ENGLISH 10 - Group Activity 1: Argumentative Essay Writing

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ENGLISH 10: ARGUMENTATIVE, INFORMATIVE, B. research findings D. statistics
PERSUASIVE LONG QUIZ 11. Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an
Name: __________________________ Date: _________ important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive
Score: _____________ or an argumentative essay?
A. length of the essay C. knowing the target audience
A. Directions: Select the best answer to each question by B. extensiveness of vocabulary D. using all writing
encircling the letter of your choice on your answer sheet. techniques
12. What persuasive writing technique uses an interrogative
1. It is the most complex skill in communication. statement to emphasize the obvious and make the
A. Listening B. Reading C. Speaking D. Writing reader reflect about it?
2. This writing technique gives information and A. Appeal to Authority C. Repetition
straightforward facts regarding a topic. B. Appeal to Emotion D. Rhetorical Question
A. Analytical B. Informative C. Opinion D. Persuasive
ENGLISH 10: ARGUMENTATIVE, INFORMATIVE,
3. Informative writing is sometimes called ____________
PERSUASIVE LONG QUIZ
writing.
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A. argumentative B. explanatory
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C. narrative D. persuasive
4. It is the purpose of an informative text.
A. Directions: Select the best answer to each question by
A. to educate B. to entertain
encircling the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.
C. to narrate D. to persuade
5. In choosing a topic, it must be ______________.
1. It is the most complex skill in communication.
A. broad B. extensive C. narrow D. specific
A. Listening B. Reading C. Speaking D. Writing
6. In informative writing, the following are considered
2. This writing technique gives information and
evidence except for -
straightforward facts regarding a topic.
A. data B. facts C. opinion D. statistics
A. Analytical B. Informative C. Opinion D. Persuasive
7. This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis
3. Informative writing is sometimes called ____________
statement of an informative text.
writing.
A. body B. conclusion
A. argumentative B. explanatory
C. introduction D. thesis statement
C. narrative D. persuasive
8. Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to
4. It is the purpose of an informative text.
agree with the writer’s opinion or perspective?
A. to educate B. to entertain
A. Argumentative Writing C. Informative Writing
C. to narrate D. to persuade
B. Descriptive Writing D. Persuasive Writing
5. In choosing a topic, it must be ______________.
9. Which of the following statements best describes
A. broad B. extensive C. narrow D. specific
argumentative writing?
6. In informative writing, the following are considered
A. It presents the writer’s side about an issue and the
evidence except for -
evidence to prove his points.
A. data B. facts C. opinion D. statistics
B. It uses emotive language to sway the readers to
7. This part summarizes and reiterates the thesis
agree with the writer’s opinions.
statement of an informative text.
C. It usually ends with a call to action.
A. body B. conclusion
D. All of the above.
C. introduction D. thesis statement
10. Which of the following is not an acceptable evidence to
8. Which type of writing aims to convince the readers to
prove one’s point?
agree with the writer’s opinion or perspective?
A. opinions of random people C. statement of experts
A. Argumentative Writing C. Informative Writing
 B. Descriptive Writing D. Persuasive Writing _____ 19. Diane Dimond wrote on her blog, “And once
9. Which of the following statements best describes robbed of their self-esteem, they can suffer from mental and
argumentative writing? physical problems, drop out of school and even commit
A. It presents the writer’s side about an issue and the suicide.” No one likes the way insults feel, and this is why
evidence to prove his points. bullies are criminals.
B. It uses emotive language to sway the readers to _____ 20. Slow internet speed in the Philippines is a
agree with the writer’s opinions. problem in ensuring quality education. The country fell six
C. It usually ends with a call to action. notches to 121 out of 139 countries, its 12.09 mbps far
D. All of the above. below the global average of 30.89 mbps; this is why Filipino
10. Which of the following is not an acceptable evidence to learners cannot keep up with international standards.
prove one’s point?
A. opinions of random people C. statement of experts C. TRUE or FALSE. Directions: Write T if the statement is
B. research findings D. statistics true and F if otherwise.
11. Besides knowledge about the topic, what is an
_____ 21. Transitional words and phrases are used in
important aspect to consider when writing a persuasive
informative writing for smooth flow of information.
or an argumentative essay?
_____ 22. Biased information is needed in informative
A. length of the essay C. knowing the target audience
writing.
B. extensiveness of vocabulary D. using all writing
_____ 23. The thesis statement is the most significant
techniques
component of an informative text.
12. What persuasive writing technique uses an interrogative
_____ 24. In explaining a topic, reliable and credible
statement to emphasize the obvious and make the
sources are needed.
reader reflect about it?
_____ 25. Accurate and essential data are included in an
A. Appeal to Authority C. Repetition
informative text.
B. Appeal to Emotion D. Rhetorical Question
13. What technique aims to persuade the readers by telling
13. What technique aims to persuade the readers by telling
that everybody else has accepted the idea or that the
that everybody else has accepted the idea or that the
majority is already doing it?
majority is already doing it?
A. Appeal to Authority C. Repetition
A. Appeal to Authority C. Repetition
B. Bandwagon D. Rhetorical Question
B. Bandwagon D. Rhetorical Question
14. Which of the following is a thesis statement?
14. Which of the following is a thesis statement?
A. An app or tablet can provide children with an
A. An app or tablet can provide children with an
alternate medium for education.
alternate medium for education.
B. Gifted children can also benefit from technology-
B. Gifted children can also benefit from technology-
based learning environments.
based learning environments.
C. The use of technology and screen time can be
C. The use of technology and screen time can be
positive for children.
positive for children.
D. Technology allows children to excel academically.
D. Technology allows children to excel academically.
15. What is the purpose of a counterargument in
15. What is the purpose of a counterargument in
argumentative writing?
argumentative writing?
A. It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from
A. It is primarily aimed at setting argumentative from
persuasive writing.
persuasive writing.
B. It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the
B. It is meant to make the essay longer and meet the
word count.
word count.
C. It provides a chance for the writer to acknowledge
C. It provides a chance for the writer to acknowledge
the loopholes of his own arguments.
the loopholes of his own arguments.
D. It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by
D. It is intended to weaken the opposing arguments by
presenting evidence that would invalidate their claim.
presenting evidence that would invalidate their claim.
B. Identify if the statement is a description or an example of
B. Identify if the statement is a description or an example of
persuasive or argumentative text. Write P for persuasive
persuasive or argumentative text. Write P for persuasive
and A for argumentative.
and A for argumentative.
_____ 16. It aims to make the readers acknowledge the
_____ 16. It aims to make the readers acknowledge the
truthfulness of the writer’s claims.
truthfulness of the writer’s claims.
_____ 17. It involves analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of
_____ 17. It involves analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of
information or evidences togive a solid support to the
information or evidences togive a solid support to the
argument.
argument.
_____ 18. It usually ends with a call to action.
_____ 18. It usually ends with a call to action.
_____ 19. Diane Dimond wrote on her blog, “And once
robbed of their self-esteem, they can suffer from mental and
physical problems, drop out of school and even commit
suicide.” No one likes the way insults feel, and this is why
bullies are criminals.
_____ 20. Slow internet speed in the Philippines is a
problem in ensuring quality education. The country fell six
notches to 121 out of 139 countries, its 12.09 mbps far
below the global average of 30.89 mbps; this is why Filipino
learners cannot keep up with international standards.

