ENGLISH 10

WEEK 2 - THIRD QUARTER

Name: _________________________________________ Grade &Section: ______
Teacher: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative
writing techniques

Objectives

• Comprehend and explain the concept of informative writing

techniques;
• Draw thesis statement and arrange the given informative
essay in order; and
• Write an informative essay.

Let’s Understand

Informative writing is meant to inform the reader about a specific topic,

which can range from an idea to a belief system, process, procedure, or historical
event.

The informative writing definition is precisely what its name implies – writing that
is designed to inform the reader about a given topic. Informative writing, which is
sometimes called expository or explanatory writing, uses evidence and information
from credible sources to support a focused and logical explanation of the topic
at hand. The informative writing style demands that you thoroughly educate the
reader on the given topic without including your own opinions.

Choosing a Topic for Informative Writing

Essay writing can be a challenging task- although it becomes somewhat easier

when you can pick your own topic.

Here are the tips to help you choose a good topic for your Informative Essay:

▪ Start with your interest. Brainstorm some areas that you find yourself
particularly interested in, and then see if you can pick something from your
brainstorms that you think would be suitable for your informative writings.
▪ Think about a topic that will give you a good advantage.
▪ Select a topic you know well. Think about a topic you are passionate about
and something you are willing to write about.
▪ Can you provide background details on your selected topic?

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Where to Get New Informative Essay Topic Ideas

If inspiration has abandoned you and your essay is due the following day, you will
need

some help getting ideas for an essay topic. Here are some that you can use to have
ideas.

1. Get familiar with blog. Search and read the blogs to get full picture of the
potential articles hold for your own inspiration.
2. Visit the library. Most libraries also have magazine sections. You can use these
to get some ideas since its edited by professionals who know how to grab the
attention of the audience. You can utilize some e-libraries now since COVID 19
happened.
3. Create your own mix.
(https://www.artsyqr.com/helping-you-with-choosing-a-topic-for-your-informative-essay/)

The Structure of an Informative Essay

When it comes to structure, an informative essay follows the same basic

principles as argumentative writing. The main difference between the two is the
purpose. While an argumentative essay is designed to persuade the reader to agree
with the position argued in its claim, an informative essay’s sole purpose is to educate
the reader.

Structure your informative essay using multiple paragraphs that follow a logical
order and include relevant information that is properly cited. The introductory
paragraph should include a general introduction to the topic followed by a clear
thesis statement that will serve as the road map for the rest of the essay. Each body
paragraph should include a topic sentence that addresses the specific subtopic of
that paragraph followed by at least two pieces of relevant evidence from reliable
sources that are properly cited. End each body paragraph with at least two or three
sentences that clearly show how the evidence presented in the lines above relate to
and support the thesis statement.

The Thesis Statement in Informative Writing

The thesis statement is arguably the most critical component of your

informative writing because the entire essay is built around it. A thesis statement is
comprised of one or two sentences that clearly address the question in the writing
prompt. An effective thesis statement is precise and lets the reader know what to
expect in the rest of the essay.

While the thesis statement is designed as a road map of sorts for the reader,
you do not want to make it too obvious either. This means that you should not use “this
essay will explain” as part of your thesis statement. Instead, write a sentence that
explains it without such obvious forewarning. For instance, if you were writing an
informative essay about recycled art, you might use a thesis statement that says,
“Recycled art gives garbage new life and allows artists to express themselves in

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unique ways.” Based on this thesis statement, the reader can reasonably infer that the
first body paragraph will include details and examples that explain how recycled art
gives garbage new life and that the second body paragraph will focus on explaining
how recycled art allows artists to express themselves in unique ways.

Features of Informative Writing

The key feature of informative writing is unbiased information about a given

topic that is presented in a way that helps the reader truly understand the subject. It
uses language that is easy to comprehend, and if technical terms are included, clear
definitions and explanations of those terms are also included.

When educating readers about a given topic, it is important to only include the
most relevant and essential details. Informative writing uses a variety of sentence
structures to keep the reader from getting bored, and ideas are organized in a way
that makes sense. Each body paragraph should focus on explaining a single idea that
was introduced in the thesis statement and that develops the topic in a logical
manner.

The concluding paragraph in an informative essay or article should summarize

the main points made throughout the essay and should also restate the thesis
statement in a new way. Never introduce new evidence in the conclusion. New
evidence only belongs in the body paragraphs where it can be properly explained.
(https://www.theclassroom.com/informative-writing-techniques-7929529.html)

Essay Writing Steps

✔ Select an appropriate topic.

