Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DIVISION OF PAGADIAN CITY
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Weekly Home Learning Plan for Grade 11
Subject: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Teacher: LIANA L. TUMANDAY
Quarter: 2 Weeks: 1-2 Submission and Distribution Schedule: Tuesday – Sun Tzu and Lincoln
Thursday - Socrates, Machiavelli, Gautama
Day & Time Learning Competency Learning Tasks Mode of Delivery
Sections
W, Th, F, & M Task: Read and comprehend the topic of Module 1 about “Position Pick up Modules:
8:00-9:00AM Analyzes the arguments used by Paper” Personal submission/retrieval by the
 Sun Tzu & Lincoln the writer/s in manifestoes Things to do: parent/guardian to the teacher in school.
CS_EN11/12A-EAPPIIa-d-3 Answer the following exercises/activities found in the module. Write *Observe the DOH and IATF health
F, M, T, & W your answers in the module and use extra sheets of paper if necessary. protocols to curb the spread of the
8:00-9:00 AM Lesson 1: Position Paper COVID-19.
 Socrates, Machiavelli, & DAY 1
Online Distribution and Submission:
Gautama  Scan the worksheet before starting to answer.
*Google Classroom
 Answer the what I know part page 1 https://classroom.google.com/
DAY 2
 Read and understand the information then answer activity in the Class Codes:
section “What’s This”, page 2-3 SUN TZU- ajtvtgn
DAY 3 LINCOLN- p4cg7n7
 Answer the exercise (Activity 1) given on page 3 SOCRATES- mmqzaup
DAY 4 MICHIAVELLI- z4ekzjt
 Answer the exercise (Activity 2) given on page 3-4 GAUTAMA- o7srset
DAY 5
 Do the valuing process, Activity 3 on page 4
DAY 6 and 7
 Accomplish and Answer Activity 4 on page 4
DAY 8
 Answer the Assessment to check the mastery of the lesson
Submitted by: Checked & Reviewed:

LIANA L. TUMANDAY JERYL M. CASILAO

Teacher III Principal II
 ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STA. MARIA DISTRICT, PAGADIAN CITY
NAME: _________________________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: _____________________
SUBJECT: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES Quarter: 2 Week: 1 and 2
COMPETENCY/IES: Analyzes the arguments used by the writer/s in manifestoes CS_EN11/12A-EAPPIIa-d-3
Reference Materials (TG/LMs): English for Academic and Professional Purposes TG AND LM
Adapted from: Region 10, English for Academic and Professional Purpose Module

Direction: Follow instructions given and ask if there is something that you did not understand. Have fun as you learn.
LESSON 1- POSITION PAPER
WHAT I KNOW
Instructions: Identify the term being described from the statements below. Write T if the statement is true and write F
if otherwise.
________1. Position Paper reflects series of statements for or against something that involves logic, research evidence
and assertion to make persuasion.
_______2. As a type of paper, position paper should not only criticize but should also express challenges.
_______3. A manifesto can be written by anybody regardless of status.
_______4. A social issue can be a good subject of an essay.
_______5. The body of an essay is where evidences are stated to prove a claim.
_______6. Conclusions in an essay are more detailed than the body.
_______7. Evidences in an argument add weight to a claim.
_______8. An emphatic statement at the end of an argument will influence adjudicators / judges in a debate to merit
the speaker’s claim.
_______9. Gathering of evidences need not be done as long as words are chosen properly to express strong claim.
_______10. Thorough investigation about a subject must be observed in any essay.
WHAT’S THIS
Position paper- is an essay that expresses a position about an issue. It gives arguments that support the opinion of the
writer based on the facts collected. Its goal is to convince an audience that the opinion raised underwent thorough
investigation and data collection and that it is therefore valid.

Elements of a Position Paper

A. Introduction – this part of the paper identifies an issue that is being discussed by the author emphasizing
his position about the issue. Here, the topic is introduced; background and history of the issue shall also be
discussed.
B. Body of the paper– this part illustrates the central argument which can be presented through a brief
description of the argument. Details, point of view, evidences are used to support the claim. It can be
divided into these sections namely: background information, evidence supporting the author’s position, and
a discussion which addresses and refutes arguments that present both sides of the issue.
C. Conclusion – this part restates the main points, then summarizes the arguments made in the paper and then
provides a call of action.
Position papers are utilized to present an issue and to generate a support on the issue. Therefore, gathering factual
information to support your argument would be very essential.
What about Manifesto as a form of writing?
Manifesto is a document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. A manifesto advances a set of
ideas, opinions, or views, but it can also lay out a plan of action. While it can address any topic, it most often
concerns art, literature, or politics. Manifestos are generally written in the name of a group sharing a common
perspective, ideology, or purpose rather than in the name of a single individual.
It combines a sometimes violent societal critique with an inaugural and inspirational declaration of change. Although
manifestos can claim to speak for the majority, they are often authored by social activists and usually linked to new
ideas (https://www.britannica.com/topic/manifesto). 1
 EXERCISES
ACTIVITY 1. ENUMERATE
Read the essay. Examine its basic elements. Tell whether the parts were expressed according to the standards that
you have just learned from the discussion. Write your observations below on the box provided.
Importance of Education? Essay on Education
By: Priyanka Nagrale

Countless words are written daily about the importance of education. Indubitably, education is the only valuable
asset humans can achieve. Human evolution over eons is a result of education both formal and informal.

