Lesson Exemplar
Learning Area: English For Academic and Professional Purposes
Quarter: 4th Quarter
Grade Level: Grade 12
Strand/s: General Academic Strand/Humanities And Social Sciences
Date and Time: May 23-27, 2022; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Subject Matter: Position Paper
Content Standard: The learner understands the principles and the uses of a position paper.
Performance The learner presents a convincing position paper based on properly
Standard: cited factual evidence.
LESSON PROPER
Purpose At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
1. define what a position paper is (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-1);
2. identify situations in which a position paper may be effectively used
in our present society (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-2);
3. defend a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable arguments
supported by properly cited factual evidence (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-
IIa-d-4);
4. write various kinds of position papers (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-
5); and
5. exhibit collaboration in doing activities.
Explore Text Type 1. The teacher presents several pictures; then, students
identify the issues being depicted.
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2. After each issue is recognized, students are asked to share their
thoughts by answering the following questions:
What do you know about the issue?
What are the positive or negative sides of the issue?
Are you for or against it? Explain.
3. The teacher introduces and discusses the definition of a position
paper
A position paper is an academic text that presents the stand
of a writer based on a significant issue in the community. It is
similar to a debate as it presents arguments supported by
credible evidence to prove one’s position.
4. The purpose of a position paper is discussed.
Position paper aims to convince readers to take the writer's
stand on an issue. It is also an indispensable tool for
effectuating change in society by informing and influencing
other people to believe in a certain way.
5. The structure of a position paper is thoroughly presented and
explained.
I. INTRODUCTION
a. Present background information
b. Introduce the topic/issue
c. Present thesis statement
II. BODY
a. Present summary of counterclaims
b. Present your arguments
1. First Argument
a. Evidence/Support
2. Second Argument
b. Evidence/Support
3. Third Argument
c. Evidence/Support
III. CONCLUSION
a. Restate thesis statement, arguments
b. Provide solution if necessary
(Note: Make sure that the environment is favorable for learning.)
Nurture skill The teacher shows how each part of the position paper is crafted by
through modeled demonstrating and providing samples.
writing
Issue: Lowering the age of criminal liability from 15 to 9 years old
I. Introduction
The pivotal role of youth in nation-building can never be
overemphasized. Their great contributions and innovative
thoughts can bring about immense social and economic progress.
However, it has been observed that the prevalence of young
people involved in crimes has grown alarmingly. According to
the latest report of the Philippine National Police- Women and
Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC), the number of
juvenile delinquents has ballooned from 10 388 in 2017 to 11
228 in 2018. (Background information) Consequently, the
House of Representatives has proposed a measure that lowers the
age of criminal liability from 15 to 9 years old, otherwise known
as HB 002. This seeks to criminalize the young when found
guilty of committing heinous crimes. (Introduction of the
topic/issue) This paper argues that lowering the age of criminal
responsibility is a flawed measure since it imperils the best
interest of children, is anti-poor, and does not make adult
offenders accountable. (Thesis statement)
II. Body
The lawmakers who filed for HB 002 argue that it will
prevent children from committing crimes and from being used by
adults in carrying out unlawful activities. They also contend that
the current juvenile system has pampered the youth offenders
who commit crimes, knowing that they are protected by the law.
(Counterclaim)
However, a closer look at the said measure shows it will
only imperil the best interest of children. (First argument)
Putting nine-year-old children behind bars will deprive them of
their fundamental right to education and freedom of movement.
Every child, regardless of his or her background, is entitled to
enjoy the most of his or her childhood. Needless to say, it is the
duty of the nation to safeguard the right of every child and to
ensure that they live in a nurturing environment. It is enshrined
in Article 3, Section 12 of the Child and Youth Welfare Code
that every child has the right to grow up as a free individual, in
an atmosphere of peace, understanding, tolerance, and universal
brotherhood, and with the determination to contribute his share
in the building of a better world. Meanwhile, children must be
considered as victims rather than offenders as they are only used
by syndicates to do reprehensible activities. At a young age, they
are not yet capable of discernment, and they cannot fully
understand the consequences of their actions. Studies in
neurobiology show that adolescents' brain function reaches
maturity only at around 16 years old, affecting their reasoning
and impulse control. Since the child's brain is still maturing,
these children would then be susceptible to coercion and
exploitation of adults. (Support and evidence)
2nd Argument: House Bill 002 is disadvantageous to the poor
considering our present justice system. (Teacher tells students to
elaborate their argument and back it with evidence like facts,
examples, statistical figures, or testimonies.)
3rd Argument: While it is true that crimes should be curbed, the
said measure does make adult offenders accountable for their
actions. (Teacher tells students to back their arguments with
evidence like facts, examples, statistical figures, or testimonies.)
III. Conclusion
Children are the greatest asset any nation could have. As the
future of our country, they must be safeguarded from all forms of
violence rather than putting them in jail, as this only imperils
their interest, is anti-poor, and does not make adult offenders
accountable. (Restate arguments.) The problem of increasing
juvenile offenders can be addressed by intensifying the current
Juvenile Justice Law instead of merely reducing the age of
criminal responsibility. (Provide a solution.)
(Note: Make sure that the environment is favorable for learning.)
Collaborate 1. Students work in a small group, in the form of a writeshop, to come
up with their position paper. The teacher provides several issues
which students can choose from. Students may use their gadgets to
search for additional information and relevant evidence to support
their stand.
Issues:
a. No Homework Policy
b. Divorce Bill
c. The church should pay taxes to the government
d. Death Penalty
2. Each group presents its outputs before the class. The teacher
provides feedback on how students can improve their position
papers.
(Note: Make sure that the environment is favorable for learning.
Provide sufficient time for the production of writing output.)
Independent 1. Students make their own position paper based on the scenario below:
Writing
Your school bans the use of cell phone as this is believed to disrupt
learning. As the president of the Supreme Student Government, you
appeal to your principal that cell phones be used inside the classroom for
educational purposes only. However, the school principal is not
amenable to your proposal, saying that students may use their cell
phones for other purposes. Convince your principal to approve your
proposal through a position paper.
2. Teachers provide a template to guide students in organizing their
ideas.
Parts of the Introduction Key points
Background information
Introduce the issue
Thesis statement
Parts of the Body
Summary of counterclaims (One
paragraph)
First Argument (Provide
Evidence/Support)
Second Argument (Provide
Evidence/Support)
Third Argument (Provide
Evidence/Support)
Parts of the Conclusion
Restate thesis statement,
arguments
Provide solution if necessary
(Rubric: Content: 25 points; Organization: 15 points; Mechanics: 10
points)
(Note: Make sure that the environment is favorable. Provide sufficient
time for the production of writing output.)
Leverage Writing 1. The teacher provides constructive feedback based on the quality of
Performance the written output.
2. Students rewrite their position papers based on the suggestions.
3. The teacher provides enrichment classes, if necessary, based on the
writing needs of the students.
