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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1
(Lessons 1-4)
English – Grade 10
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Quarter 3 – Module 1
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English
Quarter 3 – Module 1
Celebrating Diversity
through World Literature

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM): Celebrating Diversity
through World Literature!
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.

To the parents:
As parents, you play a vital role in educating your child’s life; hence, you may also
help provide the support and stimuli that your child needs to make sense of the world.
Since we are currently facing the coronavirus pandemic, now is the perfect time for you
to make your home a school and act as a teacher to your child.

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
The module is divided into four lessons:
● Lesson 1- Structures of argumentative essay
● Lesson 2- Compose an argumentative essay
● Lesson 3 - Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques
● Lesson 4- Composing short persuasive texts using a variety of persuasive
techniques and devices

In this module, you are expected to:

● Compose an argumentative essay based on a particular topic
● Create an outline for an argumentative essay.
● Differentiate informative, persuasive, and argumentative speeches.
● Identify persuasive techniques and devices.
 Lesson Structures of an Argumentative
Essay
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

From the previous lesson, you learned about the structure of an argument
and the language features used to emphasize a point about an issue. In
this lesson, you will learn how to compose an argumentative essay.

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Compose an argumentative essay based on a particular topic

2. Expand the ideas presented using an argumentative organizer

WHAT IS IT

Argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires you to investigate a

topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the
topic in a concise manner.

The general structure of an argumentative essay follows this format:

A. Introduction
- it catches the reader’s attention, introduces the issue and also states the thesis.

B. Body
- contains two or more well-developed paragraphs that provide reasons and
evidence for the argument. These paragraphs include the following:

✔ Topic Sentence (reason) What are the five types of evidence?

✔ Evidence Real life examples - an actual event
✔ Linking Sentence observed or experienced
Statistics - numbers
✔ Second piece of evidence Authorities - experts identified by
✔ Linking Sentence name with credentials
✔ Third piece of evidence (if necessary) Analogies - comparisons
Hypothetical situations - imagined or
✔ Linking Sentence
created situations
✔ Concluding Sentence

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C. Conclusion
- provides the audience with a resolution
(e.g., refer to the introduction, call for action, issue a warning, etc.)

WHAT’S MORE

Argumentative essays must establish a clear thesis and follow sound

reasoning. Its structure is held together by the following:

• A clear, concise, and defined thesis statement that occurs in the first paragraph
of the essay.

In the first paragraph of an argument essay, you should set the context by
reviewing the topic in a general way. Next, you should explain why the topic is important
(exigence) or why your readers should care about the issue. Lastly, you should present
the thesis statement. If you do not master this portion of the essay, it will be quite difficult
for you to compose an effective argumentative essay.

• Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion.

Transitions glue or connect the foundation of the essay together. Without logical
progression of thought, your readers are unable to follow the essay’s argument, and the
structure will collapse. Transitions should wrap up your idea from the previous section and
introduce the idea that is to follow in the next section.

• Body paragraphs that include evidential support.

Each paragraph should be limited to the discussion of one general idea. This will
allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. In addition, such conciseness creates
an ease of readability for one’s audience. It is important to note that each paragraph in the
body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the
opening paragraph. Some paragraphs will directly support the thesis statement with
evidence collected during research. It is also important to explain how and why the
evidence supports the thesis (warrant).
However, argumentative essays should also consider and explain differing points
of view regarding the topic. Depending on the length, you should dedicate one or two
paragraphs of an argumentative essay to discussing conflicting opinions on the topic.
Rather than explaining how these differing opinions are wrong outright, you should note
how opinions that do not align with their thesis might not be well informed or how they
might be out of date.

• Evidential support (whether factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal).

The argumentative essay requires well-researched, accurate, detailed, and current

information to support the thesis statement and consider other points of view. Some
factual, logical, statistical, or anecdotal evidence should support the thesis. However, you
must consider multiple points of view when collecting evidence. A successful and well-
rounded argumentative essay will also discuss opinions not aligning with the thesis. It is

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 unethical to exclude evidence that may not support the thesis. It is not your job to point
out how other positions are wrong outright, but rather to explain how other positions may
not be well informed or up to date on the topic.

• A conclusion that does not simply restate the thesis but readdresses it in light of
the evidence provided.

It is at this point of the essay that you may begin to struggle since this is the portion
of the essay where you will leave the most immediate impression on the mind of your
reader. Therefore, it must be effective and logical. Do not introduce any new information
in your conclusion; rather, synthesize the information presented in the body of the essay.
Restate why the topic is important, review the main points, and review your thesis. You
may also want to include a short discussion of more research that should be completed in
light of your work.