Further, education is the sole basis on which future of the human race depends. Our quest for knowledge is
unending and will continue till planet Earth exists.
Everyone speaks about education and its importance. Hence, let us understand what defines education. Briefly,
education means acquiring knowledge.
In broader terms, education means acquiring various skills in diverse fields that are vital to our life and very
existence. These skills can be acquired by classroom training and during course of our life.
Classroom education is generally deemed as formal education. Whatever we learn and imbibe during our
lifespan is informal education.
Furthermore, knowledge and the innate human capability to learn continually distinguish us from other living
creatures that inhabit this planet.
https://surejob.in/importance-of-education.html
Write your observations here:

OBSERVATION OBSERVATION OBSERVATION

(INTODUCTION) (BODY) (CONCLUSION)

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ACTIVITY 2. ENUMERATE
Read and analyze what argument/s is posted by the writers. List it on the blank lines beside the boxed items.

Sofia Gabriel
I believe that creating a cohesive, vibrant community
that unites both the young and the old is important to
nurturing the growth of individuals. I believe that
community artworks are the anchors of this
community, creating and maintaining this sense of
community. Therefore, I believe that works of art,
visual and otherwise, should be created and
supported by members of a community as important
reminders and symbols of cohesive community.

Katie Sipiora
I believe that every child has potential. Regardless of
race, socioeconomic class, or IQ, every child has the
ability to contribute to our world. It can be
intellectual-- the next brilliant math or physics
theorem, the next great poem of our time-- it can be
athletic-- representing fair play and competition-- it
can be artistic-- a song, a dance, a play. Every child
has potential. No child is confined by where they live,
who their parents are, what society expects of them.
Every child can contribute something beautiful to our
world. It can be a smile, a laugh, one good thought.
That is all it takes to change someone's life.

Reflective Questions:
1. Why do you think it is important to familiarize the basic parts of an essay?

2. Now that you have learned how to put basic items into its part, what do you think should you develop more to
be able to write a position paper well in the future?

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 APPLICATION/ VALUING PROCESS
ACTIVITY 3. SOCIETY IN FOCUS
List at least 3 issues that you can identify that the society, your community is facing right now. Identify particular
information that you would like to deal with in your paper. Write your answers in the box.

ISSUES WHAT I WANT TO FOCUS ON

Example: Cyberbullying  Effects among young people
 What should the government do to address
cybercrimes?

ACTIVITY 4. MY OWN WORDS

From the issues you have listed in activity 3. Make a manifesto of your own. A sample is shown below. For your output,
you can use a separate sheet so that you can be as creative as you like.

Retrieved from https://soasunion.org/pageassets/elections/manifestoegs/MANIFESTO-2014.pdf

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Refer to these criteria for your guidance:
 Content- 40
Organization- 15
Language-10
Mechanics-15

Presentation-20
ASSESSEMENT
Let us check how well you have mastered the lessons
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer. ENCIRCLE only the letter only.
1. It is an academic paper expressing about a position about an issue
A. Critique paper C. Position paper
B. Reaction paper D. All of the above
2. Which of the following sections of a position paper needs ample time to collect information?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
3. Which sections of a position paper restate the main point and final comment?
A. Introduction C. conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
4. The following situations can be used to express a position, except:
A. Social issues C. Recurring issues
B. Intriguing issues D. Gossips
5. What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?
A. two paragraphs C. four paragraphs
B. three paragraphs D. five paragraphs
6. How can you make your paper convincing?
A. sources are cited properly C. record findings and post on any social media platform
B. support opinions with evidences D. none of the above
7. How many sources shall you incorporate in your paper?
A. one source C. three or more sources
B. two sources D. no need of any source
8. The following are to be considered in writing a manifesto, except
A. What issue should I want to address? C. What changes must I see?
B. What do I want others do to address the issue? D. All of the above
9. Which of the following is employed in writing a manifesto?
A. Be concise and use clear language C. A and B
B. Avoid using long and complicated words D. Neither A nor
10. Which of the following is true in dealing with manifestos?
A. Elaborate on skills if doing manifesto for an election C. Both A and B are correct
B. Your manifesto is not about you but about your opponent. D. Only B is correct

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” — BB King