LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS IN ENGLISH 10
QUARTER 2 – WEEK 4
NOTE: The key concepts for this lesson will be
sent to our group chat, so be sure to read and
comprehend them before going through the given
activities below.
Prepared by:
Identifying Key Structural Elements and
Language
DANIEL Features
M. ALON
of an Argumentative Text
Subject Teacher
Activity 1: Choose from any of the prompts listed
below. Then,
accomplish the activity sheet provided.
Prompts:
a. Is cheating getting better or worse in schools?
b. Should high school students be drug tested?
c. Is modular learning better than face to face
learning?
d. Should video games be considered as sport?
e. Is federalism better than democratic type of
government?
Step 1: DECIDE WHAT YOU THINK
Yes: No: _____
On the lines below, write a sentence expressing
the point of view you will argue in your essay.
Step 2: FIND YOUR SUPPORT
Identify pieces of evidence that support your
opinion. List at least three supporting details.
Step 3: ACKNOWLEDGE THE OTHER SIDE
Summarize the strongest arguments of those who
disagree on the issue.
Activity 2.A: Identify whether each statement is True
(T) or False (F). Write T for True. Otherwise, write
F. Write your answers in your notebooks.
1. The purpose of argument in writing is to
inform readers toward a certain point of view, or
opinion.
2. An argument is a reasoned opinion
supported and explained by hearsays.
3. To argue, in writing, is to advance
knowledge and ideas in a positive way.
4. A thesis that expresses the opinion of the
writer in more specific terms is better than one that is
vague.
Noted by:
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5. It is essential that you Principal
not only IIaddress
counterarguments but also do so respectfully.
6. It is also helpful to establish the limits of
your argument and what you are trying to accomplish
through a denial statement.
7. To persuade a skeptical audience, you will
need to use a wide range of evi- dence.
8. Scientific studies, opinions from experts,
historical precedent, statistics, personal anecdotes,
and current events are all types of evidences that you
might use in explaining your point.
9. Make sure that your word choice and
writing style is appropriate for both your subject and
you.
10. You should let your reader know your
bias, but do not let that bias blind you to the primary
components of good argumentation: sound,
thoughtful evidence and respectfully and reasonably
addressing opposing ideas.
Activity 2B: Identify whether each statement is True
(T) or False (F). If true, write T, otherwise, replace
the underlined idea with the correct one.
1. You should be mindful of the use of I in your
writing because it can make your argument sound
more biased than it needs to.
2. Opinions are statements that can be proven using
objective data.
3. Facts are personal views, or judgments, that cannot
be proven.
4. In writing, you want to strike a balance between
credible facts and authoritative opinions.
5. Qualitative visuals present data graphically.
6. Adding visual elements to a persuasive argument
can often strengthen its persuasive effect.
7. The purpose of using quantitative visuals is to
make logical appeals to the audience.
8. Acknowledging points of view different from your
own also has the effect of fostering more credibility
between you and the audience.
9. Quantitative visuals present images that appeal to
the audience’s emotions.
10. The introduction summarizes the main argument
and reinforces your the- sis.

Activity 3: EASY ESSAY. Using your draft in Activity

1, write your final argumentative essay in a short-
sized bond paper.