Now that you have learned that argumentative essays must establish a clear thesis
and follow sound reasoning, do the following task on another sheet of paper.

Task 1
Directions: Start researching an issue. Hop online and do a web search for information.
Gather evidence to support your argument—and cite your sources!

WHAT I CAN DO

Let’s now check your understanding by answering the following tasks.

Task 2
Directions: Match the word to the definition. Write the letter of the correct answer.

___1. Introduction A. proves the counterclaim wrong; is written with the

same steps as a claim
___2. Thesis Statement
B. tells the reader what your essay is about
___3. Claim
C. wraps up your essay with a restatement of your
___4. Counter-Claim position and claims

___5. Conclusion
D. reasons why you take your position; paragraphs for
claim include statement
E. acknowledging the other side of the argument;
must include opposite position and one piece of
evidence to support it.
F. informs the reader of your position and reasons for
taking that position

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 Task 3
Directions: Write your positive & negative arguments about the given issue.

Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program

Positive
1. Argument#1
_______________________________________________________________
2. Argument #2
_______________________________________________________________

Negative
3. Argument #1
_______________________________________________________________
4. Argument #2
________________________________________________________________
5. Conclusion
________________________________________________________________

Task 4
Directions: Expand your ideas and add relevant content to support each in the
argumentative outline.

Topic: Do you think bullying has become a serious problem in school?

Introduction
_________________________________________________
Yes, It has No, It has not
It has because (explain/ It has not because (explain/ why)
why________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________

It has because (explain/ why) It has not because (explain/ why)

____________________________ _____________________________
____________________________ _____________________________
Conclusion_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

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 Lesson Compose an argumentative
2 essay

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

On many occasions you may have to take a stand on an issue of a consequence.

You cannot stay neutral, especially when the stakes are considerable. It is
therefore important that you learn to argue well whether in speaking or in writing.

After this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Create an outline for an argumentative essay.

2. Compose an argumentative essay based on a particular topic.

WHAT IS IT

When writing an argumentative essay, one must have a straightforward structure

so they are easy for readers to follow. The goal of an argumentative essay is to
clearly outline a point of view, reasoning, and evidence. A good argumentative essay should
follow certain steps:

Step1. Look for Argumentative essay topics.

The main criteria should be the following:
• Coherency and relativity to your studied subject;
• Importance;
• Inherent values;
• Potential for further research.
However, it is important to remember that it must be presented in a debate format. In other words,
explain why option A is better than option B, or vice versa.
Here are some good argumentative essay topics to get you started.

• Do violent video games have a negative psychological impact on children?

• Has society become too reliant on technology?
• Should high school students be free to choose their classes?

Step 2. Conduct Research:

Conducting research includes several steps.

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 • Choosing the side you will represent.
• Picking an argument that can appeal to your audience.
• Researching who else support this argument
• Researching the objections your reader might raise
• Organizing your evidence

In addition, you should check criteria for the validity of your information.

• Accuracy
• Credibility of sources
• Timeliness
• Objectivity or bias
• Reliability

Step 3: Write an Argumentative Essay Outline:

Now that you understand what this type of writing is all about, we can start putting the pieces of
the argumentative essay outline together. So, let’s take a look at how to start an argumentative
essay.
Usually written in 5 paragraphs structure, the argumentative essay format consists of an
introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs and a conclusion. Logically each of those three sections will
have a unique structure, so understanding them on an individual level will help ensure a smooth
writing process.

• Introduction
Hook Statement: an argumentative essay introduction should attempt to captivate
reader’s interest from the very beginning. Create a sentence that stand out from the rest
of the text.
Background Information; after gathering the audience’s attention, the next step is to
present any necessary context to narrow the focus of the discussion. This information
should not yet reveal any of the main arguments from the body.
Thesis Statement: The last sentence of the introduction should present the focal point/
central argument of your entire paper. Remember that your primary objective is to
defend your idea, so the thesis must directly state what your idea is and why it is correct.
How to Write the Thesis Statement in 3 Steps
1. Turn the topic into a question and answer it. Set up a big question in the
title of your essay or within the first few sentences.
2. State an argument and then refute it. Introduce an idea that contrasts with
your belief, and immediately explain why you disagree with it.
3. Briefly outline your main points. Introduce your main point and explain how
you’ll back it up, so it gives a clear idea of everything you’ll discuss in the essay.
• Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentence: Start with a sentence that transition the focus from the previous
paragraph to the current one. It should also introduce the main sub-argument for its
particular section.
Claim: After presenting your topic sentence, it is time to link your main sub-
argument to your thesis statement.
Evidence: After providing a valid claim, you must defend it with factual support.
Examples of this can be statistics, references, or logical ideas that support your
claims.

