English Grade 7 Lesson 28

Reading Argument Texts

Consolidation Camp
Short Review
Q1. What’s the purpose of a persuasive text?
Give an example.
Q2. What kind of language is used to persuade?
Give an example.
Q3. What does an argument need to be
persuasive?
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C1
 Identifying the
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structure and
features of an
argument

C2
An argument is a persuasive text type
that argues one point of view.
The sample text relies on providing
good reasons and facts to support a
point of view. It appeals to reason
rather than emotions to persuade or
convince someone.

C2
C3
Title:
Plastic pollution is one of the worst environmental problems facing
the Philippines. It has serious impacts on the environment and human
health so reducing plastic waste is crucial for the future of marine
ecosystems, human health, and communities that rely on fishing and
tourism.
Firstly, plastic pollution poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems.
Marine animals, such as sea turtles, whales, and dolphins, often
mistake plastic debris for food and can suffer injury or death from
ingesting plastic waste. This disrupts the delicate balance of marine
life and biodiversity.

C4-A
Secondly, plastic waste poses a significant threat to human
health. Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, and
when it does, it releases toxic chemicals into the soil and
water. These toxins can contaminate our food and water
sources and enter the food chain. This affects not only
marine life but also humans, and can lead to health issues
such as hormonal imbalances and even cancer.
Thirdly, plastic pollution has economic
consequences as well. Coastal communities
that depend on fishing and tourism suffer
when plastic pollution damages their marine
resources and their natural attractions. They
could lose their jobs and livelihood.
By reducing plastic waste, we can protect our marine ecosystems,
safeguard our health, and support our coastal communities. Simple
actions such as using reusable bags, bottles, and containers, as well as
recycling and properly disposing of plastic waste, can make a
significant impact. It's important for all of us to take responsibility
and work together to create a cleaner and healthier future for
ourselves and generations to come.
[Adapted from text generated by ChatGPT Open AI.
https://openai.com/chatgpt]
Questions
Q1. Which sentence is the thesis statement? Where can you find this
in the text?

Q2. What are the writer’s main claims (or reasons) supporting the
main argument? Where can you find these in the text?

Q3. What title would you give this argument text? Discuss with a
partner to decide on a title.

C4-B
Q1. The focus of the lesson was on learning about
how information is organized in an argument text.
How has the lesson helped you to understand this?
Q2. Which questions were easy to answer? Why?
Q3. What strategies did you use to answer the
harder questions?
Congratulations for completing
Lesson 28 !!!