WEEK 3

Using Persuasive
Writing Techniques
 Review
Choose the correct letter.
1. Which type of writing aims to convince the
readers to agree with the writer’s opinion or
perspective?
A. Argumentative B. Descriptive
C. Informative D. Persuasive
 Review
2. Informative writing is sometimes called
_____________ writing.
A. argumentative
B. expository
C. narrative
D. persuasive
 Review
3. Which of the following is not an acceptable
evidence to prove one’s point?
A. opinions of random people
B. research findings
C. statement of experts
D. statistics
 Review
4. It is the purpose of an informative text.
A. to educate
B. to entertain
C. to narrate
D. to persuade
 Review
5. What technique aims to persuade the readers by
telling that everybody else has accepted the idea or
that the majority is already doing it?
A. Appeal to Authority
B. Bandwagon
C. Repetition
D. Rhetorical Question
 Activity: Right Where It Belongs

Identify where these elements are

found in an argumentative essay by
putting a check mark on the
corresponding column.
Activity: Right Where It Belongs
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
is a type of writing wherein the writer
aims at presenting an issue (be it
scientific, political, social, etc.) and then
taking side or making a stand, which he
will have to support by giving proof or
evidence.
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
This task requires that the writer read
about the topic and research about
evidence (e.g., statistics, statement of
experts, legal documents).
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
it is quite similar with persuasive writing
in some aspects, but argumentative texts
adopt a fair, formal and reasonable
tone; hence, emotive appeal do not play
a significant role here.
 ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
In terms of structure, argumentative
essays should have a straightforward
structure so they are easy for readers to
follow.
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
1. Introductory paragraph – This part
should provide an outline of the topic,
the background information needed to
understand your argument, the evidence
you will present, and your thesis
statement.
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
(A thesis statement is a clear, concise,
one-sentence summary of your main
point and claim.)
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
2. Body paragraphs – This part
comprises at least three paragraphs that
contains reasons and evidence (such as
examples, research, statistics, statements
from an authority, etc.) that back up
your claim.
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
3. Counterargument – This paragraph
is still part of the body, but it is reserved
for acknowledging opposing claims
and then refuting them to further support
your side or stance.
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
3. Counterargument – This paragraph
is still part of the body, but it is reserved
for acknowledging opposing claims
and then refuting them to further support
your side or stance.
 Parts of an Argumentative Writing
4. Conclusion – This is a one-paragraph
part that restates your thesis and
summarizes all of the arguments. Here,
no other arguments should be introduced
anymore.
Learning Task 3
Learning Task 3
Learning Task 3
 Aggressive Driving Should Be Avoided
Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently got
the public worried. The National Highway Traffic Safety Council
(NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as the “operation of a motor
vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or
property”. Running red lights, improper passing, overtaking on the left,
improper lane change, failing to yield, improper turns, running stop
signs, tailgating, careless driving, and speeding are examples of
aggressive driving. Such actions are dangerous to other road users.
Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes,
injuries, and fatalities.
 The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it
causes crashes. According to NHTSC, between 78% (excessive speed)
and 100% (improper passing) of the cases of aggressive driving resulted
in traffic crashes and 96% of the drivers cited for the “following too
closely” or tail gaiting caused crashes as a result of their aggressive
driving. Moreover, “running red light”, “improper passing” and 10
“overtaking on the left” topped other categories of aggressive driving in
contributing to traffic crashes. Another reason why aggressive driving
should be avoided is it causes injuries NHTSC states that the
percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive driving are, in almost
all categories of aggressive driving, above 100%.
 Aggressive driving also causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left”
appears to be the most important contributing factor in traffic fatalities
as it relates to aggressive driving. “Improper lane change”, “running
stop sign”, and “running red light” rank second through four terms of
their contribution to traffic fatalities.
The above evidence shows that aggressive driving causes crash
injuries and fatalities. Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided.
Since the opening on the North-South Highway, the number of
kilometers of roads in the country has increased by one percent while
the number of vehicle miles driven has increased by 35%. More cars
and more drivers are also on the road leading to more aggressive
drivers.
 Learning Task 2 : Give Me Your Reasons!
Why aggressive driving should be avoided based from the reading
text.
Reason Explanation