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 Concluding Statement: After presenting a defendable claim and supporting it with
evidence, end the body paragraph with concluding statement.

• Conclusion
Restatement of the Thesis: The first sentence of any conclusion should always be a
restatement of your central message (thesis statement0. Using assertive language,
restate your thesis in an “I have 100% proven this point” kind of way.
Brief summarization of sub-argument: Most likely, the audience has already
forgotten some of the information you presented.
Overall Concluding Statement: To end your argumentative essay outline with a bang,
present a memorable concluding statement.

Step 4: Edit and proofread

When editing make sure to do the ff.

• Leave the first draft to lay for some time before picking it again.
• Double check grammar and punctuation while revising your draft.
• Double check the evidence you used in your arguments.
• If you have somebody to proofread your work, take advantage of it.

WHAT’S MORE

Task 1
Directions: Fill in blanks in the essay with the words and phrases to complete
the essay.

The issue of (topic) ___________________________ has been widely debated in our community
recently. A variety of different arguments have been put forward about this issue. This essay will
consider some of arguments for ____________________ and shade light on the many problems
that affect.
It has been argued that (state an argument you are against) ____________. So, this
argument goes, ______________. However, (state an argument you are for) even though
____________________________.
It can be further asserted that (state another argument you are against) ________________.
Yet, even if _______________________. Moreover, _________________________.
To sum up, the best solution to fight this issue is to_____________________. We can also
____________________. Government, the city councils and the community should cooperate
together and find out appropriate solutions to this problem.

Task 2
Pre-writing: Think of some of the issues concerning of today’s situations. List their positive and
negative aspects which we, as a society, will have to deal with. Here are some issues to start you
off.
▪ Is distance learning better than the face to face learning?
▪ Does the education system prepare for online classes?
▪ What are the pros and cons of studying online?

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 ▪ What is the biggest challenge faced by students today?

Researching: Choose the issue that interest you most. Decide on the side of the argument that
you want to adopt. You may need to use online sources to find relevant information.

Points for my side of the argument Points against my side of the argument

Now note the evidence to support your side of the argument.

Organizing: Transfer the relevant information that you have gathered onto the following table.

Component Purpose My Notes

Introduction -introduce the theme

-capture reader’s attention
-involve reader
-give background
Development -extend details
-introduce possible developments
-acknowledge other points of view
-provide evidence to support claims
-explain cause and effect
Conclusion -summarize the main points
-reinforce the main theme
-suggest possible outcomes,
consequences or solutions

Composing: Write a clear, valid argument based on accurate, relevant information and evidence.
Facts and eyewitness accounts give your argument credibility.
Be guided of the following rubric.
✓ Introduction – 4, Conclusion – 4, Main Points – 4, Sentence Clarity – 4, Mechanics
(Punctuation & Capitalization)- 4

WHAT I CAN DO

Task 3. This time let’s try if you can make an outline of your own
argumentative essay using your chosen topic.

1. Can Humanity get rid of the internet and continue developing?

2. Do violent video games have a negative psychological impact on children?
3. Apple vs Microsoft; Which software brand is more useful for students?

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 OUTLINE
TOPIC: _________________

Introduction___________________________________________________________

A. Attention Getter_____________________________________________________

B. Thesis_____________________________________________________________

C. Supporting Sentence_________________________________________________

Point 1_______________________________________________________________

A. Supporting Idea_____________________________________________________

B. supporting Idea _____________________________________________________

Point 2_______________________________________________________________

A. Supporting Idea_____________________________________________________

B. Supporting Idea_____________________________________________________

Point 3 ______________________________________________________________

A. Supporting Idea _____________________________________________________

B. Supporting Idea _____________________________________________________

Conclusion ___________________________________________________________

A. Summing up________________________________________________________

B. Final opinion________________________________________________________

RUBRICS

ELEMENTS Needs Fair Strong Excellent

Improvement 1 2 3 4
Clear Claim with Claim is unclear. Claim is clear, Claim and Claim is clearly
Reasons No clear reasons but the reasons reasons are stated and the
are given. are unclear or clearly stated. reasons are
incomplete. strong.

