Pledge

I am __________________, and today I pledge to do

my best and to have a positive attitude in our class. I
will expect success and come prepared to learn. I will
try my best to answer what’s being asked. I will treat
my classmates with respect and care, encourage
others and be willing to share.
I will end this day with my head held high, knowing
I’ve done my best, and given all a great try!
May paninindigan ka ba
takot ka sa commitment
n natin kung hanggang saan mo
manindigan.
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POSITION
PAPER
 Position Paper

A position paper presents

one side of an arguable
opinion about an issue.
 Position Paper

The goal of a position paper is

to convince the audience that
your opinion is valid and
defensible.
 Position Paper

The purpose of a position

paper is to generate
support on an issue.
 Format of Position Paper
Introducti Counter
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 Format of Position Paper
Counter
Your Argument Argument
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Introduction
 Introduce the topic
 Provide background on
the topic to explain why it
is important
 Assert the thesis
Counter Argument
 Summarize the counterclaims
 Provide supporting
information for counterclaim
 Refute the counterclaims
 Give evidence for argument
Your Argument
 Provide your stand or
main point on the
topic/issue.
 Give enough supporting
details to support your
argument.
Conclusion
 Restate your argument
 Provide a plan of action
but do not introduce new
information
 Writing Process of a Position
Paper
Choosing
Your
Position
Building Your
Argument
Drafting Your
Revising Paper
and Editing
Your Paper
Choosing your Position
Research your
topic and the
Think about your
alternative sides.
views on the issue.

Make a pros and Think about your

Make sure your
cons list for at least views on the issue.
topic is arguable.
2 positions on your
topic.
Building Your Argument
Identify a counter-
Identify your
argument that you
supporting
can easily dismiss.
reasons.

Establish your Compile your

claim. supporting
evidence.
 EVALUATION

1. Climate Change: Mitigation or Adaptation?;

2. K-12 Education Program: Boon or Bane?; and
3. The Youth: The Hope or the Hate of the Society.
 ASSIGNMENT

Research an arguable topic and

present to the class different sides
of the issue.
Thank you
for
listening
and study
well