English- Grade 10

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YOUR KEY TO ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Identify key structural elements and language features of an argumentative
text

B. Objective/s
Identify the key structural elements of an argumentative text:
1. statement of position
2. arguments
3. Reinforcement of the statement of position

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

It is a serious mistake to
replace libraries with tablets.
Study shows that using tablets
retains 20% less information
and causes health problems.
Libraries make the community
connected because it can be a
room for quiet interaction. So
don’t close the libraries!

Argument clipart from https://www.subpng.com/png-mhit9r/

Study the comic above. What does the speaker think? What are his reasons? How did he
end his argument?
Your answers to the questions make up the elements of an argument. In this lesson, you
will determine the key structural elements in writing an argumentative text.
Argumentative text is a type of writing that requires a writer to defend a stand or belief
on a topic using sound reasoning, persuasion, and evidence (facts and statistics).
In developing an argument, you are proving your readers that what you say regarding
your beliefs and position is logically valid and acceptable. It also has to appeal to reason,
ethics, and emotion.

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Key Structural Elements of an Argumentative Text:
1. Statement of Position- this part typically answers the question: “What do I think?”
The topic is introduced and your position or stand is made clear. You need: a strong
opening sentence to provoke your readers’ interest and attention
● an overview of your argument (thesis statement) on the topic and the points that you
will make. Key words: Introduction/ Exposition/ Preview on the topic
2. Arguments- the points that you want to present. This typically answers the question: “Why
do I think so?”
● Begin each paragraph with a key statement or general statement.
● Give supporting reasons.
● Make a new point in the next paragraphs then support them as the text progresses.
Key words: Body/ Supporting details/Presentation
3. Reinforcement of the Statement of Position- the summary of your arguments. This
typically answers the question: “How do I know this is the case?”
● Review your main points and state your claims strongly.
● You could make a statement of what you could see as a solution to the problem or
what might happen if the problem is not solved.
● Make a strong call or plea for action, or invite your readers to refute your argument.
Key words: Summary/ Conclusion /Call for Action
If you look into the comic presentation above, the following are the examples for the
key structural elements of an argumentative text:
Statement of Position. It is a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. (Said statement
answers the question: What does the speaker think?)
Arguments. Study shows that using tablets retains 20% less information and causes health
problems. Libraries make the community connected because it can be a room for quiet
interaction. (These statements answer the question: What are the speaker’s reasons?)

Reinforcement of the Statement of Reason- So don’t close the libraries! (This statement
shows how he ended his argument.)
Now that you understand clearly the key elements of an argumentative text, you are now
ready to do the following tasks.

III. ACTIVITIES

A. Practice Tasks

Practice Task 1: Study the short argumentative text below. Then identify or pick out
the lines that reflect the three key elements of an argumentative text by writing the answers
on your answer sheet.

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 Aggressive Driving Should be Avoided

Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently got the public worried.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as the
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driving and speeding are examples of aggressive driving. Such actions are dangerous to other
road users. Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries, and
fatalities.
The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is because it causes
crashes. 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 tailgaiting caused crashes as a result of their
aggressive driving. Moreover, “running red light,” “improper passing,” and “overtaking on the
left” topped other categories of aggressive driving in contributing to traffic crashes.
Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes injuries. NHTSC
states that the percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive driving are, in almost all
categories of aggressive driving, above 100 percent.
Aggressive driving also causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left” appears to be the
most important contributing factor in traffic fatalities as it relates to aggressive driving.
“Improper lane change,” “running stop sign,” and “running red light” rank second through four
in terms of their contribution to traffic fatalities.
The above evidence shows that aggressiveness driving causes crash injuries and
fatalities. Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided. Since the opening on 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. More cars and more drivers
are also on the road leading to more aggressive drivers.
Source:http://learnenglishessay.blogspot.com/2011/12/argumentative-
essay.html
Practice Task 2:
1. What is the statement of position in the argumentative text?
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2. Write down three reasons why aggressive driving should be avoided. Write your explanation
opposite each shape.

Reason 1
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Reason 2
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Reason 3
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3. Was there a reinforcement of the statement of position? Pick out the line that states it.
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Practice Task 3:
From the same argumentative essay, identify the key structural elements by rewriting the
essential statements in the box. Use your own words in not more than three sentences.
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SHOULD BE AVOIDED

Statement of Position:
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Arguments:_______________________________________________
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Reinforcement of the Statement of Position:

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B. Assessment: Identify the key structural elements of the argumentative text below
by filling the outline.