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 Evidence Central claim is Attempts to Support the Supports the
not supported. support the central claim central claims
No evidence central claim and reasons and reasons
provided. and reasons with facts with strong facts,
with facts, but necessary thorough details,
information is details and accurate
unclear, citations. citations.
inaccurate, or
lacks citations.
Explanation Contain little to Attempts to Clearly explains Clearly,
no explanation explain and and analyses concisely, and
or analysis of the analyze the most of the thoroughly
information information but information explains and
presented. the explanation presented. analyzes the
is unclear or information
inaccurate. presented.

Conclusion Abrupt or absent Ends with Ends with a Ends with strong
ending. No concluding concluding or compelling
concluding statement that statement about concluding
statement. does not clearly the central statement that
relate to the claim. clearly related to
central claim. the central
claim.
Formal Tone Informal Writing contains Writing attempts Writing maintain
and style language some informal to maintain a a form and
present elements. formal and objective tone
throughout. objective tone. throughout.
Organization Little to no Attempts to Organizes ideas Strong
and Transitions attempt at organize ideas in a logical way. organization and
organization. but transitional Transitional transitional
language is language used. language use
needed. skillfully
throughout.

Mechanics Distracting Mechanical A few errors Mechanics

(Spelling and mechanical errors distract at present, but they reflect careful
grammar) errors times. do not distract. editing.
throughout

Task 4 Directions: Compose an argumentative essay. Some questions that can help
you to narrow down and organize your ideas are the following:
1. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
2. Are you personally interested in this issue/controversy?
3. Which issue affects you and your community?
4. Is the scope of the issue narrow enough to be manageable?

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 Title:____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_______.

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 GRADING CRITERIA FOR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

CRITERIA MARKS
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THESIS and CONTENT
• Details of the article given is adequate for referencing
purposes and summary of issue and points raised is accurate.
• The essay has a thesis – a single, central point that is interesting,
original, striking and substantial.
• The central idea is developed based on a prompt chosen.
• Central idea in the essay is developed through appropriate 50
and concrete details that show originality and freshness.
• Author shows rather than merely tells.
• Generalizations and assertions are defended. Arguments are
logical.
ORGANIZATION
• The essay is organized and well structured (there is beginning,
a body, and a conclusion).
• The essay exhibits a clear strategy for persuasion and pattern
of development (chronological order, spatial order,
comparison/contrast, etc.).
• The organization works with the thesis so that the thesis and 30
the organization contribute to serving the purpose of the
essay.
• Transitions help the paper flow smoothly.
• Introductory paragraph(s) is (are) interesting and appropriate.
Concluding paragraph is satisfying.
PARAGRAPHS
• Paragraphs are organized, unified and coherent.
• Each supporting paragraph has a controlling idea (which
maybe expressed in a topic sentence).
• In supporting paragraphs, topic idea helps further the thesis. 20

Task 5 Directions: Reflect on what you learned from the lesson by compelling the
sentence below:
I used to think that
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
But now, I think

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 Lesson Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and
argumentative writing techniques
3

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

In the previous lesson, you have learned the features and style in
argumentation. In this lesson, you will learn what makes informative,
persuasive, and argumentative composition or speech. As you get deeply involved in this
lesson, you come across with the similarities and differences of the three writing styles.
Let’s set your goals in this lesson. As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Differentiate informative, persuasive, and argumentative speeches; and
2. Identify features and writing styles for informative, persuasive, and argumentative
speeches.

WHAT I KNOW

Before diving right in, tell me what you know about informative,
persuasive, and argumentative styles in written composition or speech.

Task 1: WARM UP
Directions: Read the question carefully. And then, tick the booton of the answer to the given
question.
1. What does a thesis statement do in your informative essay or speech?
A. It is the most important part of the body paragraph.
B. It is a sentence that expresses the counter argument.
C. It is a sentence that states a conclusion.
D. It is a sentence that lets your reader know what you will write or talk about.
2. What is the purpose of the thesis in argumentative essay or speech?
A. Reminds your reader what your paper is about.
B. States your opinion or claim and porove it.
C. Hooks the readr’s attention.
D. Features vocabulary words.
3. A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
A. Teach readers how to make or do something.
B. Influence readers to do or believe in something.
C. Inform readers about historic or currect events.
D. Tell readers a story.

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 4. What shall the thesis statement be of an argumentative essay?
A. Takes one side of the issue.
B. States a debatable statement.
C. Presents the main topic clearly.
D. Expresses counterclaim.
5. A good conclusion should do a few things EXCEPT:
A. Restate your thesis.
B. Synthesize or summarize your major points.
C. Make the context of your argument clear.
D. Introduce new idea.

