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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Persuasive Essay
English – Grade 6
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Persuasive Essay
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Persuasive Essay
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning. Take
time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the
following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

A great day to you dear learner! Let’s explore this module and awaken
the writer in you! In the previous modules, you learned how to compose clear
and coherent sentences using the parts of speech such as verbs, adverbs and
conjunctions. This time you will be exposed to a writing lesson where you will
learn how to compose a persuasive essay on self-selected topic.

This module will guide you in writing a three-paragraph persuasive

essay. You will learn the parts and the techniques to use in convincing or
persuading the readers with your ideas as supported by reliable evidences.
May you find significant learning experiences and joy from this module.

Let’s start the fun and learning now.

At the end of your journey in this module, you’ll be able to:

1. Identify the parts of a persuasive essay;
2. Create an outline for a persuasive essay; and
3. Compose a persuasive essay on self-selected topic
(EN6WC-IVb-2.2)

Let Us Try

Have you tried to convince others with what you believe in? Do the given
activity to find out how well you know about the topic. Please write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Activity 1: Convince/Persuade Me!

Think of a particular product that you really love using. Then write a
persuasive essay convincing your friend to use and buy it. Be specific with
your reasons and make sure it is a strong one. You may choose from the
products suggested. Write your own title.

• shampoo * cologne/perfume
• skin whitening lotion * skin whitening soap

DIRECTIONS: Copy and fill-out the Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer by

following the prompts given. Please use separate sheet for your answer. Be
guided by the rubrics for scoring.

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 PERSUASIVE ESSAY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
__________________________________
Title
I.INTRODUCTION
Attention-getter statement:______________________________
Main idea:___________________________________________________________
Supporting reason:__________________________________________________
II. BODY
Topic sentence (reason no. 1)________________________________________
Evidence no. 1:______________________________________________________
Evidence no. 2: _____________________________________________________
III. CONCLUSION
Main idea:__________________________________________________________
Restate supporting reason/s:_______________________________________
Concluding sentence (recommendation/call to action)______________

PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRICS

Criteria Excellent Good Strong Fair Needs
Improvement

10 8 6 4 2

Intro- Excellent Very Good Not very Poor intro-

introduction catchy intro- catchy duction
duction
intro- duction opening
duction statemen
t

Body: Strong Each Some Attempts Opinion is

opinions reason reasons to not
Reasons/
with supports support support supported.
Evidences convincing the the given the No evidence
reasons opinion opinion opinion provided.
however,
the

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 evidence
is unclear

Conclu- Excellently Effectively Ends Ends Abrupt

sion ends with an ends with with a with ending. No
effective a good good conclu- concluding
concluding concludin conclu- ding statement
statement g ding state-
statement state- ment but
ment does not
about clearly
the relate to
opinion opinion
stated
Spelling/ All Sentences Few Some Multiple
sentences are errors in errors in errors in
Grammar
are smooth spelling, grammar spelling,
/
grammati- but have gramma and grammar
Punctua- cally correct; few errors r and spelling and
tion observes in spelling punctua punctuatio
proper -tion n
capitalizatio
n and
punctuation

DIRECTIONS: Rewrite the persuasive essay into paragraphs. Please use a

separate sheet of paper. You may refer to the given rubrics for the scoring.
_________________________________________
Title
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.
Were you able to write your own persuasive essay? Do you think your
reasons and evidences are convincing enough? Were you able to persuade your
friend or somebody based from the presented reasons in your essay? If yes,
good job! If not, then don’t worry. This is just the start of your journey as a
writer. You will learn more about writing a persuasive essay as we move on to
the different activities of this module.
You can do it! Just enjoy your journey in writing.

Let Us Study
What is a Persuasive Essay?
Persuasive according to Longman Dictionary means good at
influencing other people to believe or do what you want. The term
“persuasive” is an adjective derived from verb “persuade,” which means “to
convince somebody,” while the word essay means a short piece of writing
about a particular subject.
A persuasive essay, is also known as an argumentative essay,
wherein the writer uses valid reasons to show his/her point of view. It is full
of all the convincing techniques a writer can employ. It presents a situation,
and takes a stand – either in its favor, or against it – to prove to readers
whether it is beneficial or harmful for them.
The article you will read is an example of a persuasive essay. For you to
be guided on how to put your ideas and opinions into writing and on how to
persuade others, read the persuasive essay entitled Internet: Is it Good or
Bad?

