LESSON PLAN IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS- FOR CLASSROOM OBSERVATION 2

TEACHING DATE AND TIME: JUNE 16, 2023 (MONDAY) - 1:00- 2:00
GRADE/LEVEL/SECTION/ROOM: GRADE 11- A/Ma’am Karen R. Royo’s Room
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional correspondence

The learner produces each type of academic writing and professional correspondence following the properties of well-written texts and process
B. Performance Standards approach to writing
Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines:
Position Paper (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12.4)
C. Learning Competencies/
Objectives K – Identify the features and requirements in composing a position paper
S – State possible issue and articulate one’s position/ stand on the identified issue
A – Appreciate the value of being firm in presenting one’s stand/position in a particular issue
II. CONTENT Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide pages CG p. 2
SIMPLIFIED STUDENTS’ LEARNING MATERIAL
READING AND WRITING
2. Learner’s Materials pages FOURTH QUARTER- 2ND SEMESTER
PP. 31- 34
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials from
Learning Resource (LR)
Portal
B. Other Learning Resources
IV. PROCEDURES TEACHER’S ACTIVITY ANNOTATIONS
A. Review previous lesson or
presenting the new lesson
B. Establishing a purpose for
the lesson
C. Presenting examples/ Teacher will present to the class a screenshot of an FB post campaigning
instances of the new lesson against the mining operation in the Sibuyan Island.
Teacher will ask the following questions to the learners:
 Are you aware of this issue in our locality?
 Do you want that to happen? *In this part of the lesson, this is where
 What do you think are the possible effects if mining activity will resume in our island? the teacher links her lesson in UCSP
content: new challenges to human
 As a Sibuyanon, what is your stand on the given issue, are you for or against the mining activity in adaptation and social change like global
our island? warming and climate change- Identify new
challenges faced by human populations in
*In one particular lesson in your subject Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics on the topic: New contemporary societies (UCSP11/12CSC-
Challenges to Human Adaptation and Social Change it has been mentioned that humans are generally IIh-33) and responding to social, political
adaptive to changes in the environment. If people perceive relevant changes in the environment they are in, and cultural change, including social
they readily adapt their behaviour to meet these new challenges for their own benefit. Changes are inevitable. movements like environmentalism-
They bring a host of problems, and as humans, we are challenged to respond to these problems not only (Describe how human societies adapt to
new challenges in the physical, social, and
individually but collectively. cultural environment- UCSP11/12CSC-IIi-
34)
Some examples of new challenges to human nowadays are the problems of climate change and global warming
and in this case in our locality, mining activity is also one of the challenges we are facing, another is the
danger of COVID19.

It has been discussed to you also in the same subject that there are also various ways in which human society
responds to social, political, and cultural change- relating to given screenshot of an FB post campaigning
against the mining operation in the Sibuyan Island, the concern citizen used the power of social networking
*The teacher localizes the content and
specifically the Facebook to raise awareness and stand against the mining activity in the Sibuyan Island. That uses the learners’ social context or
concern citizen can also be an advocate of Environmentalism as he is promoting a social movement whose information in their immediate
advocacies are in line with concerns for the environment – its protection and improvement. community.

Today, as we are still in the pandemic, our current response to this challenge is, we should wear facemask all *In this part of the lesson, teacher will
the time, wash and sanitize our hands often and also maintain social distance. Just like as you are seated establish to class the importance of
apart with markings and signages to keep you reminded. maintaining social distance, washing and
sanitizing hands and wearing facemask all
throughout the duration of the class-
(Indicator 4. Establish a safe and secure
learning environment to enhance learning
through consistent implementation of
policies)
 *It is in this part of the lesson- (discussion
of new concepts and practicing new skills
1 and 2) and the teacher will use
translation (Filipino) in order for her to
What is a Position Paper? effectively deliver the lesson with
understanding to her class. (Indicator 2.
Display proficient use of Mother Tongue,
 It is a composition that highlights an opinion of an author or specified entity about an issue. As a Filipino and English to facilitate teaching
and learning)
debate, it presents one side of an arguable opinion and persuades the readers or audience that the
author has a well-founded knowledge about the issue.
 In writing the Position Paper, your goal as a writer is not only to state and defend your position on the
D. Discussing new concepts and issue but also to show how your stance relates to other position. Do remember that arguments should
practicing new skills #1
be supported with reasons and evidences.

