CORE SUBJECT
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMICS AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
TOPIC/LESSON
The Documented Position Paper- The Importance of Being Persuasive
NAME
CONTENT
The learner understands the principles and uses of a position paper
STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE
The learner presents a convincing position paper based on properly cited factual evidence
STANDARDS
The learner..
defines what a position paper is- CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-1
LEARNING identifies situations in which a position paper may be effectively used in our present society- CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-2
gathers manifestoes and analyzes the arguments used by the writer/s -CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-3
COMPETENCIES
defends a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable arguments supported by properly-cited factual evidences- CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-4
1.understand the importance of persuasion;
SPECIFIC
2. break down the assertions and evidence of persuasive materials, like advertisements and the like;
LEARNING 3. construct solid arguments to forward a position paper;
OUTCOMES 4. analyze arguments and create rebuttals for arguments as well; and
5. relate the arts of argumentation and persuasion to your life.
TIME ALLOTMENT 1 hour and 15 minutes (4 meetings / 2 WEEKS) – SEPTEMBER 19, 24, 26 AND OCTOBER 1, 2019
Lesson Outline:
1. Introduction: REVIEW
2. Motivation:BEFORE-READING ACTIVITY
3. Instruction and Delivery: QUESCUSSION
4. Practice: READING TEXTS
5. Enrichment: IDENTIFYING TECHNIQUES
6. Evaluation: QUIZ
RESOURCES English for Academic and Professional Purposes Grace M. Saqueton et.,al.
MATERIALS LCD, laptop, PPT, Board and marker
INTRODUCTION Teacher Tips:
MOTIVATION
1. What is persuasion? Who uses it?
2. Is the art of persuasion an important skill? Why or why not?
3. Would you like to be able to persuade people? Why or why not?
BEFORE READING TEXT
In a small group of four to five students, collect three advertisements that you think
are specially effective. Get from: (1) a print advertisement, (2) a radio advertisement,
and (3) a television commercial, with a total of three advertisements for each medium.
Discuss why you think each advertisement is persuasive and effective, and break down the
advertisement using the following worksheet.
Present all the advertisements in the class. Discuss your findings as a group. Listen to
other groups’ presentation. What are your insights about persuasion?
INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY
READING TEXT
How to build a position paper
By: Marikit Uychuco
QUESCUSSION
The teacher will facilitate the quescussion on position paper
PRACTICE
Comprehension Questions
1. Do you agree with the essay? Why or why not?
2. What are the instances when you felt you were doing or believing something
wrong, but was not able to fully explain or say why you felt that way?
3. What issues do you think are important in your life? Why is it important to
analyze them?
4. Why is it important for citizens of the nation to be able to analyze an argument?
5. Do you think you should analyze the positions or arguments that come from
one’s parents, teachers, or religion? Why or why not?
ENRICHMENT
After-Reading Activity
In a small group, tackle the following issues and the positions that you believe are
discussed regarding these issues. Try to find the positions that are for and against each
issue. Discuss what your group feels about these issues and what your positions are
regarding each one.
1. Spanking Children as a Form of Discipline
2. Implementation of the Reproductive Health Law
3. Sex Education in the School
4. Discrimination Against Homosexuals
5. Firing Unmarried Female Teachers for Being Pregnant
As a group, share your positions and beliefs regarding each issue. Listen to what
everyone has to say. Take down notes regarding interesting or insightful observations or
comments that were made by your teacher or your classmates.
EVALUATION
Comprehension Questions
About the Structure
1. What is the essay about? What is its thesis?
2. How did Paul Theroux develop the essay’s thesis?
3. What do you think is the purpose of the writer?
4. Go back to your annotation. What are the words that you found difficult to
understand?
5. Are there concepts and/or references mentioned in the text that you are not
familiar with? What are those?
6. Based on the language and style of the writer, who do you think is the target
audience of this essay?
About the Content
7. Why does Theroux dislike being a man?
8. Based on his different definitions, what is his concept of being a man?
9. Does your concept of manhood/manliness discussed in the warm-up activity
match to Theroux’s concept of manhood? What accounts for the similarities or
differences? What/who has influenced your definition of the concept?
10. What do you think are the issues in Theroux’s definitions of manhood?