WHAT’S IN
Organizing information, ideas, opinions, and arguments in a well-
structured composition (essay) is a significant experience to understand
the process of learning in clarifying or sorting out ideas and information, analyzing
sources of material, exercising critical judgement. Writing an essay develops your writing
skills in structuring an argument and capacity in writing clearly, coherently, and
persuasively. For you to grasp the features of the three essential writing styles, follow the
discussion below.
An informative essay aims to educate reader on a topic. This type can have one
of several functions: to define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or
provide a how-to. This writing style does not, however, present an opinion or try to
persuade reader.
In a persuasive essay (like argument essay), you have to strive to convince the
reader of the merits of your opinion or stand on a particular issue.
Argumentative essay helps you how to clarify thoughts and articulate them
honestly and accurately by taking a deep consideration of the ideas of others in a
respectful and critical manner.
Study the table below to get familiar with the writing techniques which you can
apply in writing your composition. Observe the unique features of each writing style.

Informative, Persuasive, & Argumentative Writing Techniques

INFORMATIVE
Educates your reader on a
topic.
PURPOSE
Explains general idea using
GENERAL
specific support
TECHNIQUE
Considers major
demographics of the
audience: general age,
AUDIENCE
gender, education, religion,
and culture, as well as to
PERSUASIVE
Attempts to persuade a
reader adopt a certain point
of view or to take a particular
action.
Uses facts to back up
opinions to convince the
readers
Require demographics: age,
gender, sexual orientation,
ethnic or cultural
background, socioeconomic
status, religion, and political
affiliation to influence a
ARGUMENTATIVE
Attempts to convince a reader to
agree with a particular argument
(the writer's thesis statement).
Blend reasons and credible data to
show that the argument is valid
Needs demographics: age, gender,
sexual orientation, ethnic or cultural
background, socioeconomic status,
religion, and political affiliation to
influence a listener's beliefs,
attitudes, values, and actions.

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 what groups the audience listener's beliefs, attitudes,
members belong values, and actions.
POINT OF VIEW 3rd person 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person
Expresses serious, Is a more relaxed tone, like Is authoritative; the author must
ATTITUDE respectful tone that of a friend or trusted appear to be an authority on the
adviser matter in question
Presents a clear thesis (Main Presents a point of view Introduces disagreement with,
Topic) and elaborates with around a topic or theme that agreement with, agreement with in
PERSPECTIVES supports using explanation is backed by evidence to general, but disagreement with in
PRESENTED or facts. support it. particulars, disagreement with in
general, but conceding some
points of agreement
Makes outline for Identifies a topic and takes Researches a topic and aligns with
STARTING POINT introduction, body, and side of an issue. one side.
conclusion.
Makes use of facts, Makes facts, statistics, Uses facts, statistics, quotes,
SUPPORT illustration, or explanation quotes, examples as proof to examples as proof to back up
back up opinion. arguments.
Summarizes/Evaluates the Restates thesis/summarizes presses audiences emotional
CONCLUSION contents of essay main points/calls for action buttons backed up with facts to
promote a need to act

After knowing the features of each writing style (informative, persuasive, or

argumentative) get down to the list of steps in writing an essay, complete the next task.

Task 2: TO-DO-LIST
Directions: Arrange the steps in writing a composition from the initial to end. Match the
step to to-do-list.

Steps in Writing an Essay

No. Step To-do- list in writing essay
❖ Choose the topic for your informative essay.
1 ❖ Remember that the aim of informative essay is not impose your
view, but to inform and educate the audience on a topic
chosen.
2 ❖ Create the outline that will organize your facts in a logical way.
❖ List all the questions you have about your topic and what you
are going to perform.
❖ Gather all the necessary information for the work, from at least
four sources.
3
❖ Research your topic online and in a library. Find authoritative,
credible sources.
❖ Analyze the facts and research details found.

The next task presents the points to remember in writing the three important
components of an essay (Introduction, Body, and conclusion). Each part performs vital
role to bring completeness to other components. For you to know about these points that
you have to remember in writing essay, complete task 3 below.