✔ Research and gather ideas about the subject. See what you already know
about the subject as you uncover other areas you still need to research.
✔ Make a list of these important facts. Be sure all the facts are accurate. This is a
good time to craft your thesis statement as well as a topic sentence for each
fact you would like to include.
✔ Create an outline that will organize your facts in a logical way. After this, you
will be ready to make your first draft.
✔ Write your essay based on the outline you have created. Ensure that one
section naturally flows into the next.
✔ Proofread and edit your work. Editing is an important step for any writing
project. Reading your essay out loud will help you notice areas where your
writing may be unclear or awkwardly worded.
✔ If possible, have someone else read your essay and offer their ideas for
improvement. Of course, do not forget to pay attention to grammar,
punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and other errors as well.

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 Let’s Apply

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Draw a thesis statement based on the given main idea and supporting
details by reducing the supporting details into a subordinate construction.

Example:

Main Idea: Air pollution threatens man’s survival.

Supporting Details: a. Factories irresponsibly emit quantities of lead, sulfur, and other
gases.

b. Farmers unscrupulously use chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

c. Housewives carelessly dump household garbage.

Thesis Statement: Air pollution threatens man’s survival because factories irresponsibly
emit quantities of lead, sulfur, and other gases; farmers unscrupulously use chemical
pesticides and fertilizers; and housewives carelessly dump household garbage.

1. Cultural diversity, if properly regarded and treated, is the country’s source of

strength.
a. It offers variety of approaches to challenges and opportunities.
b. It evolves a variety of adapted strategies.
c. It identifies a variety of ways to communicate and interact with the world.

Thesis Statement:

2. Ecological concerns are the government’s biggest challenge.

a. Water is mismanaged, wasted, and polluted.
b. Food security is worsened by the conversion of rice lands to golf courses,
malls, and subdivisions.
c. Population continues to expand.
d. The state of the world’s ocean is appalling.

Thesis Statement:

3. There are four suggested ways of proper solid waste disposal.

a. Bringing back all recyclables to factories.
b. Converting all food and animal wastes into compost.
c. Converting of garden wastes and construction debris into charcoal.
d. Shredding of rubber tires for mixing with asphalt.

Thesis Statement:

4. Enzyme supplementation is vital to human health.

a. It helps in converting the food we eat into chemical structures that can pass
through all the membranes.

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 b. It aids in converting prepared food into muscles, flesh, bones, nerves, and
glands.
c. It works with the liver to store excess food for future energy and building
needs.

Thesis Statement:

(Winning Strategies for Study, Thinking, and Writing Skills pp. 179-180)

Let’s Analyze!

ACTIVITY 2

Part I: True or False

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write a “T” if the statement is true
and “F” if the statement is false.

_____1. The concluding paragraph in an informative essay or article should

summarize the main points made throughout the essay and should also restate
the thesis statement in a new way.

_____2. The introductory paragraph should include a general introduction to

the topic followed by a clear thesis statement that will serve as the road map
for the rest of the essay.

_____3. An informative essay is a type of writing in which the writer tries to

convince the audience that his or her opinion is valid.

_____4. A thesis statement consists of three or more sentences that clearly

address the question in the writing prompt.

_____5. An informative essay uses language that is easy to comprehend, and

if technical terms are included, clear definitions and explanations of those
terms are also included.

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 Let’s Evaluate!

Directions: Arrange the parts of the essay in logical order. It should start
from introduction to conclusion. Rewrite your answer on a clean sheet of paper.

What Makes a Speech?

In any speech, all these appeals- logical, emotional, and ethical- work
together to convince the audience.
When using the ethical appeal, the speaker must strike the audience as
a sensible, good person if they are to believe his message.
In addition to logic, emotional appeal is a powerful means of swaying
people, especially groups.
Most rhetoricians agree that any argument must be based on logic;
that is, it must appeal to the intellect of the listeners.
Speeches are not magic. They are not some combination of sorcery
and show business. In fact, to win support from an audience, a speaker may
use three major appeals: logical, emotional, and ethical.

(Winning Strategies for Study, Thinking, and Writing Skills)

Let’s Create!

Goal: Your goal is to write an informative essay about COVID-19 Pandemic

and its impact on your family and community.

Role: You are a Guest Essayist in Time Magazine.

Audience: A family member, a friend/neighbor

Situation: You are tasked to write an informative essay to inform and raise
awareness on the impact of COVID 19 Pandemic to your family and
community.

Product Performance: A well-written informative essay

Standards and Criteria for Success: Your work will be rated using a rubric.