ENGLISH 10

Name of Learner: ________________________________Grade Level: 10 Q3-Week 1 Section: _____________

PART 1
Using a Variety of Informative, Persuasive, and Argumentative Writing Techniques

Learning Competency with code:

Using a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques.

Take note and study the two together.

What Is the Difference Between Argumentative and Persuasive Writing?
Argumentative Writing Persuasive Writing
Starting Point: Identify your topic, research your topic, and decide Starting Point: Identify your topic and choose your side.
which side to support.
Purpose: Get the reader to recognize that your side of the argument is Purpose: Get the reader to agree with your opinion.
valid.
Techniques: Techniques:
1. Offers facts, reasons, and evidence to show the author has valid 1. Combines facts with emotions to convince the reader that the author
points is “right”
2. Logic-based 2. Emotion-based
3. Acknowledges the opposing claims 3. Ignores counter claims
4. May compare ideas to establish a position 4. Presents only ideas that help establish a position
5. Presents multiple sides but it is clear which is the author’s side 5. Only presents only one side: the author’s side
6. Always provides evidence with claims 6. Makes claims without evidence

Tone: There is a calmer tone of just trying to get the reader to Tone: The tone is emotionally charged and more aggressive.
acknowledge the author’s side is worthy of consideration.

Learning Task 1:
Examine the images, then raise question about each of them to clarify issues. The text along with each picture or image is
a sample question.

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Learning Task 2:
Review the questions that you have raised in Learning Task 1, then share your answer based on the ideas presented in the
materials you viewed .

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