ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

LESSON 1: MANIFESTO
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY: Analyzes the arguments used by the writer/s in manifestoes
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MANIFESTO
 from the Latin terms “manifestus” and “manifestum,” both of which mean “obvious.”
 a written document that elucidates beliefs and calls for change.
 refers to a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group,
political party or government.

POLITICAL MANIFESTO-a public declaration of intentions to change the world at large.

PERSONAL MANIFESTO-boldly states who you are and who you hope to become.

6 Steps to Writing a Manifesto

1. Be concise.
2. Catch the reader’s interest.
3. Choose your audience.
4. Decide on core values.
5. Map out a plan of action.
6. Revise your work.

Questions to get started with your PERSONAL MANIFESTO

 What is your grandest dream?
 What are your core values?
 What makes you feel outraged or breaks your heart?
 What are your longings?
 What are your inner motivations?
 What are you most passionate about?
 What do you stand for?
 What would you like your legacy to be?
 What gives your life purpose and meaning?

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING -a kind of writing where one establishes a position in a given topic and then use
evidence to persuade the audience to see things from their point of view.

Type of Sources
 directories
 encyclopedias
 handbooks
 books
 government reports
 academic journals
 newspapers
 magazines
 association and institute reports