C. TRUE or FALSE. Directions: Write T if the statement is

true and F if otherwise.

_____ 21. Transitional words and phrases are used in

informative writing for smooth flow of information.
_____ 22. Biased information is needed in informative
writing.
_____ 23. The thesis statement is the most significant
component of an informative text.
_____ 24. In explaining a topic, reliable and credible
sources are needed.
_____ 25. Accurate and essential data are included in an
informative text.
Compose an Independent Critique

Critiques contain a careful evaluation mainly on the following elements of a narrative: characterization, setting, conflict, plot,
dialogue, theme, and style. These aspects, as well as the manner that they were presented in the material, are studied that the critic can
come up with a valid evaluation on whether or not the material is good, beautiful, or significant especially for the readers or viewers.
In assessing the said elements, there are certain questions that the critic should ask. David Farland (2017) and other critics
enumerated some questions one might use to judge a story or other narratives:

 Setting: How well was the setting developed? Does it appeal to more than one of the senses? Does it inform or connect to other
aspects of the story such as character development and narrative style?
 Characterization: How well-drawn are the characters in the story? Do we know enough about them (life, attitudes, some type of
history, etc.) to make them interesting and relatable? Are there unnecessary characters?
 Conflict and Plot: Is there a conflict in the story? Is the plot interesting, original and well-developed? Are there unnecessary and
confusing subplots?
 Theme: How well does the story speak to the readers? Does it raise questions about life, or provide profound insights?
 Style: How distinctive or unique is the writing style? Are there literary devices or techniques used? Is it purposeful? Does the
style remind you of any other authors you have read?

Having the answer to all these questions does not mean that the critique is complete. There are other minor yet necessary details to
include, and everything must be properly organized into a cohesive essay. Structure is equally important. Now, try organizing the
following steps to develop a coherent and cohesive critique. Copy the statements and write them in the correct box.

1. State your overall assessment of the story’s value, worth, and significance (both positive and negative).
2. Mention the name of the author and the title of the work.
3. Give a systematic and detailed assessment of the different elements of the work, but make sure that your discussion and
judgement will be supported by specific details such as quotes or examples from the work itself. (This is the main bulk of the
critical essay, and it may run for more than three paragraphs.)
4. Give recommendations for improvement if necessary.
5. Give a brief summary, including a description, background or context of the work.
6. Indicate the elements you want to examine and state the purpose of your critique.

Are you confident with your answers? To check, refer to the following: Introduction (2,5,6), Body (3), and Conclusion (1,4).
Finally, here are some additional reminders that budding critics need to take note of when writing a critique:
 Avoid introducing your ideas by stating <I think= or <In my opinion= because this weakens the analysis.
 Always introduce the work. Do not assume that the readers know what you are writing about and that you don9t need to
mention some details anymore.
 To be able to write a good critique and help readers understand the story, you yourself should know well what you are writing
about.