English for Academic and Professional

Learning Area Grade Level 12

W2 Quarter
Purposes
2/4 Date
I. LESSON TITLE Kinds of Position Papers
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Write various kinds of position papers
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Writing position Papers
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: 30 mins)
How do you usually feel when you are asked about your opinion on things? For some, they would readily share their views
on matters but others would have hesitations to. Which one can you relate yourself with?

Living in a world, where every single person would like to say something on things, certainly, every opinion matters. In order
for you to have the edge in taking part in the round table of argumentation and express your thoughts on issues that concerns
you, it is important that you make yourself aware on different issues that may have direct or indirect effect on your life or on the
lives of others.

There are times that you need to write your opinion or stand in order for you to share your thoughts and ideas for the purpose
of clarity or even for the mere purpose of self-expression. But in order for your target audience to be clarified on issues and/or
for them to listen to your personal point of view, you need to have to present your thoughts reasonably and convincingly for
them to reconsider or rethink on certain points.

In this lesson, you will learn how to write various kinds of position papers stand on an issue supported by factual evidences .
As you go along this lesson, you will discover how to present convincing arguments in papers and hopefully write a good
position paper at the end of this lesson.
D. Development (Time Frame: 60 mins)
You were taught in the previous years that a position paper presents one side of a debatable opinion about an issue. And its
goal is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and strong. For this reason, you always have to consider your reasons
and the evidences that will back up your arguments in writing a position paper.
Considerations in Writing a Position Paper

The Thesis
The thesis statement is the one that will dictate the direction of your
paper

The Introduction
This part will attract the reader to read your paper or dismiss them if it
does not look appealing. A good introduction will make the reader to
read the entire position paper.
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https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-a-position-paper.html

The references
List the reference material used in your research just in case the reader
needs to confirm something from your points.

https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-a-position-paper.html
You may also opt to visit the link below for more information about the writing position papers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Rc94Jg91w

Writing Effective Position Papers

1. Think in debate mode. You have to choose a side and argue in favor of your point of view.
2. Consider the opposing side. You must consider the other viewpoint and dismantle it in your paper, using
enough details to show that you understand both sides.
 3. Include evidence. Although you are expressing your personal opinion, it must be upheld by references to
specific details — supporting facts, arguments, and quotations — in order to achieve validity.
4. Use vivid verbs, concrete nouns. In a position paper, avoid using the passive voice and words such as
“maybe, perhaps, possibly, etc.” that weaken your argument. Phrases like “in my opinion” are also needless
and sound apologetic instead of certain; if you’re writing the paper, it’s obviously your opinion.
https://www.agnesscott.edu/writingandspeaking/files/documents/
Learning Task 1
Direction: How do you write a good position paper? Write your answers on the space provided below.
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________

E. Engagement (Time Frame: 40 mins)

Learning Task 2
Direction: Think of five (5) problems in your community that you are experiencing at the moment. Fill in the chart with the
information being required.

Issues/Problems Your Opinion

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Remember:
An author who writes a position paper is making an argument which has to be built upon evidence. The structure used to
do this very similar to that used when writing a critical essay.
The classic position paper contains three main elements:
1. An introduction, which identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s position on that issue.
2. The body of the paper, which contains the central argument and can be further broken up into sections: background
information; evidence supporting the author’s position and discussion of both sides of the issue, which addresses and refute
arguments that contradict the author’s position.
3. Conclusion, restating the key points and where applicable, suggesting resolutions to the issue.

Learning Task 3
Direction: Write a four-paragraph essay stating your opinion as to whether community pantries are helpful or not to the
society.
____________________
Title
Paragraph 1: Introduction to the topic and background information
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: Past incidents related to the topic
______________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 3: Current situation
______________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 4: Conclusion
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 30 mins)

(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
Direction: Share your stand on the issues below. Cite factual evidences to support your arguments.
1. What should authorities do to curfew violators?
______________________________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. Should the citizens have the free hand to choose whether they will avail the COVID vaccine or not?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 30 mins)

● Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
In your journal, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below:
I understand that _________________________________________.
I realize that ______________________________________________.
I enjoyed activity ________ because ________________________.
I need to learn more about _________________________.

Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance

Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
✰ - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✔ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8
VII. REFERENCES https://www.agnesscott.edu/writingandspeaking/files/documents/
https://www.aresearchguide.com/write-a-position-paper.htmlpapers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Rc94Jg91w
Prepared by: Checked by: ANDREA C. SEÑADOZA
JOSEFINA M. FABRA CHARITO V. BERNAS