SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- English for Academic and Professional
Quarter 2 Week 2
I. Learning Competencies
A. Most Essential Learning Competency: In this part of the module, you will learn to critically evaluate issues, use
factual evidences and consequently pose convincing stand through a well-crafted position paper.
B. Objectives:
• Defend a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable arguments supported by properly cited factual evidences.
• Write various position papers.
II. Introductory Concept
There are two basics of writing which specialized at convincing. These are:
1. Persuasion appeals to readers’ emotions to make them believe something or take specific action.
It also uses logic and evidence. Note: Refer to the color-coding
Steps in Persuasive Writing
1. State your opinion and introduce your argument.
2. Give your reasons for your opinion.
3. Illustrate with examples to support your opinion.
4. Restate your opinion and your suggested solution.
Example: Parents’ love which is illustrated with their sacrifices is worth recognition. They send their children to
school even if they have not gone to school themselves, even if their own wants are sacrificed just to fund students’
needs. You, dear students, must recognize this immeasurable love of your parents by being good in your studies.
2. Argumentation relies on logic and evidence to build a case for a specific claim. Argumentation de-emphasizes
appeals to emotion.
Steps in Argumentative Writing
1. Make a claim
2. Support your claim with reasons/evidence
3. Acknowledge the counterclaim
4. Refute the counterclaim
5. Conclude with strong statement
Example: Many students ignore the significance of doing well in their studies. They often neglect their parents’
sacrifices by getting low grades or worst yet getting failing marks. On the other hand, psychologists say performance
in school is influenced by many factors which include peers. However, to fair well in school is not only about
influence but also about being exposed to social realities such as difficulties of getting decent job. Thus, funding
students to school becomes a big sacrifice among parents
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Persuasive versus Argumentative
This table below will help you differentiate Persuasive writing from Argumentative writing.
Remember! The activities that are important to make a convincing stand.
A. Identify the issue.
B. Make a stand.
C. Formulate your thesis statement about your stand on the issue you have identified.
D. Do research and readings to gather information that will be used as evidences.
E. Present an effective argument
The basic parts of a position paper are as follows:
Introduction - Identification of the issue and background and the statement of the position.
Body - Description of the argument Presentation of facts and evidences.
Conclusion - Restatement of main points and summarizes arguments Suggestion of the course of action or possible
Solutions
Taking a stand about an issue will empower someone to change the opinions and attitudes of others. Thus, in
bringing about societal change the challenge is to be firm in making a stand.
III. Activities
PRACTICE TASK 1
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PRACTICE TASK 2
From the issues listed below, choose one (1) to work on to develop into a position paper. Second, do some
researching/reading to gather information. Third, defend your stand by writing a position paper with the intention of
convincing your reader to support your stand. Refer to the rubric below. Write your position paper on a sheet of
paper.
List of Issues:
Online Classes Among Public Schools Students
Curfew Among Minors
Community Lockdown Government Funds Distribution
Cyber Bullying
________________________________ (topic of your choice)
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REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
Complete the following phrases into a complete sentence as you relate your reflection
1. I have learned that__________________________________________________
2. I need further explanation on___________________________________________
Prepared by: Verified/Noted by:
JOZIEL B. KHIONG JANICE A. MARTIN
Teacher II Asst. Principal II
Approved:
JESUS P. DELA PEÑA
Principal IV
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