Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SOUTHERN LEYTE
BONTOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SAN RAMON, BONTOC, SOUTHERN LEYTE

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

English

Quarter 3
MODULE 1
Address: San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
School Email add: bontocnhs@deped.gov.ph
 What I
Need to
Topic
Know
Writing an Argumentative Essay.

Most Essential Learning

Competency
Compose an Argumentative Essay. (EN10WC-IIh-13)
Enabling
Objectives
As learners of this LAS, you are expected to:
 identify the different parts and elements of an argumentative
essay; and
 write and argumentative essay.
Concept
Note: This Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) is made for you to learn
the first competency in Grade 10 English. This LAS will help you on how
to write an argumentative essay. Specifically, the parts and elements of
an argumentative essay will be discussed. Lastly, you will try to write an
argumentative essay.

What I
Know
Direction: Tell whether the statement is true or false. Write T if it is true,
and F if it is false. Place you answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. An argumentative essay presents one side of an issue.

2. An argumentative essay has three parts- introduction, body, and
conclusion.
3. The claim is also known as the main thesis of the essay.
4. The body states the claim of an argumentative essay.
5. The opposite view that challenges the claim is known as rebuttal.
6. The purpose of the conclusion is to provide more arguments that will
support your stand.
7. Facts and statistics are examples of evidence.
8. The introduction states the context of the topic.
9. Every supporting detail should be explained thoroughly.
10.You may fabricate the evidence you present.

What Is
it
How do
you The writer of an argumentative essay aims to convey and defend an
opinion or stand by supporting it with truthful, factual, and relevant
write an
evidence in order to convince others to accept or agree with his or her
ideas.

Argume
A good argument has the following elements: claim, evidence,
counterclaim, and rebuttal.
ntative
Following the basic structure of an essay, the introduction of an
Essay?
argumentative essay, aside from containing the hook and the context,
states the claim or the main thesis or position of the essay.

The body presents the following:

 evidence, or the reasons, facts, statistics, examples, or statements
from experts, studies, or other sources to support the claim;
 counterclaim, or opposing or contrary view that challenges or
offsets the claim; and
 rebuttal, or the statement of arguments that negate or disprove the
counterclaim.

The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay with the
purpose of stirring and leaving ideas, thoughts, or feelings for the reader
to think about.
Below are sample outlines of an argumentative essay.

Outline #1
I. Introduction
 A. Thesis
B. Context

II. Body Paragraph 1

A. Supporting Reason 1 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation for Supporting Reason 1

III. Body Paragraph 2

A. Supporting Reason 2 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation for Supporting Reason 2

IV. Body Paragraph 3

A. Supporting Reason 3 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation for Supporting Reason 3

V. Body Paragraph 4
A. Counterargument against thesis
1. Reasons/Conclusion of counterargument
2. Response to counterargument

VI. Conclusion

Outline #2
I. Introduction
A. Thesis
B. Context

II. Body Paragraph 1

A. Supporting Reason 1 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation/reasons for Reason 1
2. Counterargument against Reason 1
3. Response to counterargument

III. Body Paragraph 2

A. Supporting Reason 2 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation/reasons for Reason 2
2. Counterargument against Reason 2
3. Response to counterargument

IV. Body Paragraph 3

 A. Supporting Reason 3 (sub conclusion)
1. Explanation/reasons for Reason 3
2. Counterargument against Reason 3
3. Response to counterargument

V. Conclusion

Outline #3 (more detailed, as in a longer paper)

I. Introduction
A. General Context
B. Thesis

II. Body Paragraph 1

A. Supporting Reason 1 (sub conclusion)
1. Specific Context for Supporting Reason 1
2. Explanation of or reasons for this supporting reason
(reasons for sub conclusion)

III. Body Paragraph 2

A. Supporting Reason 2 (sub conclusion)
1. Specific Context for Supporting Reason 2
2. Explanation of or reasons for this supporting reason
(reasons for sub conclusion)

IV. Body Paragraph 3

A. Supporting Reason 3 (sub conclusion)
1. Specific Context for Supporting Reason 3
2. Explanation of or reasons for this supporting reason
(reasons for sub conclusion)

V. Body Paragraph 4
A. Counterargument 1 against thesis
1. Specific Context for counterargument 1
2. Response to counterargument 1

VI. Body Paragraph 5

A. Counterargument 2 against thesis
1. Specific Context for counterargument 2
2. Response to counterargument 2
 VII. Body Paragraph 6
A. Counterargument 3 against thesis
1. Specific Context for counterargument 3
2. Response to counterargument 3

VIII. Conclusion

Sample
I. Introduction Argume
A. Thesis: Every college-level student must study abroad during
ntative
their undergraduate years. They will learn more in that
semester abroad than any other academic year.
Essay
B. Context: Much of our most important learning takes place
outside the classroom.

II. Body Paragraph 1Outline

A. Supporting Reason 1: Students who study abroad are more
likely to be accepted into the graduate degree program of
their choice.
B. Explanation for Supporting Reason 1: 90% of students who
studied abroad got into their first or second graduate school.

III. Body Paragraph 2

A. Supporting Reason 2: Studying abroad makes a student a
more desirable candidate for their dream job.
B. Explanation for Supporting Reason 2: 97% of students who
study abroad find employment within 12 months of
graduation.

IV. Body Paragraph 3

A. Supporting Reason 3: Students who study abroad will be
better-equipped to succeed in the workplace, thanks to their
broadened worldview.
B. Explanation for Supporting Reason 3: 25% of students
abroad have higher starting salaries.

V. Body Paragraph 4
A. Counterargument against thesis
 1. Reasons/Conclusion of counterargument: Studying
abroad costs too much money.
2. Response to counterargument: Take a look at your
financial aid statement. How much does it cost to be a
student your university for a semester? Include tuition,
housing, textbooks, transportation, and meal plan.
Compare with the cost of studying and living elsewhere.

VI. Conclusion
Summary: Studying abroad will have long-lasting, positive
implications on your future as an academic profession. New
windows of opportunity will be flung open the moment you
board on the plane. Why not make an appointment with the
study abroad center at your university? You have nothing to
lose by starting a conversation today.

What’s
more
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is the main thesis or position of the essay.

a. claim
b. counterclaim
c. rebuttal

2. It is the opposing view that offsets the main thesis of the

argumentative essay.
a. claim
b. counterclaim
c. rebuttal

3. It contains the hook that will entice the reader to read the essay.
a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion
 4. An argumentative essay writer aims to his or her stand.
a. undermine
b. withdraw
c. justify

5. In writing an argumentative essay, you should avoid .

a. using news articles
b. using reliable sources
c. using emotional language

assessm
ent
Choose one of the five topics then create an outline for an argumentative
essay.

List of Topics:

a. The government is doing an excellent job in dealing with the

pandemic.
b. The government should raise the minimum wage.
c. The government should spend more money on education than other
social services.
d. The government should have less control of the private companies
and affairs.
e. The government should require those who earn more to pay higher
taxes.

Reference
Santiago, AJ V. English Quarter 3-Module 1 Writing an Argumentative
Essay. Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., 2021.