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Lesson Topic: Formats in Writing Argumentative Essay Quarter 3 Week 2 LAS 2
Learning Target/s: Examine the sample formats in writing argumentative essay. (EN10WC-IIh-13)___________
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Formats in Writing Argumentative Essay

Format A Format B
Paragraph I Introduction Paragraph I Introduction
Paragraph II Pro—(your view) Paragraph II Pro—(your view)
Paragraph III Pro—(your view) Paragraph III Pro—(your view)
Paragraph IV Con—(opposing view) Paragraph IV Con—(opposing view)
Paragraph V Conclusion Paragraph V Conclusion

Example:

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 Introduction
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.
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. Four hundred fifty-six drivers who owned phones, were involved
Pro
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
Pro
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 Con
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 Conclusion
no idea that using the mobile phone while driving is risky.

The essay ‘Mobile Phones Should Be Banned While Driving’ employs Format A (Introduction-Pro-Pro-
Con-Conclusion) in the development of its ideas. The second and the third paragraphs present reasons and
evidences (i.e., Australian study in 2005 and earlier study in 2003) supporting the stand of the writer. On the
other hand, the fourth paragraph shows the opposing view (i.e. Associated Press, CTIA – The Wireless
Association) to the call for the ban of mobile phone while driving.
Activity 1. Directions: Study the argumentative essay “Aggressive Driving Should Be Avoided”. Identify the
format of the argumentative essay. Then, cite lines from each paragraph as evidence to support your answer (5
points each).
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 operation of a motor vehicle in a
manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property”. Actions such as running red lights,
improper passing, overtaking on the left, improper lane change, failing to yield, improper turns, running stop
signs, tail gaiting, careless 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 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 tail gaiting 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. Furthermore, the Department of Highway Safety (DHS) reports that this is due
to the fact that each motor vehicle crash accounts for one or more injuries. It was found that of the ten
categories of aggressive driving, “running red light”, “failing to yield”, and “running stop signs” are the most
serious factors contributing to injuries.
Yet another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it 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 (DHS, 2008).
The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crashes, injuries and fatalities. Hence,
aggressive driving should be avoided. Since the opening of 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.

Paragraph Format Evidence