Mobile Phones Should Be Banned While Driving

The risk of getting into a car accident while talking on a mobile phone while driving
is growing as the number of mobile phone subscribers increases. Engaging in a phone
conversation on a mobile phone while driving distracts the brain and delays reaction times
which are more likely to cause drivers to swerve between lanes, slow down and miss
important signs. Mobile phones should be banned while driving because they are risky.

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 An Australian study conducted in 2005, estimated that the risk of a collision when
using a mobile phone was four times higher than the risk when a mobile phone was not
being used. 456 drivers who owned phones, were involved in crashes. By collecting these
drivers’ mobile phone records, scientists determined those who made telephone calls just
before the time of the crash. Case crossover analysis of mobile phone habits enabled the
scientists to calculate the increase in risk. Even hands-free devices were not that safer.
An earlier study in 2003, integrated data from questionnaires, mobile phone
companies and crash records kept by the police. It found that the overall relative risk (RR)
of having an accident for mobile phone users when compared to non-mobile phone users
averaged 1.38 across all groups. The RR was then adjusted for kilometers driven per year
and other crash exposures. When this was done RR was 1.11 for men and 1.21 for women.
The study also revealed that increased mobile phone use correlated with an increase in RR.
However, there are some objections to the call for the ban of mobile phone use while
driving. According to the Associated Press, CTIA – The Wireless Association, a mobile
phone trade group in America, objected to a complete ban. Its vice-president, John Walls,
is reported as saying, “ we think that you can sensibly and safely use a mobile phone to
make a brief call.”
Although there are objections, there is sufficient evidence to prove that using a
mobile phone while driving is risky. Using a mobile phone while driving, taxes the cognitive
skills of the brain at the expense of driving. The vast majority of drivers have no idea that
using the mobile phone while driving is risky.
Source: Retrieved September 13, 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_ phones_and_driving). Mobile phones and driving
safety.)

Mobile Phones Should Be Banned While Driving

I. Statement of Proposition
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II. Arguments
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III. Reinforcement of the Statement of Position
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IV. REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
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V. REFERENCES
Almonte L., et.al.(2015).Celebrating Diversity through World Literature-Grade 10. English Learner’s
Material. Pasig City. Rex Book Store, Inc.
Argument clipart. Retrieved June 16, 2021 from https://www.subpng.com/png-mhit9r/
Asuncion, T. Q.(2021, January 23). English 10 Quarter 2 Week 2: Key Structural Elements and
Language Features of an Argumentative Text. YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2021 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HywMVTvNGc
Learn English Essay.Blogspot.com.Retrieved June 10, 2021 from
http://learnenglishessay.blogspot.com/2011/12/argumentative-essay.html

Congratulations! You have completed your learning adventure!

Good luck on your next learning journey!

Prepared by:

LISA L. PEŇAFLOR
Marcial O. Raňola Memorial School, Albay Division

Quality Assured by:

NIDA O. BERNALDEZ, EPS-English, Legazpi City Division

MAI ANNE D. RONDOLA, EPS-English, Albay Division

ANGELICA L. ZUŇIGA, MT-II

APHRODITE A. BECHAYDA, T-III

SANCHO M. BOLAÑOS JR., Teacher II

ANALYN D. LOGRONIO, Teacher I

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VI. ANSWER KEY

Practice Task 2:
1. Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
2.

Accdg. to NHTSC, between 78% (excessive speed) and 100

Reason 1 % (improper passing) resulted in traffic crashes.
Causes
crashes

NHSTC states that the percentages of the injuries are almost

Reason 2
Causes
100 %.
Injuries

Aggressive driving such as overtaking on the left, improper

Reason 3
change, running stop sign and running red light contributes to
Causes
fatalities
traffic fatalities.

3. The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crash injuries and fatalities.
Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided.
Practice Task 3:
Answers vary.
Assessment
Possible Answers

Mobile Phones Should Be Banned While Driving

I. Statement of Proposition
Mobile phones should be banned while driving because they are risky.
II. Arguments
1. In an Australian study conducted in 2005, there was four times higher risk of a
collision when using mobile phones while driving. A number of 456 drivers who owned mobile
phones were involved in crashes.
2. In an earlier study in 2003, the relative risk (RR) of having accidents using mobile
phones was higher than those non-mobile phone users.
3. Despite the objections to call for the ban of using mobile phones, John Walls, vice-
president of the Associated Press, CTIA – The Wireless Association says that one can
sensibly and safety use mobile phones to make a brief call.
III. Reinforcement of the Statement of Position
There is sufficient evidence to prove that using a mobile phone while driving is risky.

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