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Task 3: THINK TO WRITE
Directions: Below is the list of points to remember in writing an introduction, body,
conclusion of an essay. Study the list of points to determine the introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion of an Essay
No. Parts Points to remember in writing the introduction, body, and
conclusion of an essay
❖ Provide all the necessary information and materials to your target
audience.
1
❖ Use various sources, facts and expert judgments.
❖ Make sure all your facts are accurate
❖ Restate about the seriousness of issue and summarize the facts
for and against your main thesis.
2 ❖ Never introduce some new information or ideas in the conclusion
❖ The main purpose for your conclusion is to round off the essay by
summing up.
❖ Present the topic and grab your audience attention.
❖ Give some background information about the key words and
terminology.
❖ Compare the viewpoints and facts on a controversial subject or
different sources data.
3
❖ Start with a general idea which gradually gets more and more
specific.
❖ Imagine the inverted pyramid:
❖ General Idea
❖ Specific Thesis

WHAT’S NEW

A hook is an opening statement which is usually expressed in a sentence

in an essay. It aims to grab the attention of the reader to get involved in reading the text
on. It can be done by using a question, quote, statistic, or anecdote. In creating the hook,
always remember that it has to link the reader to the overall topic of your composition. To
know about types of hooks take the next task.

Task 4: READ ON
Directions: Match the Hook in Column A with its example statement in Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1 Statistic Hook A Have you ever watch the high-flying, jump shooting, slam
dunking player that play in the NBA? Every time I catch a
game on television and I witness the thrill of the game, I
cannot help but watch another one…

2 Question Hook B “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen,
other make it happen” Michael Jordan stated arguably the
best player to ever play in the NBA…

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 3 Quotation Hook
4 Anecdotal Hook
C According to the World Health Organization consumption of
tobacco kills about five million people every year, which
makes it more than the death rate from HIV/AIDS, TB and
malaria altogether…
D When was in High School, I remember playing in Adamson
basketball league. We had to travel to Cebu on the weekends
for basketball training. Each and every time we had a training
there was a boy around my age in the gym by the time we
arrived. He was always covered in sweat, throwing up shots,
practicing his layups, achieving his dribbling skills

WHAT IS IT

After crafting your hook, your next task is to write your thesis statement that
states the topic and purpose of your paper. A good thesis statement will direct the structure
of your essay and will allow your reader to understand the ideas you will discuss within your
paper. Your thesis should be stated somewhere in the opening paragraphs of your paper,
most often as the last sentence of the introduction. Often, a thesis will be one sentence,
but for complex subjects, you may find it more effective to break the thesis statement into
two sentences. The kind of thesis statement you write will depend on the type of paper you
are writing. Here is how to write the different kinds of thesis statements:

Type of Thesis Sample Thesis

Writing
states the topic of your paper Attributes related to individual’s success include
Topic

and lists the 3key aspects of your
informative topic that will be discussed in the
paper.
has to convince your audience of
persuasive your point of view.
An argumentative thesis states the
topic of your paper, your
position on the topic, and the
argumentative reasons you have for taking that
position.
effective 1time management, 2motivation, and
3
family support.
Childhood vaccinations should be mandatory, as
they are safe, reduce the risk of illness, and
protect other people from contagious diseases.
(Topic)
Technology (Position)has reduced our level of
connectedness to other people because (Reason)it
permits us to separate from the people in our
physical environment and it does not substitute the
social skills needed in order to help us unite to
those around us.

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At this point, you have learned how to write a thesis statement about a topic. Your next
task is to develop supporting paragraphs as the primary building blocks of your essay that
develop the thesis statement. In developing support paragraphs should be unified,
coherent, and adequately developed, while flowing from one to the next as smoothly
as possible. The following list perfectly reminds you of what your support paragraph will
be written.

Remember the rules in developing support paragraphs below:

RULE TO REMEMBER
Unity Is achieved by keeping details in the paragraph focused around the
central idea.
Coherence Linking individual sentences within a paragraph should be done in a
logical way; the paragraph itself should be connected with the rest of
the composition by following the natural progression of thought. Use
transitional words and phrases (moreover, indeed, however, to sum up
with) to ensure the smooth flow of thought.
Adequate Each paragraph should be long enough to develop in full the main idea
Development expressed in the topic sentence.

WHAT’S MORE

At this point, you have reached the final section of an essay. The conclusion
part of an essay may be the toughest section to write. However, the
conclusion is undoubtedly the most essential part of an essay because it ties everything
together up well in the end.
So, how do you write a good conclusion? What are the key components of a solid
conclusion? What does a thorough and effective conclusion look like in informative,
persuasive, and argumentative essay? Read on for more information below to know
similarities and differences in rafting conclusions for informative, persuasive, and
argumentative text.
MAKING CONCLUSIONS
Writing Type Conclusion
Informative Begin with a topic sentence that reflects the argument of the thesis
statement. Briefly summarize the main points of the paper. Provide a strong
and effective close for the paper.
Persuasive Briefly restate your position. Touch on the highlights of your argument, and
show how your essay resolves or addresses the issue. Restate the thesis
and summarize all of the main points from the body paragraphs.
Argumentative Press your audiences emotional buttons backed up with facts to promote a
need to act. This call to action will validate the arguments have you made
and help to win people over to your site. Frame your arguments to give the
reader a choice of total disaster or to follow your ideas

