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University of San Jose-Recoletos

Junior High School Department


S.Y. 2022-2023

ACTIVITY 2: PERSUASIVE OR NOT?

Name: Nicole Kimberly Dy Grade 10 – St. Augustine

Directions: To check your knowledge about persuasive writing, read and answer each question
carefully and honestly.

Put a check mark on the column that corresponds to your


answer for each question.
YES NO

1. Does a persuasive speech make a claim about a topic?

2. Does a persuasive speech focus on one or two major issues


which are described thoroughly?

3. Does a persuasive speech speech have reasons to support the


claim?

4. Are these reasons supported with proof (facts and


examples)?

5. Are the reasons connected and organized in a logical way?

6. Does a persuasive speech have a positive conclusion that


urges the audience to agree, support, or take action on the
issue or topic?

7. Does a persuasive speech build trust and credibility?

8. Does a persuasive speech appeal to the audience’s emotions?

(Creating anger, happiness, sadness, pity, etc.)

9. Does a persuasive speech use logic, numbers, and facts to


support the argument?

10. Does a persuasive speech anticipate an argument against its


position on the issue and explain how its position on the issue is
the better choice?
Process Questions:

1. Were you able to answer the questions easily? Why or Why not?

Since this topic has been covered since I was in grade 7, I can now say with greater
comprehension and understanding that I was able to respond to the questions with ease.

2. Which column has more check marks than the other?

The left column has more check marks than the other.

3. Are you sure of your answers? Why or why not?

Given that I gave my responses my all and that I know enough about the topic, I can conclude
that I am fairly confident in them.

4. What will you do to clarify your doubts about your answers?

To clear up my doubts about my answers, I must diligently study and learn more about the topic.

5. What Josenian attitude/s do you need to possess for you to be able to master the big concepts
on writing persuasive texts/ speeches?

Pioneerism and excellence are the Josenian attitudes that I need to possess for me to be able to master
the big concepts on writing persuasive texts/ speeches. Before we can achieve excellence in such topics,
we must first explore, comprehend, and master every aspect of them.

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