
 (1)Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently got the public
worried. (2)The National Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC) defines
aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that
endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property”. (3)Actions such as
running red lights, improper passing, overtaking on the left, improper lane
change, failing to yield, improper turns, running stop signs, tailgaiting, careless
driving and speeding are examples of aggressive driving.. (4)Such actions are
dangerous to other road users. (5)Aggressive driving should be avoided because
it causes crashes, injuries and fatalities.
 What do you think is the thesis statement?
 Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries and
fatalities.
 Is our thesis statement because it contains the stand of the author.
 If you notice in the introductory paragraph, it talks about the background and definition of
aggressive driving which is thAggressive driving should be avoided because it causes
crashes, injuries and fatalities.
 e main topic of the essay, then it is imediately followed by the author’s claim which is the stand
of the author on the topic.remember don’t explain all your evidence in the opening but do make
a strong stand and make it clear what you are discussing.
 Easy,right?
 Let’s move on to the third part which is the body of the essay.it contains the reasons that you
use to support your thesis, the reasons are included in the thesis statement and are supported
with evidences, facts, statistics, personal experiences,or research.these will be the backbone of
your arguments, remember each reason will be included in one paragraph, listen to this
example for better understanding.
 First part of the body
 6)The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes crashes.
(7)According to NHTSC between 78 percent (excessive speed) and 100 percent
(improper passing) of the cases of aggressive driving resulted in traffic crashes

 Second part of the body

(9)Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes injuries.

(10) NHTSC states that the percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive
driving are, in almost all categories of aggressive driving, above 100 percent

 Third part of the body.

aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes fatalities. (14)”Overtaking on

the left” appears to be the most important contributing factor in traffic fatalities as
it relates to aggressive driving.
 There you go, did you listen well?
 Let’s see, what are the 3 effects of aggressive driving?
 That’s great, they are crashes, injuries, and fatalities, you really listened well.If you have noticed,
these 3 effects mentioned are also mentioned in the thesis statement which is found in the
introduction.to remind you, our thesis statement again is,
Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries and
fatalities.
Therefore the effects were only elaboarated in each paragraph supported by
facts and research.
 Are you still with me, grade 10?
 Let’s move on to the last 3 parts of argumentative essay, they are the counter claim, rebattle and conclusion.
 To a basic essay, this 3 parts are only called the conclusion.why? because it is a paragraph that restate your
thesis and sumarizes the arguments you made in your body paragraph,rather than introducing new facts or
more arguments, a good conclusion will apeal to the audience emotions, so why is there a need for a
counter claim?
 Yah right, it is because your reader might bring up something to disagree with your p;osition, then this will
serve as your claim or reason, after which the rebattle immediately follows the counterclaim , this is your
response to the counter claim, this negates or disagree to the counter claimgiven, in this part you should
have the last word by giving a concrete part of evidence to strenthen your claim. To make it a lot simpler the
counter claim and the rebattle are both parts of the conclusion.
 Can you still follow?
 Marvelous!
 Here’s the example of the last 3 parts.
 (16)The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crashes, injuries
and fatalities. (17) Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided. (18)Since the
opening of the North-South Highway, the number of kilometers of roads in the
country has increased by one percent while the number of vehicle miles driven
has increased by 35 percent. (19) More cars and more drivers are also on the
road, leading to more aggressive drivers.
 And that’s it, those are the parts or structure of argumentative essay.just follow the structure and nothing will
go wrong.
 This time since you already know what to write in each part, I also want you to use of the language features
of an argumentative text . I know you have gone through this topicm so it will be a lot easier for you.What
are these again?
 They are the uses of modals like, should, must, may , might, will, and more
 #2 the use of conjunctions or connectives such as because, although, on the other hand , therefore, in order
that, and as much as, etc.
 And number 3, the use of implicit and explicit language, and we are almost done with the discussion
 Ok, before we proceed on your output for today, let me give you some key tips in writing your argumentative
essay, so to help you do it perfectly, I suggest you to take down notes so you wont forget.
 Are you ready?
 Here are your additional key tips.
 1. Focus, its important to stay focus, be clear in your thesis and home in on claims that directly supports that
thesis.
 2. Be rational, its important that your claims and evidence be based in facts not just opinion.
 3. Strong conclusion and by suggesting a picture of a world in which your argument and action are ignored,
this increases the impact of your argument and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
 Create a strong thesis, this is the foundation on whcic your essay is built so it needs to be strong and well
reasoned
 5. Follow the characteristics of a good argumentative essay religiously that we discuss in quarter 2.
 Do u stll know those?
 Those sre
 Present and explain the issue or case gives reasons and support these reasons to prove its point, and
reputes proves wrong opposing arguments.
 And there you have it, grade 10 learners.
 And now to check your understanding, lets have a short comprehension check up by identifying if the
statement about argumentative essay is true or false.write your answers on your notebook.
 I’ll give you 5 seconds in each number.
 Are you up for it.
 Flash the activity one by one with a timer
 All right, your time is up, now lets check your answers and I want u to be very honest in checking your
answers.
 1. True
 2. True
 3. True
 4. False
 5. True
 Did you get all the correct answers.
 Im sure you got very good scores today because you ‘re all very eager to learn.
 Well done my daer learners. A round of applause to all of you, (applause sound)keep it up
 This time since you were able to identify the true and false in the basics of writing an argumentative essay ,
I think you are now prepared to do your final task for today. And that is writing your own argumentative
essay.
 Are you ready to give it a try.
 Excellent, I can feel your excitement, wow!
 So here is the direction: choose one from the list of topics and compose your own argumentative essay.use
1 whole sheet of paper or bond paper for this,here are your choices for your topic,
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 Allright, among the given choices choose the best topic that you would like to write on and you are
knowleagble about. Don’t forget to give your work a title..
 Ill give you 10 sec. to chooser your topic, and your timer starts now.
 Alright, I hope that you were able to choose the topic of your choice, after choosing your topic you are now
ready to draft the structure of your argumentative essay that wwill serve as your guide in writing your final
essay . since writing requires more time, once again I would like you to work on it on your own phase
together with the other enhancement activities on your slm. Once more there is no need to worry, just
follow the structiure and tips and you are good to go, you can do it, believe in your self . best of luck grae 10
learners.
 If you have other clarifications or questions , feel free to reach out so I can help you.
 Thank you dear students for staying with me. I hope you have learned a lot today.
 This is your teacher, saying if any of you feels lost in the phase odf dpooubt and uncertainty or the pressure
of starting a new don’t rush, take a deep breath, remember you can find that any momemnt can turn into an
opportunity, life goes on , let live on and keep on learning. Have a wonderful day everyone and until next
time.