What is your stand? Do you believe that the internet is good or bad? What
is your opinion about it? This is an example of a persuasive essay.

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 Internet: Is it Good or Bad?
by Almera Nympha Uy, LES Express Feb. 2020 (excerpt)

(1)Internet is an electronic communication, which links computer

networks and organizational computer facilities around the world. It can
help students in many ways such as in doing projects, research and even
in assignments. People do their work in computers to make life easier and
a little bit better. But is Internet good or bad?

(2) Internet is by far helpful to us thus; its advantages help

many people to look for information and other data for additional
knowledge. It allows students to perform good research and
communicate in other fields of endeavor. This helps students to
understand the topic better by experiencing different forms of
learning like an e-classroom. It is used to connect people who are far
away from each other using social media.

(3) However, internet usage also has its own downside.

Students who spend large amount of time addicted to computer risk
developing mental health problems such as loneliness, depression,
anxiety, poor socialization skills and malnourishment that may even
lead to death. Addiction means a compulsive behavior that interferes
with normal living, which causes problems with family, friends,
relatives and co-workers.

(4) Yet again, the internet can also divert students’ focus from
studying to playing online games. These games can be addictive to
children, young people and even adults. This can rob away precious
time which otherwise should have been used for something more
productive.

(5) This brings back the question: Is the use of internet good
or bad? Well it is neither good nor bad. However, people make the
technology good or bad because it depends on how they use it.
Therefore, whenever you use the internet you must remember to
consider other people and yourself. Be careful and think twice before
you do anything using the internet. Internet usage is good and
beneficial, but we should utilize it in a moderate way. It may change
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our lives positively but may also bring chaos if not used intelligently.
 A persuasive essay, similar to what you have read, expresses an opinion
or tries to convince the reader that the given opinion is correct. In writing a
persuasive essay, strong reason/s and evidence/s should be presented in
order for the essay to be convincing or persuasive.
A good persuasive essay contains the best or the most convincing ideas.
For you to come up with one, you need to make use of the persuasive essay
organizer.
This is the Persuasive Essay Organizer of the article on Internet: Is it
Good or Bad?
I .Introduction: (First Paragraph)
Introductory Statement or Topic Sentence
Internet is an electronic communication, which links computer
networks and organizational computer facilities around the world.
Supporting Evidences:
It can help students in many ways such as in doing projects, research
and even in assignments. People do their work in computers to make
life easier and a little bit better.
Supporting Statement or Question: But is Internet good or bad?

II. Body (Paragraph 2-5)

(Paragraph 2)
Topic Sentence (Reason) Internet is by far helpful to us thus; its
advantages help many people to look for information and other data
for additional knowledge.
Evidence: It allows students to perform good research and also
communicate with other fields of endeavor. This helps students to
understand the topic better by experiencing different forms of learning
like an e-classroom. It is used to connect people who are far away
from each other using social media.
Topic Sentence (Reason): However, internet usage also has its own

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 downside. Students who spend large amount of time addicted to
computer risk developing mental health problems such as loneliness,
depression, anxiety, poor socialization skills and malnourishment
which may lead to death.
Evidence: Addiction means a compulsive behavior which interferes with
normal living which causes problems with family, friends, relatives
and co-workers.

Topic Sentence (Reason): Yet again the internet can also divert students’
focus from studying to online games.
Evidence: These games can be addictive to children, young people and even
adults. This can rob away precious time which otherwise should
have been used for something more productive.

III. Conclusion (Paragraph 5)

Supporting Reason: But it is the people who make the technology good or
bad because it depends on their uses, on their needs.
Concluding Sentence (Call for Action): So, whenever you use the
internet you must remember to consider other people and also
yourself.
Concluding Sentence (Recommendation): Be careful and think twice
before you do anything using the internet. Internet usage is good
and beneficial, but we should utilize it in a moderate way. It may
change our lives positively but may also bring chaos if not used
intelligently.

Are you now ready to move on to the next activity? You shall be learning
more about the specific ways to write a persuasive essay on self-selected topic.
Are you ready? Let’s begin.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

PERSUASIVE ESSAY:
Expresses an opinion or tries to convince the reader that the given
opinion is correct.
The following must be presented in order for the essay to be convincing
or persuasive;

Strong reasons Several evidences

A persuasive essay has three important parts;

I.Introduction Must be composed of;

►Topic sentence or main idea
II.Body ►Supporting statements, reasons
and evidences
III. Conclusion ►Concluding statement

Note:
► The introduction and conclusion must be connected and must
compliment one and the other.
►The first thing you do in writing a persuasive essay is to present
your opinion as a personal point of view.
►There must be at least 3 paragraphs in a persuasive essay writing.

