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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET ON Compose an Argumentative Essay

MODULE 2 -WEEK 2 | QUARTER 3 | SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021

Background Information for Learners

The word essay derives from the French infinitive essayer, "to try" or "to attempt". ... The Frenchman Michel
de Montaigne (1533–1592) was the first author to describe his work as essays; he used the term to characterize
these as "attempts" to put his thoughts into writing.
An essay is a short piece of writing that expresses information as well as the writer's opinion. Essays have
traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal. The most common purpose of essay writing is to explain
some idea or research finding and to persuade readers that your explanation or theory is the correct one. Sometimes
you might write just to narrate set of events, in the manner of a story.

Learning Competency with Code

EN10WC-IIh-13: Compose an Argumentative Essay

Activity 1: Initial Tasks

A. Unlock the numbers to reveal the key words to remember in writing an argumentative essay. Use the
number guide below.

Number Guide

Odd A=1 C=3 E=5 G=7 I=9 K = 11 M = 13

Numbers
O = 15 Q = 17 S = 19 U = 21 W = 23 Y = 25

Even B=2 D=4 F=6 H=8 J = 10 L = 12 N = 14

Numbers P = 16 R = 18 T = 20 U = 22 V = 24 Z = 26

1. 1 18 7 22 13 5 14 20 = ____________________
2. 5 19 19 1 25 = ___________________
3. 9 14 20 18 15 4 22 3 20 9 15 14 = ____________________
4. 4 5 20 1 9 12 19 = ____________________
5. 3 15 14 3 12 22 19 9 19 15 14 = ______________________
6. 2 15 4 25 = ___________________
7. 20 8 5 19 9 19 = ______________________
8. 19 20 1 20 5 13 5 14 20 = _________________
9. 9 19 19 22 5 = ____________________
10. 3 12 1 9 13 19 = ____________________
B. Now match the revealed words above with its definition below. Write the word on the space provided.

____________ 1. A reason or the reasoning given for or against a matter under discussion
____________ 2. A statement in one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper
____________ 3. A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing
____________ 4. Where you fully develop your argument and should contain one key idea or claim, which is
supported by relevant examples and evidence
____________ 5. It usually summarizes the main points of an argument or demonstrates an opinion about a
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 topic.
____________ 6. An information that explains, defines or proves an idea.
____________ 7. It gives the reader a clear idea of what your essay will cover and it should provide some
background information on the specific problem or issue
____________ 8. A short piece of writing on a particular subject
____________ 9. It is develop into an argumentative thesis that states the stand of the author on the issue.
____________ 10. A statement that supports the author’s stand.

During Reading
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What Is an Argumentative Essay?

An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue. In a good

argumentative essay, a writer attempts to persuade readers to understand and support their
point of view about a topic by stating their reasoning and providing evidence to back it up.

Argumentative essay writing is a common assignment for high school and college students.
Generally, argumentative essay topics are related to science, technology, politics, and health
care.

A good argumentative essay should follow this structure:

Introductory paragraph. The first paragraph of your essay should outline the topic, provide
background information necessary to understand your argument, outline the evidence you will
present and states your thesis.

The thesis statement. This is part of your first paragraph. It is a concise, one-sentence summary
of your main point and claim.

Body paragraphs. A typical argumentative essay comprises three or more paragraphs that
explain the reasons why you support your thesis. Each body paragraph should cover a different
idea or piece of evidence and contain a topic sentence that clearly and concisely explains why
the reader should agree with your position. Body paragraphs are where you back up your claims
with examples, research, statistics, studies, and text citations. Address opposing points of view
and disprove them or explain why you disagree with them. Presenting facts and considering a
topic from every angle adds credibility and will help you gain a reader’s trust.

Conclusion. One paragraph that restates your thesis and summarizes all of the arguments made
in your body paragraphs. Rather than introducing new facts or more arguments, a good
conclusion will appeal to a reader’s emotions. In some cases, writers will use a personal
anecdote explaining how the topic personally affects them.
(https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-good-argumentative-essay#how-to-outline-an-
argumentative-essay-in-4-steps)

Activity 2: Formulating an Issue

Provide an issue on the following topics given below then state your stand about it. Number 1 is done for
you.

1. Topic : Watching Television

Issue : Watching television should be regulated among children.
Stand: Against

2. Topic: Sinovac Vaccine

Issue: _________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

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 3. Topic: War on Drug
Issue: _________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

4. Topic: Face-to-Face Learning

Issue: __________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

5. Topic: Online Class

Issue: ________________________________________________________________
Stand: ________________________________________________________________

Activity 3: Writing Your Claims

From the given issues and stand in Activity 2, write your claims about it. Number 1 is done for you.

1. Topic : Watching Television

Issue : Watching television should be regulated among preschool age ( 3 to 5 years old)
Stand: Agree

Claims : Formative years, TV violence, adverse effect on social and physical development

2. Topic: Sinovac Vaccine

Issue: _________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

Claims: ________________________________________________________________

3. Topic: War on Drug

Issue: _________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

Claims: ________________________________________________________________

4. Topic: Face-to-Face Learning

Issue: __________________________________________________________________
Stand: _________________________________________________________________

Claims: ________________________________________________________________

5. Topic: Online Class

Issue: ________________________________________________________________
Stand: ________________________________________________________________

Claims: ________________________________________________________________

Activity 4: Writing a Thesis Statement

With the topic issue, your stand and claim, write a thesis statement. Choose only two topics. Number 1 is
done for you.

Topic : Watching Television

Issue : Watching television should be regulated among preschool age ( 3 to 5 years old)
Stand: In favor
Claims : Formative years, adverse effect on social and physical development, values formation

Thesis Statement:
Watching television should be regulated among preschool age since this is a formative years of
development. It can also help in child’s values formation.

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 1. Topic: _________________________________
Issue: _______________________________________________________________________
Stand: _______________________________________________________________________
Claims: _______________________________________________________________________

Thesis Statement:
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2. Topic: _________________________________
Issue: _______________________________________________________________________
Stand: _______________________________________________________________________
Claims: _______________________________________________________________________

Thesis Statement:
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Activity 5: Compose an Argumentative essay

Using the issue, stand, claims and thesis statement, compose and argumentative essay. Choose only 1 topic
from activity 4 above. Be sure to provide supporting details for each claim as you write it in the body.
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Topic
Introduction
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Body
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Conclusion
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Reflection:
As a student, argumentative essay helps me to ___________________________________________
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References:
(https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-good-argumentative-essay#how-to-outline-an-argumentative-essay-in-4-
steps)

Prepared by:

Marietta P. Villaverde
Writer

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