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Task 5: TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Write T if the statement is true, or F if the statement is false. A persuasive text
is meant to convince readers to accept your point of view.
_____ 1. Informative, persuasive, and argumentative essays suggest different writing goals.
_____ 2. A hook connects the reader to read the text.
_____ 3. Thesis statement holds the central idea, a stand or writer’ claim on an issue.
_____ 4. Supporting paragraphs stick to the thesis and maintain one-idea one-paragraph rule.
_____ 5. The conclusion reminds reader of important points to put closure to the composition.

WHAT I CAN DO
Now, you can confidently work with the topics below to plan your essay.
Task 6: SET WRITING GOAL
Directions: Shade the button of your choice from the topics list below. And then,
complete the table to plan your composition.
Young adults and teens have loved tattoos, which have become common in recent
times. It is possible to shed more light on the reason for the growth in tattoo culture
and their transformation into the mainstream picture.
Many say that minimum wage jobs are low skill and the workers in them shouldn't be
compensated more for their work, but others claim that a minimum wage job isn't
enough money to live off of. Which side do you land on?
Has the internet positively or negatively impacted human society?

COMPONENT DESCRIBE YOUR COMPONENT DESCRIBE YOUR

PLAN PLAN
Type of Writing Attitude/Tone
Purpose Perspectives Presented
General Technique Starting Point
Audience Support
Point of View Conclusion

ASSESSMENT
Congratulations. Your final task is to compose your essay
based on your plan above.

Task 7: EXECUTE THE WRITING GOAL

Directions: Review task 7 to get started in writing your composition. And then, compose
a five-paragraph essay based on your plan.

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 Composing short persuasive texts using
Lesson
a variety of persuasive techniques
4 and devices

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

What kinds of persuasive messages have made a lasting impression on

you? Perhaps you remember a stirring speech that inspired you to support a cause or an
alarming ad that made you advocate for the planet’s safety. That’s the power of
persuasion – the art of swaying people’s feelings, opinions, and actions.
As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify persuasive techniques and devices

2. Compose a short text using the persuasive techniques

WHAT IS IT

Allowing emotions to influence your decisions is not always a mistake.

However, you should be aware of how powerful language and emotion could be used to
persuade you to accept or do something. Persuasive techniques and devices are specific
methods that are used to sway your heart and mind. Below are some of them.

TECHNIQUES EXAMPLES

Audiences everywhere are raving about

Bandwagon
‘The Platform’. Don’t be the only one to
- taps into people’s desire to belong miss out the most suspenseful and
or be part of a group metaphorical film of 2020!

Plain Folks
At last, an investment plan created with
- implies that ordinary people are on
real families and real budgets in mind.
“our side” or that a candidate is like
a regular person

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 Testimonial
I lost three kilograms in six weeks –
- relies on endorsements from thanks to the new Turbo Cycle exercise
celebrities, experts, or satisfied program. You can, too!
customers
Transfer
Take pride in being a Filipino. Re-elect
- connects to a product, a candidate,
Juan Dela Cruz!
or a cause with a positive image or
idea
Appeal to Pity, Fear, or Vanity
Choose the Enigma MXM – because you
- uses words that evoke strong
deserve a car that’s as stylish as you are!
feelings, rather than facts and
evidence, to persuade
If you believe in education, vote against
Ethical Appeal
cutting after-school programs. With you
- taps into people’s values or moral help, we can keep these programs going
standards strong.

Loaded Language
Smooth. Silky. Luxuriously creamy. You’ll
- uses words with strongly positive never go back to ordinary low-fat
or negative connotations to stir margarine.
people’s emotions

WHAT’S MORE

Task 1. Identify the persuasive technique described in each statement. Choose from
the given options.
appeal to fear bandwagon transfer
plain folks testimonial

1. It taps into people’s desire to belong to a group.

2. This makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger.

3. It connects a product, a candidate, or a cause with a positive image or idea.

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 4. This technique relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied
customer.

5. It implies that ordinary people are on “our side” or that a candidate is like a
regular person.

Task 2. Analyze the following advertisements, then answer the given questions.

