EAPP Q4.week1 2
EAPP Q4.week1 2
EAPP Q4.week1 2
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LESSON 1
WHAT IS IT
2. Body of the paper– this part illustrates the central argument which can be
presented through a brief description of the argument. Details, point of view,
evidences are used to support the claim. It can be divided into these sections namely:
background information, evidence supporting the author’s position, and a discussion
which addresses and refutes arguments that present both sides of the issue.
3. Conclusion – this part restates the main points, then summarizes the arguments
made in the paper and then provides a call of action.
Position papers are utilized to present an issue and to generate support on the issue.
Therefore, gathering factual information to support your argument would be very
essential.
LESSON 2
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
WHAT IS IT
There are two basic of writing which specialized at convincing. These are:
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.
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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 a 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.
This table below will help you differentiate Persuasive writing from
Argumentative writing.
REFERENCES
Saqueton G, Uychoco M .2016. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. 1977 CM Recto Avenue, Manila: Rex Bookstore.
Wyson, John Daryl B. 2016. English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Quezon City:Vibal Group Inc.
English for Academic Purposes Learner’s Material and Teacher’s Guide. Department of Education, First Edition, 2016.
EAPP11-Q3-Wk1-2
WRITTEN TASK: ACTIVITY 1. Directions: Match the descriptions in Column A with the terms
in column B. Write your answers in your notebook.
Column A Column B
Copy the table below in your notebook. Read the descriptions below and identify
whether it is a form of persuasion or reason. Put an X on the appropriate box.
PERSUASIVE ARGUMENTATIVE
DESCRIPTION
WRITING WRITING
1. Writer starts with a strong opinion
and researches reasons to support it
2. Writer starts with a topic, researches
and discusses all sides of the issue,
and chooses one side to support
3. Appeals to readers with logic
4. Appeals to readers with evidence
5. Appeals to readers with emotion
6. Outlines multiple sides of the issue
7. Calls readers to action
8. Uses passionate, urgent writing
voice
9. Uses calm, neutral writing voice
10. Proves a point
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https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/minilesson/distinguishing-argumentation-persuasion
ACTIVITY 2.
From the issues listed below, choose one (1) to work on to develop into a
position paper. Do some researching/reading to gather information and 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 1 whole
sheet of paper.
List of Issues:
____________________________________________________________
Body ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Position ____________________________________________________________
Evidences
____________________________________________________________
Personal
experience ____________________________________________________________
s relative ____________________________________________________________
to the
____________________________________________________________
issue
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Conclusion ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Summary,
____________________________________________________________
Conclusion
Action ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
RUBRIC IN WRITING A POSITION PAPER:
SCORE