 It is also known as point of view paper, is used to claim a one-side position on a specific issue. This
type of paper is used in academics, law, and politics and is usually one to one-and-a-half pages in
length. It contains factual arguments to support the one-side claim or position statement, but this will
not limit the paper to present just only the strength but also the weakness of the position statement.

E. Discussing new concepts and FEATURES OF AND REQUIREMENTS IN COMPOSING A POSITION PAPER
practicing new skills #2 Key Questions to Consider in Choosing the Issue or Problem to be Discussed: Writing Center of the *It is also in this part- (discussion of new
concepts and practicing new skills 1 and
University of Hawaii 2) where the teacher will apply Indicator 3.
Use effective verbal and non- verbal
1. Is it the actual and real issue? classroom communication strategies to
support learner understanding,
2. Can you clearly identify two positions?
participation, engagement and
3. Are you an advocate of one of these positions? achievement.

4. Is the issue narrow enough to be manageable?

After choosing the argument to take, you must present relevant supporting evidence like:
1. Factual knowledge, which are valid and verifiable information
2. Statistical inferences, which are conclusions drawn from data gathered
3. Informed opinions, which are based on knowledge of the facts and carefully considered principle, and
rely on evidence instead of limited personal experience
4. Personal testimony, which are personal or first-hand experience of the writer or knowledgeable party
(Rutgers 1998)
 Now, here are the components of a position paper:
I. The Introduction – identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s position on
that issue. Write the specific issue, together with its importance and effect to the society. End the
introductory paragraph with your position statement or your stand on the issue. Keep in mind
that you could take only one side of the argument.
II. The Body – The content may have several paragraphs. It may begin with short background
information or a discussion of arguments on both sides of the issue. ** In each paragraph, write
an explanation or observation to clarify the portion of the position statement, followed by the
supporting evidence**. Evidence that can be used is primary source quotation, interviews with
field experts, a recommendation from scholarly articles and position papers, historical dates or
events, and statistical data.
*Teacher will relate to class the
III. Conclusion – restating the key points and when applicable, suggest resolution to the issue. On
importance of determining textual
the last part of writing the paper, summarize and reinforce the concepts and facts presented evidence to validate one’s assertion
and counterclaims/claims on an
without repeating the introduction and its content. It is also optional to include the procedure
issue or an article- (EN11/12RWS-
used to deal with the issue and your suggested possible solution or recommendation. IVac-10) in writing the position paper
and to apply the properties of a well-
written text- (Identifies properties of a
well-written text
*Teacher will present to class a sample position paper: a. organization
The implementation of the K-12 program this year has a tremendous effect on the Philippines’ education b. coherence and cohesion
c. language use
system. The implementation by the Department of Education is in consonance with the Republic Act d. mechanic
10533 Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012 mandating the ten-year to an additional two years, making (EN11/12RWS-IIIgh-4.1-4.4)

it a twelve-year span of education for all. This paper will solely focus on its claim that an additional two
years is necessary to improve the quality of education in the country.
The quality of education reflects on the achievement scores of the Filipino students. To note, the
Philippines ranked twenty-third (23rd) out of twenty-five (25) countries that participated in the
international test - the "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study" (TIMMS). The
mathematics and science test were taken by grade four students in 2003. DepEd itself pointed out that
the decline in quality of education is partly attributed to the ten-year basic education cycle.
The paper still stands on the claim that the additional school years are needed by our educational
system. Based on the evidence presented including the low-test scores in mathematics and sciences by
grade four Filipino students, it shows that the additional two years will aid the student in gaining
mastery of school subjects. Since our country has one of the highest numbers of labor workforce in the