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 Let Us Practice
Activity 2: My Reasons
DIRECTIONS: Write your opinion on the given topics. Give at least two (2)
strong reasons for each opinion. An example is done for you. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Violent video games like ML should be banned for younger

children.

Example:
1-2 I believe that violent video games like ML should be banned for younger
children because it can cause distractions in their studies which may lead to
failure in school. The violent content may also influence their behavior.

Social networking sites like Face book should have stricter

privacy policy.

3.In my opinion __________________________________________________________

4. I am sure that__________________________________________________________

Single –use plastics must be regulated.

5. For me, I feel that _____________________________________________________

6. For the reason that_______________________surely________________________
Bullies: Are they criminals or victims?

7. I strongly believe that bullies are ________________________________________

8. Since they______________________________________________________________

Child protection must be imposed in schools.

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9. In my opinion, as a learner, ___________________________________________.
10. These are my reasons, Firstly__________________Secondly_______________.
Were you able to express your own opinion? Great! I am sure you are
now confident that you can convince others and persuade them with what you
believe in. Continue doing so.

You are now ready to move on to the next activity.

Let Us Practice More

Activity 3. Arrange Me:
DIRECTIONS: Arrange the scrambled paragraphs to form a comprehensive
persuasive essay entitled “Should Students Use Proper Cursive Writing?
Number them 1-5. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Should Students Use Proper Cursive Writing?

Source: English This Way 6, Elisa M. Robles, 4th Ed.

Moreover, cursive writing is important when students need to

sign important documents. Notice that in documents such as an
application form or a check, one’s signature in cursive is always
seen above his or her printed name. This means that cursive writing
is a necessary life skill, an authentic signature is still the most
acceptable when signing important documents.

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 Finally, it is but proper to say that, even in this day and age,
cursive writing is still important, not only to children or students,
but adults as well. It cannot just be taken out of our system as it
still serves beneficial purposes, even in this digital age. Yes,
computers may not be as time-consuming as writing manually, but
there are still a lot more that computers cannot do that our hands
can. Another thing is that computers are rampant and cannot give
an institution its uniqueness and identity. Cursive writing can.

Cursive writing is still relevant in a 21st century classroom. In

this day and age where technology is at its peak, should paper and
pen be left behind? A person’s handwriting, as they say, is a
reflection of his or her personality. A person with good handwriting
manifests patience and shows how much effort he puts in his or her
work and life. Thus, good handwriting develops not just patience,
but also develops focus and motivation.

Secondly, cursive writing enhances children’s reading and

spelling skills. When children learn to write or form letters or
words, they can also learn their sounds and how the words are
pronounced. With their reading and spelling skills, children, more
often than not, are likely to excel in reading and spelling and other
areas of learning as well.

First of all, cursive writing improves the fine motor skills and
enhances the retention skills of students. As it involves the use of
hand muscles, students are able to exercise their fingers and
develop fine motor control, which means that they have to pay
attention to and think about what they are doing.

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DIRECTIONS: Identify the parts of a persuasive essay asked in the given
questions. Answer it by writing the sentence numbers 1-5. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

(1) Cursive writing is still relevant in a 21st century classroom. (2)

In this day and age where technology is at its peak, should paper and pen
be left behind? (3) A person’s handwriting, as they say, is a reflection of
his or her personality. (4) A person with good handwriting manifests
patience and shows how much effort he puts in his or her work and life.
(5) Thus, good handwriting helps a person to not only develop a good
personality, but also to keep focused and motivated.
English This Way – Fourth Edtion – p. 209

6. Evidences are important to persuade or convince the readers about the

writers’ opinion. Which sentence provides the evidence?
7. Which sentence gives the supporting reason or statement?
8. Which sentence is considered a supporting or clarifying question?
9. The ending statement is considered a concluding sentence found at the
end of the paragraph. Which sentence is it?
10. The topic sentence tells the main idea. Which one is the main idea or
topic sentence?

Let Us Remember
Let us summarize the important points you learned from this module.
Ø An ESSAY is a short piece of writing about a particular subject.

Ø A PERSUASIVE ESSAY expresses an opinion or tries to convince the

reader that the given opinion is correct.

