GOOD

AFTERNOON
Grade 9
 Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to;
1. Identify the strategies employed by writers to convince their audience
2. Examine the essay’s structure and assess how effectively the author
presents their ideas, transition between points, and provides a logical
flow of information
3. Reflect on how your own perspectives might influence your
understanding and interpretation of the essay
 Give your insights about the
statement:

“Just because it’s on the

internet, doesn’t mean
it’s true.”
 Task 1:

 Look closely at the editorial cartoon below and answer the

guide questions that follow.
Questions:

What issue is this

political cartoon
about?
 What do you think is
the cartoonist’s
opinion on this issue?
 What other opinion can
you imagine another
person have on this
issue?
 Did you find this cartoon
persuasive? Why or why
not? Explain your answer.
 What other techniques
could the cartoonist have
used to make this cartoon
more persuasive?
DISCUSSION:

 In an argumentative essay, your job is to

make the reader agree with your opinion
about a controversial topic.

 HOW?
YOU HAVE TO:

 (1) state your opinion,

 (2) give reasons to support your opinion,
and
 (3) argue against the opposite opinion.
Overall, you must convince the audience
that your side of the argument is correct.
 To convince the audience, your
essay must be balanced—it must
include your viewpoint and the
opposing viewpoint, or
counterargument.
 What is
Counterargument?
 A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint or argument
presented in response to a claim or argument. It is used to
challenge or refute the original argument by providing
alternative evidence, reasoning, or perspectives.
Counterarguments are commonly employed in persuasive
or argumentative writing to acknowledge and address
potential objections or opposing opinions. By addressing
counterarguments, writers can strengthen their own
arguments by demonstrating an understanding of
alternative viewpoints and providing reasoned responses to
them.
Example:

 Claim: "Implementing stricter gun control laws will reduce gun-related violence."

 Counterargument: "Stricter gun control laws may infringe upon the rights of law-
abiding citizens and have limited effectiveness in reducing gun-related violence."
 Explanation: In this counterargument, the opposing viewpoint challenges the claim
that stricter gun control laws will effectively reduce gun-related violence. It suggests
that such laws may encroach upon the rights of individuals who use firearms
responsibly and legally. Additionally, the counterargument questions the effectiveness
of stricter gun control laws by implying that determined individuals will still find ways
to acquire firearms illegally, rendering the laws less impactful in curbing violence. By
presenting this counterargument, the speaker or writer aims to provide an alternative
perspective and generate a more comprehensive discussion on the topic.
 Even though you are arguing only one side
of an issue, you must think about what the
other side would say about your opinion.
After you give the counterargument, you
must refute it by showing that it is
wrong. If your essay is balanced, a reader
is more likely to agree with you.
What does Refute mean?

Refute - Prove (a
statement or theory)
to be wrong or false.
The most common type of argumentative essay
has six paragraphs. Like:

 All essays, it begins with an introduction and

ends with a conclusion
 In between are the body paragraphs where
you must do three things
 Support your opinion, present the opposing
point of view
 And tell why that viewpoint is wrong.
 Remember:

 A good argumentative essay attempts

to persuade readers to understand and
support your point of view about a
topic by stating your reasoning and
providing evidence to back it up. The
following are the five types of
argument claims that can drive your
essay:
Fact – whether the
statement is true or
false
 Definition – the dictionary
definition of what you’re
arguing, plus your own personal
interpretation of it

Value – the importance of
3.

what you’re arguing

 Cause and effect – what
causes the problem and what
effects it has
 Policy – why you should
care and what you should do
about it after reading
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

 Read the given excerpt and

answer the questions that follows:
WHY WEARING A MASK IS IMPORTANT?
 The issue of wearing face coverings in public comes up frequently
these days. A common sentiment is, “If I am not personally at high risk
for COVID-19, why should I wear a mask?” I suspect this is why I see
so many people in public places who are not covering their nose and
mouth. The CDC has recommended “wearing cloth face coverings in
public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to
maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of
significant community-based transmission”. COVID-19 spreads
mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory
droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout, or sing.
These droplets can then land in the mouths or noses of people who are
near you or they may breathe these droplets in.
 The reason for this is that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread
even before symptoms appear, by such things as coughing, sneezing, or
even speaking at close range. Cloth face coverings have been
recommended due to their low cost and ready availability. By using cloth
face coverings, it preserves surgical masks and N-95 masks for healthcare
workers who may be involved in direct care of patients with COVID-19.
The importance of using face coverings in public is illustrated in the
graphic seen here. If I wear my face covering to protect you from me, and
you wear your face covering to protect me from you, then we can all
dramatically decrease our risk of transmission of the virus that causes
COVID-19. This, in conjunction with social distancing and frequent
handwashing or use of hand sanitizer, will be important in limiting the
spread of COVID-19 as we return to our usual activities.
 PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1.What are the reasons for wearing a face mask?

2.What facts are used to support the argument?
3.Do you agree with the writer? Explain your
answer.
 ABSTRACTION

1.How can you strengthen your argument by

considering different perspectives or incorporating
additional evidence?

2.How can you engage the reader and make your

argument compelling and persuasive?
 ASSESSMENT

Read and analyze the given questions. Write

the best answer on the space provided.
1. What is the primary purpose of an argument on
argumentative essay?
a.To inform the reader about a specific topic
b.To persuade the reader to agree with a particular
viewpoint
c.To entertain the reader with an interesting story
d.To analyze and critique a literary work
2. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristics of a strong argumentative essay?
a.Clear thesis statement
b.Logical reasoning and evidence
c.Emotional appeals and personal anecdotes
d.All of the above
3. How should counterarguments be addressed in an
argumentative essay?
a.Completely ignore them to strengthen your own
viewpoint
b.Acknowledge and refute them to strengthen your own
viewpoint
c.Present them as stronger arguments to change your own
viewpoint
d.Use them as evidence to support your own viewpoint
4. What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in
an argumentative essay?
a.To introduce new evidence and arguments
b.To summarize the main points and restate the
thesis
c.To ask the reader a thought-provoking question
d.To apologize for any shortcomings in the essay
5. which of the following is a characteristic of an
argumentative essay?
a.It presents a balanced view of the topic
b.It relies heavily on personal anecdotes and
experiences.
c.It focuses primarily on describing a topic or
concept
D.It avoids presenting counterarguments or
opposing viewpoints