1. Reread the text in this ad. What techniques were used to persuade you? Cite
specific words or phrases to support your answer.
2. Consider the photographs and the layout. Do these visual elements contribute to
the power of the message? Explain your answer

3.Identify the persuasive technique that is used in this ad. Why might the creators
have used this technique to target teens? Explain

WHAT I CAN DO

Echoing concerns have been raised by both students and teachers about
online classes during the pandemic. Compose a short persuasive text
about your view on this issue. Make sure to add a variety of persuasive techniques
discussed in this lesson. Review the features of an effective persuasive text in the
previous lesson. Let the following guide questions walk you through creating your own
persuasive text.

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 1. Purpose and Audience
- Is the issue introduced and described?
- Is there enough background information to help readers understand the
topic?
2. Claim
- Is there a clear claim or stand? Do you approve or oppose with online
classes amid this pandemic?
3. Evidence
- Are pieces of evidence – facts, statistics, testimonials, surveys, etc. –
presented clearly?
- Are sources credible and properly cited?
4. Persuasive Techniques
- Is there a variety of techniques used to persuade readers?
5. Conclusion
- Are ideas summarized?
- Is there call to action?

LET’S GET CREATIVE!

Make a poster promoting a certain product. Make use of at least three types of
propaganda devices.

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Rubric
CRITERIA 5 4 3 2
Clarity of Graphics are Most graphics Most graphics Many graphics
Meaning all in focus and are in focus are in focus are not clear or
the content and the and the are too small.
easily viewed content easily content easily
and identified viewed and viewed and
from 2 m away. identified from identified from
2 m away. 1 m away.
Relevance to All graphics are All graphics Some graphics Graphics do
the Theme related to the are related to relate to the not relate to
topic and make the topic and topic. Most the topic OR
it easier to most make it borrowed several
understand. All easier to graphics have borrowed
borrowed understand. All a source graphics do not
graphics have borrowed citation. have a source
a source graphics have citation.
citation. a source
citation.
Labels All items of Almost all Several items Labels are too
importance on items of of importance small to view
the poster are importance on on the poster OR no
clearly labelled the poster are are clearly important items
with labels that clearly labelled labelled with were labelled.
can be read with labels that labels that can
from at least 1 can be read be read from at
m away. from at least 1 least 1 m
m away. away.
Content Student can Student can Student can Student
accurately accurately accurately appears to
answer all answer most answer about have
questions questions 75% of insufficient
related to facts related to facts questions knowledge
in the poster in the poster related to facts about the facts
and processes and processes in the poster or processes
used to create used to create and processes used in the
the poster. the poster. used to create poster.
the poster.

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 Attractiveness The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster is
exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly
attractive in terms of attractive messy or very
terms of design, layout, though it may poorly
design, layout, and neatness. be a bit messy. designed. It is
and neatness. not attractive.
Title Title can be Title can be Title can be The title is too
read from 2 m read from 2 m read from 1 m small and/or
away and is away and away and does not
quite creative. describes describes the describe the
content well. content well. content of the
poster well.

REFLECTION
Now that you have finished all the learning tasks, it is time to reflect and write

Three activities I liked throughout the lesson.

1.
2.
3..

Three life applications want to fulfill from the activities done.

1.
2.
3.

Three realizations I gained throughout the lesson

1.
2.
3.

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Lesson
Lesson
1 3
What’s More
Task 1: WARM UP
1. D 3. B
2. B 4. B
3. B 5. D
Task 2: TO-DO-LIST
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
Task 3: THINK TO WRITE
1. Body
2. Conclusion
3. Introduction
Task 4:
1. C 3. B
2. A 4. D
Task 5: TRUE OR FALSE
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True
Task 6: SET WRITING GOAL
Answer may vary
Task 7: EXECUTE THE WRITING GOAL
Answers may vary
Lesson 4
What’s More
Task 1
1. Bandwagon
2. Testimonial
3. Appeal to Fear
4. Transfer
What I Can Do
ANSWER KEY
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Lesson 4
What’s More
Task 1
5. Bandwagon
6. Testimonial
7. Appeal to Fear
8. Transfer
9. Plain Folks
Task 2
Answers may vary. Suggested answers:
1. The ad used Appeal to Pity and Ethical Appeal. The photo of a
little girl with her pitiful eyes incites sympathy among readers. There’s
also the play with words. The word ‘can’ illustrates double meaning – a
can ‘of goods’ and can ‘as an ability’.
2. The ad is divided into two portions using a can’s layout. The
visual elements such as contrasting colors, unbalanced space and
size contribute to the power of the message.
3. The ad used Bandwagon and Appeal to Vanity. The line “Will
you join them or sit on the sidelines?” supports such. The creators are
targeting teens’ ego and their desire to belong and stand out.
What I Can Do
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