Grade 10!

Direction: Copy and answer. Decide if you strongly agree, agree,

disagree, or strongly disagree with the statements.
Statement Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree

1. The government did an excellent job dealing with the pandemic.

2. The government should spend more money on education than on

other social services.

3. The government's approach to addressing poverty in the

Philippines is effective.

4. The implementation of online learning during the pandemic was

effective.

5. The government's decision to prioritize the reopening of face-to-

face classes in schools is beneficial.
 Components of an
Argumentative Essay
Components of an Argumentative essay

INTRODUCTION BODY

REFUTATION CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION
• Contains hook, background information, and thesis statement.

• This is called the “gateway” of an essay.

• It attracts the attention of readers to the essay and gives the readers
background information about the topic.
• It also introduces the claim or thesis statement of the essay, which is
the heart of an essay, and tells what to be discussed in the body
paragraphs.
 INTRODUCTION
SUBPARTS OF AN INTRODUCTION
• Hook
• Background Information
• Thesis Statement
 INTRODUCTION
HOOK
>> Also known as the attention grabber, is an important part
of your essay's introduction. It's what catches the reader's
attention and gets them interested in reading more. It's like
the part of a story that makes you curious or excited about
what happens next.
 INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
>> This is where you create a context that makes the main topic
more understandable and meaningful to the audience.

It typically includes:
• relevant historical context,
• key facts, definitions,
• and any other information necessary for the audience
to comprehend the main discussion or thesis.
 INTRODUCTION
THESIS STATEMENT
>> A concise and focused sentence that clearly presents the
main point, argument, or claim of an essay, research paper, or
any other piece of academic writing. It serves as the roadmap
for the entire work, providing readers with a preview of the
writer's stance on the topic and the main points that will be
discussed.
 INTRODUCTION
A well-crafted thesis statement typically:
• States the main idea: Clearly expresses the central point of the
essay.
• Takes a position or makes a claim: Presents the writer's stance on
the issue.
• Provides a roadmap: Outlines the key points or arguments that will
be explored in the essay.
 INTRODUCTION
Example:
Topic: Should school uniforms be mandatory in schools?
Have you ever thought about why some schools make students wear uniforms?
Lots of schools around the world have a rule that says students must wear uniforms.
Some people say it's good because it helps everyone look the same, while others think
it's not fair because it takes away their choice. This essay will argue in favor of making
school uniforms required. It will talk about how they help keep things organized, make
everyone feel like they belong, and make sure nobody feels left out because of what
they wear.
 BODY

>> Presents the evidence, or the reasons, facts,

statistics, examples, or statements from experts,
studies, or other sources to support the claim.
 BODY
Example:
Uniforms help create a strong school community and make it easier to
identify which students belong to which school. Research shows that
uniforms improve behavior, attendance, and grades by reducing distractions
caused by different clothing. Plus, uniforms make sure everyone is treated
fairly, no matter their financial situation, so nobody feels left out or
embarrassed about their clothes.
 REFUTATION

• Presents counterargument, or opposing or contrary view that

challenges or contradicts the claim.
• Presents rebuttal, or the statement of arguments that negate or
disprove the counterclaim.
 REFUTATION
Example:
Some argue that wearing uniforms inhibits students from
expressing their true identities, but wearing a uniform doesn't stop
you from being yourself; it just means you show who you are
through your actions and what you achieve, not by what you wear.
 CONCLUSION

>> The conclusion summarizes the main points of

the essay to stir and leave ideas, thoughts, or
feelings for the reader to think about.
 CONCLUSION
Example:

In conclusion, school uniforms are a good idea because they help

keep things organized, make everyone feel like they're part of the same
group, and make sure nobody feels left out because of what they wear.
Making uniforms mandatory in schools helps create a fair and inclusive
environment where everyone can focus on learning and being
themselves.
Example of an
outline:
CHALLENGE 1
DIRECTION: Identify what is being described in each number. Write your
answer in your notebook.
1. This type of essay aims to convey and defend an opinion or stand by
providing sound and solid evidence to convince the reader to accept
and side with an idea.
2. This part of the essay presents a call to action to the readers.
3. This is the part of the argumentative essay that contains the
evidence, or the reasons and facts to support the claim.
4. This part of an argumentative essay contains a hook that will
motivate a person to read the entire work.
5. This is the part of the argumentative essay that contains the
 CHALLENGE 1
DIRECTION: Identify what is being described in each number. Write your
answer in your notebook.
Argumentative Essay 1. This type of essay aims to convey and defend an opinion or stand by
providing sound and solid evidence to convince the reader to accept
Conclusion and side with an idea.
Body 2. This part of the essay presents a call to action to the readers.
3. This is the part of the argumentative essay that contains the
Introduction evidence, or the reasons and facts to support the claim.
4. This part of an argumentative essay contains a hook that will
Refutation motivate a person to read the entire work.
5. This is the part of the argumentative essay that contains the
CHALLENGE 2
DIRECTION: Choose one of the five topics from the previous
activity.
Use theOF
FORMAT chosen topic to create an outline and write an argumentative
THE ACTIVITY:
essay.
CHALLENGE 2
CRITERI
A:
Excellent (5 Ideas are thoroughly explained, highly coherent writing,
points) almost no grammatical errors.

Good (4 points) Ideas are explained, coherent writing, few grammatical

errors.

Satisfactory (3 Ideas are partially explained, somewhat coherent writing,

points) several grammatical errors
Thank you for
listening!