ARGUMENTATIV

E/ PERSUASIVE
TEXT
🠶An argumentative text/essay uses evidence
and facts to prove whether or not a claim is
true. It presents two sides of a single issue,
and covers the most important arguments
for(pros) and against(cons).
🠶Argumentative essay persuades other
people to agree with your claim by
presenting evidence to substantiate.
PROCESSING
QUESTIONS
What are the reasons for
not allowing students to
bring mobile phones to
school?
What facts are used to
support the argument?
Are these convincing?
Do you agree with the
writer? What important
message/information
have you learned from
the text?
 Telephone Conversation: To be read by volunteer students.
Calling Someone at Work

Kenneth: Hello. This is Kenneth Beare. May I speak to Ms. Sunshine, please?
Receptionist: Hold the line a moment, I’ll check if she is in her office.
Kenneth: Thank you.
Receptionist: (after a moment) Yes, Ms. Sunshine is in. I’ll put you through.
Ms. Sunshine: Hello, this is Ms. Sunshine. How can I help you?
Kenneth: Hello, my name is Kenneth Beare and I’m calling to inquire about the
position advertised in Sunday’s Times.
Ms. Sunshine: Yes, the position is still open. Could I have your name and
number please?
Receptionist: Certainly, My name is Kenneth Beare….
QUESTIONS:

1.What is the conversation all about?

2.What do you observe about the
flow of the dialogue?
Activity: Provide information for argumentative text.
Topic: Students Should not be Allowed to Bring
Mobile Phones to School

REASON DETAILS
 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY
Synonyms are two words that mean the same or nearly the same as each other.
Choose the correct synonym for each underlined word below by circling
your choice.

1. The girls were surprised when they saw the beautiful flowers the delivery
boy brought.
a. frustrating c. fast
b. pretty d. orange
2. Watching the movie with all of my friends from school was fun, but it was
too long.
a. sticky c. silly
b. lengthy d. short
3. Jennifer’s roasted hot dog was ruined when it fell into the fire.
a. flames c. ground
b. water d. refrigerator
4. The librarian asked the children to be silent because everyone
was trying to study.
a. noisy c. quiet
b. boring d. early
5. My grandpa made the new dollhouse, complete with miniature
furniture for every room.
a. pretty c. fresh
b. tiny d. tall