According to NHTSC, between 78%

causes (excessive speed) and 100% (improper
crashes passing) of the cases of aggressive
driving resulted in traffic crashes and
96% of the drivers cited for the
“following too closely” or tail gaiting
 Learning Task 3 Give Me Your Reasons!
Why aggressive driving should be avoided based from the reading
text.
Reason Explanation

NHTSC states that the

causes percentages of the injuries
caused by aggressive driving
injuries
are, in almost all categories of
aggressive driving, above
100%.
 Learning Task 3 Give Me Your Reasons!
Why aggressive driving should be avoided based from the reading
text.
Reason Explanation

“Overtaking on the left” appears to be

causes the most important contributing factor in
fatalities traffic fatalities as it relates to aggressive
driving. “Improper lane change”,
“running stop sign”, and “running red
light” rank second through four terms of
their contribution to traffic fatalities.
. Learning Task 3 : Watch Out!
Create a friendly signage on motorists’ safety while driving home.
Write it in the box. Use a separate sheet of paper or send it in the
comment box
Let Us Remember

In an argumentative essay
• Let the reader agree with your opinion
about a controversial topic.
• Convince the audience that your side of
the argument is correct.
3 Tips for Writing a Good Argumentative Essay
1. Make your thesis crystal clear

2. Show why the other side is weak

3. Use evidence to support your side.

4. Consider these two questions:

Does the topic have two sides?
How much do you know about the topic?
Learning Task 4: Identify and Classify!
From the model argumentative essay, identify its parts by rewriting
the essential statements in the box. Aggressive Driving Should Be
Avoided Introduction

Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently

got the public worried. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as the “operation of a
motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger
persons or property”. Aggressive driving should be avoided
because it causes crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
 Body
Body

The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes

crashes. According to NHTSC, between 78% (excessive speed) and 100%
(improper passing).
Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes
injuries NHTSC states that the percentages of the injuries caused by
aggressive driving are, in almost all categories of aggressive driving, above
100%.
Aggressive driving also causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left”
appears to be the most important contributing factor in traffic fatalities as it
relates to aggressive driving. “Improper lane change”, “running stop sign”,
and “running red light” rank second through four terms of their contribution
to traffic fatalities.
Conclusion

The above evidence shows that aggressive driving

causes crash injuries and fatalities. Hence, aggressive
driving should be avoided. Since the opening on the North-
South Highway, the number of kilometers of roads in the
country has increased by one percent while the number of
vehicle miles driven has increased by 35%. More cars and
more drivers are also on the road leading to more aggressive
drivers.
Congratulations everyone!
Now that you have learned on how to write an
argumentative essay it’s your turn now to develop
your own .
Topic:: “Going to school despite COVID-19
pandemic”
Present it next session or you can send it to,
wilmamalacaste@gmail.com to be acknowledged .
See you next episode same time, same place same
program …ETUlay para sa lahat, ETUlay para sa
kinabukasan.
This is Tutor Wilma saying Happy learning
everyone.
Learning material / module is credited to the
following:

Writer : Caren Chariepe B. Catayas

Editor : Edcel Beau M. Bolando
Reviewer : Edcel Beau M. Bolando
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Learning Resources Management
Evaluation
1. Which type of writing aims to convince the
readers to agree with the writer’s opinion
or perspective?
A. Argumentative Writing
B. Informative Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Persuasive Writing
Evaluation
2. Which of the following is not an acceptable
evidence to prove one’s point?
A. opinions of random people
B. statement of experts
C. research findings
D. statistics
Evaluation
3. What persuasive writing technique uses an
interrogative statement or questions to emphasize
the obvious and make the reader reflect about it?
A. Appeal to Authority
B. Repetition
C. Appeal to Emotion
D. Rhetorical Question
Evaluation
4. What technique aims to persuade the readers
by telling that everybody else has accepted the
idea or that the majority is already doing it?
A. Appeal to Authority
B. Repetition
C. Bandwagon
D. Rhetorical Question
 Evaluation
5. It usually ends with a call to action.

A. Argumentative Writing
B. Informative Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Persuasive Writing