Ø In persuasive essay writing, STRONG REASONS AND EVIDENCES

should be presented in order for the essay to be convincing or
persuasive.

Ø Another term for persuasive essay is ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

because the writer must expose clear arguments and support them with
convincing facts and logical reasons.
Ø Use the PERSUASIVE ESSAY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER as your
prewriting tool. This is the planning and outlining stage.

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 Ø The first part of a persuasive essay is the INTRODUCTION which must
seek to get the reader’s attention. It must contain the topic sentence or
main idea.

Ø The main part of a persuasive essay is the BODY which contains strong
conviction and opinion of the writer with supporting evidences.

Ø The last part is the CONCLUSION which prompts the readers to take
action. It should summarize the most important evidences and
encourage the readers to adopt the position or take action.

Let Us Assess
DIRECTIONS: Write a three-paragraph persuasive essay. You may choose
your own topic or select from the given topics inside the box. Refer to the
rubric provided for the scoring.

• E-books: Better than Textbooks

• No Sodas and Empty Calorie Foods in School Canteens
• Non-wearing of school Uniforms, allowed or not in schools?
• Curfew for Teenagers
• Longer Recess Time in Schools

What is your opinion on the topic that you have selected? Use the
persuasive essay outline as your prewriting tool. Your answer must be in
paragraph form. Write them on a separate sheet of paper. Please refer to the
given rubrics for the scoring.

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 Title:

I
___________________________
N
T *Topic sentence _________________________________.
R or main idea __________________________________
O
D *Supporting _________________________________.
U statement __________________________________
C
T * Your opinion/ _________________________________.
I supporting _________________________________
O
reasons _________________________________.
N

___________________________
*Valid and
_________________________________.
B
supporting __________________________________
O
reasons _________________________________.
D
__________________________________
Y
* Evidences _________________________________.
__________________________________
* More __________________________________
evidences _________________________________.

C
O ___________________________

N _________________________________.
*Concluding
C statements that __________________________________
wrap-up or are _________________________________.
L connected with
__________________________________
U the introduction
_________________________________.
S
*Recommendatio _________________________________
I n or call for action
_________________________________ .
O
N

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 PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRICS
Criteria Excellent Good Strong Fair Needs
Improvement

10 8 6 4 2

Intro- Excellent Very Good Not very Poor intro-

introduction catchy intro- catchy duction
duction
intro- duction opening
duction statemen
t
Body: Strong Each Some Attempts Opinion is
opinions reason reasons to not
Reasons/
with supports support support supported.
Evidences convincing the the given the No evidence
reasons opinion opinion opinion provided
however,
the
evidence
is
unclear
Conclu- Excellently Effectively Ends Ends Abrupt
sion ends with an ends with with a with ending. No
effective a good good conclu- concluding
concluding concludin conclu- ding statement
statement g ding state-
statement state- ment but
ment does not
about clearly
the relate to
opinion opinion
stated
Spelling/ All Sentences Few Some Multiple
sentences are errors in errors in errors in
Grammar
are smooth spelling, grammar spelling,
/
grammati- but have gramma and grammar
Punctua- cally correct; few errors r and spelling and
tion observes in spelling punctua punctuatio
proper -tion n
capitalizatio
n and
punctuation

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 Let Us Enhance
This time you will read another example of a persuasive essay
entitled “Save Mother Earth, Stop Air Pollution!” Be ready to answer the
questions that follow.

Air pollution has crept into every aspect of our lives and has
grown at an alarming rate. Who is to be held responsible for the dirty
air that we breathe? We don’t have to look far to find the culprits. At
home, the garbage we improperly dispose emits a foul smell and
contributes a fair share of pollutants. On our streets, thousands of
smoke-belching vehicles continuously discharge a long percentage of
air pollutants. Around urban areas and in the countryside, factories,
power plants and manufacturing plants emit large amount of dark
smoke containing elements that poison the air.
Unless we are vigilant about our environment, we will soon find
ourselves suffocating for lack of clean, fresh air. What can we do as
individuals to protect ourselves? One way is to put our garbage in a
covered trash receptacle. Another is to minimize our waste through
the practice of the 3R’s namely reuse, reduce and recycle. Still,
another is to plant trees for sure supply of oxygen. Trees take in
carbon dioxide that poison us. They give off oxygen that we need for
breathing.
With all these efforts, we can save ourselves and our
environment as well. So let’s do it now! Stop Air Pollution!
Source: Lesson Guides in Elementary English 6 p. 485

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DIRECTIONS: Identify the parts of the persuasive essay. Select your answer
from the box. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Evidence Concluding Supporting Topic Supporting

Statement Reason Sentence Question

______________1. Air pollution has crept into every aspect of our lives and has
grown at an alarming rate.

______________2. Who is to be held responsible for the dirty air that we

breathe?