F. Developing mastery
(Leads to Formative Assessment 3)
G. Finding practical applications
of concepts and skills in daily
living
H. Making generalizations and
abstractions about the lesson
I. Evaluating Learning
J. Additional activities for
application or remediation
world, focusing on both on enhancing knowledge and skills are applicable to strengthen our workforce. 
For that reason, the paper suggests that DepEd and the government should focus on teacher training
and development, for the law and its implementation will not fully succeed without these teachers that
are fully equipped and highly skilled.
*Teacher will ask the following questions:
 What is the issue raised in the position paper?
 Do you agree with the assertion made in that position paper?
Does the writer make a strong stand about the issue presented? How did the writer convince the
reader to support his/her claim?
*Teacher will ask the following questions:
 What is a position paper?
 What are the key questions to be considered in choosing the issue to be discussed?
 What are the parts of the position paper?
Directions: Write T if the statement is true about a position paper and F if it is false. Write your
answers in a ¼ sheet of paper.
1. The problem or issue to be discussed in a position should be actual and real.
2. The problem or issue to be discussed in a position should be wide enough and manageable.
3. Factual knowledge which are valid and verifiable should be used in presenting one’s argument in a
position paper.
4. A position paper must have an introduction, body and conclusion.
5. In the introduction of a position paper, this is where you can restate the key points and when
applicable, suggest resolution to the issue.
6. The body of a position paper may have several paragraphs which may begin with short background
information or a discussion of arguments on both sides of the issue.
7. The introduction of a position paper identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s
position on that issue.
8. A position paper is used to claim a two-side position on a specific issue.
9. In a conclusion of a position paper, this is where you restate the key points, summarize and reinforce
the concepts and if possible provide solution to the problem.
10. In choosing the issue or problems to be discussed in a position, it must be able to clearly identify the
two positions/stand in the given issue/problem.
Directions:
 Think of a possible issue in your community/school/municipality or in the country which is timely
 and you can actually relate with. Take into considerations the key questions in choosing the issue or
problem to be discussed.
 Based on your identified issue in your community/school/municipality or in the country- research for
relevant information, facts or sources that you can use to compose the body of your position paper.
 Write your answers in a one- whole sheet of paper.

RUBRICS IN RATING THE ACTIVITY:

PARTS OF THE POSITION Exemplary Accomplished Developing
PAPER 10 8 6
 INTRODUCTION The introduction clearly The introduction The introduction has
  identifies the issue to identifies the issue to be no clearly identified
be discussed and the discussed and the issue to be discussed
writer clearly identifies writer identifies his/her and the writer has not
his/her stand on the stand on the issue. clearly identified
issue. his/her stand on the
issue.
BODY The body clearly The body justifies the The body does not
justifies the writer’s writer’s stand or clearly justify the
stand or position on the position on the writer’s stand or
identified issue by identified issue but position on the
providing sufficient, provides few substantial identified issue. No
valid and reliable evidences on the substantial evidence
evidence on the argument. was provided to
argument. support the argument.
CONCLUSION The conclusion The conclusion ties up The conclusion does
sufficiently ties up the the arguments present not tie up the
arguments present in in the position paper, arguments present in
the position paper. It but not clearly provides the position paper. It
provides a summary, a summary, does not provide a
restatement of the main restatement of the main summary, restatement
argument and solution argument and solution of the main argument
to the problem/issue to the problem/issue and solution to the
presented. presented. problem/issue
presented.

V. REMARKS

VI. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned
80% on the formative assessment
B. No. of learners who require
additional activities for
remediation
C. Did the remedial lesson work?
No. of learner who caught up
with the lesson
D. No. of learner who continue to
require remediation
E. Which of my teaching
strategies worked well? Why did
these work?
F. What difficulties did I
encounter which my principal or
supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized
materials did I use/ discover
which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Checked by:

NAZARINE M. ROMANO
Secondary School Principal II

Prepared by:

KAREN R. ROYO