_______________3. At home, the garbage we improperly dispose emits a foul

smell and contributes a fair share of pollutants.

_______________4. One way is to put our garbage in a covered trash receptacle.

Another is to minimize our waste through the practice of the 3 R’s namely
reuse, reduce and recycle.

______________5. With all these efforts, we can save ourselves and our
environment as well. So let’s do it now! Stop Air Pollution!

DIRECTIONS: Complete the graphic organizer by writing the statement asked

or by answering the given questions. Re-write the sentences into three
paragraphs that will form a persuasive essay. Please use a separate sheet in
writing your answers. You may choose your own topic or select from the
following suggested topics;
• Use of Gadgets, not allowed for Kids
• Mobile Phones; A Must for Everyone, Agree or disagree?
• Bringing of Cell Phones to School: Should It Be Allowed or Not?
• Limit the Time of Watching Television
• No to Social Media for Kids Thirteen and Below

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 Title

Paragraph 1:
INTRODUCTION
Sentence 1: What is your stand on the topic of your choice? Write a very
convincing introduction as your opening statement.

Sentence 2: What is your evidence or basis for such opinion? Give a

persuading evidence that supports your introductory statement.

Sentence 3: What is your supporting evidence? Why do you say so?

Paragraph 2:
BODY

Sentence 1: Discuss the details of the essay. State the main reason why
you want to convince or persuade the readers to believe in you?

Sentence 2: Give one supporting reason or evidence.

Sentence 3: Give another valid reason or evidence.

Paragraph 3:
CONCLUSION

Sentence 1: Concluding statement that may be connected with the

introductory statement.

Sentence 2: Concluding statement that calls for action.

Sentence 3: Concluding statement that gives recommendations.

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 PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRICS
Criteria Excellent Good Strong Fair Needs
Improvement

5 4 3 2 1

Intro- Excellent Very Good Not very Poor intro-

introduction catchy intro- catchy duction
duction
intro- duction opening
duction statemen
t
Body: Strong Each Some Attempts Opinion is
opinions reason reasons to not
Reasons/
with supports support support supported.
Evidences convincing the the given the No evidence
reasons opinion opinion opinion provided
however,
the
evidence
is unclear
Conclu- Excellently Effectively Ends Ends Abrupt
sion ends with an ends with with a with ending. No
effective a good good conclu- concluding
concluding concludin conclu- ding statement
statement g ding state-
statement state- ment but
ment does not
about clearly
the relate to
opinion opinion
stated
Spelling/ All sentences Sentences Few Some Multiple
are are errors in errors in errors in
Grammar
grammati- smooth spelling, grammar spelling,
/
cally correct; but have gramma and grammar
Punctua- observes few errors r and spelling and
tion proper in spelling punctua punctuatio
capitalizatio -tion n
n and
punctuation

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 Let Us Reflect
Now that you have accomplished this self-learning module, give yourself
a tap on the back and a thumbs up for a job well-done. The journey in
answering the activities were not easy but you have proven that you can do it
and with that I would like to congratulate you for making it this far.

I am hoping that this module has sparked your love for writing and your
eagerness for self-expression. May you continue to stay enthusiastic in
learning and display the same excitement that you have shown in doing your
tasks for the next grade level. Congratulations dear learner!

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Answer Key

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 References

Jallores, Almira M. (2018) My Reading Companion 6, Diwa Learning System

Inc.
Longman Active Study * Offline Dictionary
Lesson Guides in Elementary English 6 p. 485
LES Express, the official school publication of Lapulapu Elementary School,
San Roque District, Davao City, June 2019– February 2020
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCS), Department of Education,
2020
Robles, Elisa M. (2018) English This Way – Fourth Edition-Quezon City; The
Phoenix Publishing House Inc.
Steiny, Julia. “Psychologist Warns Against Turning Bullies Into Criminals.”
Projo. The Providence Journal Companies, 27 July 2008, Web. 12 Jan.
2011.

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